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Auctioneer Services
Facility and Fleet Operations
Rick M. Akeman (x2550)/Megan Robson (x2306)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with The Public Group LLC. (dba Public Surplus) for Professional Auctioneer Services; waiving the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187; authorizing the sale by public auction of surplus motor vehicles, associated equipment and various salvage; authorizing the deposit of auction proceeds; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo has a number of motor vehicles and equipment which have been and are expected to be retired from service. The sale of such motor vehicles, equipment, and various city unneeded salvage at public auctions, benefits the City of Toledo. The Division of Facility and Fleet Operations and the Division of Purchasing are responsible for the disposal of motor vehicles, equipment, and various city unneeded salvage and requires the services of a professional auctioneer to advertise, organize, and conduct said public auctions. Currently, in person auctions are done once a year at the Facility and Fleet location on Expressway Drive. Equipment is sorted and stored throughout the year and marked by employees. The process is time consuming and takes up valuable space and resources at the Fleet garage. Additionally, equipment is only sold on site for one day. This limits selling and revenue capabilities.
Public Surplus offers an online auction system specifically for municipalities to sell and purchase equipment. Equipment can be uploaded to the site as it comes in and sold at any time. The city can set time and pricing parameters and buyers are responsible for all fees and pick-up of equipment.
Summary
NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to declare retired motor vehicles, associated equipment, and various salvage as no longer needed for a municipal purpose and sell ...
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