Opportunity
Smithville Independent School District Civicplus #A002
Sealed-Bid Sale of One Abandoned 1975 Cessna 177RG Aircraft
Posted
October 02, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
A002
The City of Smithville, Texas, is offering one abandoned Cessna aircraft for sale by sealed bid. - Buyer: City of Smithville, Texas; bids are directed to the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall. The aircraft may be inspected at Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport. - OEM: Cessna manufactured the aircraft. - Item: One 1975 Cessna 177RG, serial number 177RG0653; starting bid is $6,000. - Sale condition: Sold “AS IS, WHERE IS,” with no warranties regarding mechanical condition, airworthiness, or title status. - Transaction requirements: The winning bidder must pay in full within 48 hours of bid opening and remove the aircraft from City property at the buyer’s expense within 21 business days of payment.
Description
The City of Smithville, Texas, is accepting sealed bids for the sale of an abandoned 1975 Cessna 177RG aircraft, serial number 177RG0653, which remains unclaimed after being taken into City custody. The aircraft will be sold to the highest bidder on an “AS IS, WHERE IS” basis, with a starting bid of $6,000. Bids are due to the City Secretary’s Office by October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and the bid opening is scheduled for that date. The successful bidder must pay in full within 48 hours and remove the aircraft at their expense within 21 business days of payment.