Invitation for Bid for Auction Services

The City of North Pole seeks a qualified contractor to manage and conduct surplus equipment and vehicle auctions for a one‑year period, with possible two one‑year extensions. The contractor must handle advertising, catalog production, staffing (lead auctioneer, ring person, cashier, sound equipment), payment collection (including credit‑card processing), post‑auction cleanup, and settlement of net proceeds to the City within 15 working days after each auction. Bids are evaluated on qualifications, geographic proximity, and most importantly the proposed commission rate, with the lowest responsive, responsible bidder awarded the contract. • Full‑service auction management (advertising, catalog, staffing, payment handling, post‑auction cleanup). • Commission‑based compensation; bidders propose rates for items under and over $1,000. • Mandatory insurance (Workers’ Comp, $1 M CGL, $1 M Auto) and Alaska Business License required. • One‑year base contract (June 15 2018 – June 14 2019) with up to two additional one‑year renewals.