Auction Services for Disposal of Surplus Property
The San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (RTA) is seeking proposals from qualified firms with requisite experience to provide “as needed” auction services for the sale of property declared as surplus by Board of Directors. The services to be performed consist of furnishing Live Auction services for surplus goods and equipment; including 40-ft transit buses, cutaway buses, transit vans, pick-up trucks, vehicles, parts, materials, equipment, unclaimed property and related miscellaneous items. Services shall include marketing and advertising, transportation, storage, preparation of items, and sale/after-sale administration including all accounting tasks.
The RTA requires full-service pickup, transportation, storage, and public auction services for the disposition of the following surplus property categories:
- Category 1 – Buses
- Category 2 – Other vehicles
- Category 3 – Miscellaneous items including but not limited to: electronic hardware, furniture, bicycles, personal property, vehicle and facility equipment, and other fully depreciated items ready for disposition as determined by the RTA.
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Submit all written questions and inquiries through PlanetBids:
Friday, November 21st by 12:00 PM PST
Responses will be posted in PlanetBids: Monday, December 1st
Electronic Proposals Due via PlanetBids: Friday, December 5, 2025 by 12:00 PM PST