Auction Services

The City of Mesa issued a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP‑2025122) for comprehensive auction services covering surplus city assets such as vehicles, equipment, firearms, and other items. The contract will be a three‑year, non‑exclusive agreement that may be renewed for up to two additional years, with the possibility of a six‑month extension. Two firms—The Public Group, LLC and Sierra Auction Management, Inc.—were selected based on qualifications, methodology, and lowest‑price scoring across on‑site, online, and firearms auction categories. The scope includes asset inventory, transportation, vehicle preparation, on‑site and live‑web auctions, firearms handling (requiring a Federal Firearms License), advertising, security, reporting, and compliance with licensing, insurance, and federal/state regulations. The solicitation emphasizes multi‑agency use, detailed pricing via seller’s and buyer’s premiums, and strict reporting and insurance requirements. • Provides full‑service auction management (logistics, preparation, conduct, and post‑sale reporting). • Requires specific licensing (FFL, Arizona dealer, PCAD) and insurance coverage (minimum $1 M per occurrence). • Evaluation based on qualifications, methodology, and lowest‑price scoring for each auction category.