Important Note to Vendors:
It is the intent of the County to solicit quotes from firms having expertise in providing online auction services of County owned surplus properties (assets). The required services shall include, but are not limited to, the following: _ The contractor shall provide online auction services for surplus properties (assets) as designated by the County. _ The contractor shall assist the County in determining the groupings of the properties (assets) to be auctioned. _ The County may withdraw any item from auction prior to its being sold. _ The contractor shall have knowledge of and be compliant with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding auction services and government owned surplus property (assets). _ The County may impose minimum bid amounts on property at its discretion. _ Contractor shall advertise and promote the County’s online auction services, as necessary, at its own expense including but not limited to signage, newspaper ads, online ads, mailers, etc. _ The ads must run for at least (1) one week but no longer than (2) weeks prior to the sale. The newspaper must be a general circulation within the County or location of the items up for bid. (F.S 274.06) _ Contractor shall hold auctions monthly, quarterly, or as mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the County. _ The County shall retain ownership over all property (asset) until such time as the property (asset) is successfully auctioned and transferred to the successful purchaser. _ The books, records, documents and accounting procedures and practices of the contractor relevant to this service shall be subject to the inspection, examination, and audit by the County.
Firms responding to this ITQ shall be able to demonstrate that they will have the continuing capabilities to perform these services.
Firms shall include a copy of their Business License with their quote
