Surplus Vehicle and Equipment Auction Services

The City of Tampa’s Logistics and Asset Management Department (Fleet Maintenance Division) seeks qualified firms to provide full‑service public auction management for surplus vehicles, heavy equipment, and other City‑owned assets. The contractor will be responsible for inventory receipt, secure storage, de‑commissioning (removal of decals, police equipment, etc.), transportation, marketing, live and/or online auction execution, and post‑sale processing (title transfer, payment collection, reporting). Services must be performed from the contractor’s secure Florida‑based facility, with at least one auction per month, and all items must be removed from City property within 10 business days of notification. The contract is commission‑based; the City retains all revenue after the agreed commission and any de‑commissioning fees. The solicitation includes a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on October 19, 2026 and a question deadline of October 26, 2026. Proposals are due November 9, 2026. • Manage end‑to‑end auction of surplus vehicles, construction and industrial equipment, and other City assets • Provide secure storage, de‑commissioning, and removal of items within 10 business days of notice • Conduct at least one live or online auction per month from contractor’s Florida facility • Operate an online bidding platform with 24‑hour real‑time bidding capability • Submit detailed post‑auction accounting and remit net proceeds to the City within 15 business days • Hold required licenses (Automobile Dealer, Auctioneer, Vehicle Dealer, Salvage Dealer) and maintain a secure fenced facility • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference (Oct 19, 2026) – attendance required to be eligible • Commission‑based compensation; no separate fees may be charged to the City