NIGP 99876: Photographic Equipment, Sale of Surplus and Obsolete Items

NIGP 99876 Photographic Equipment, Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items (Item) actually captures state and local government disposition of confiscated or surplus tangible assets through trade-in or cash-credit mechanisms, as evidenced by recent opportunities involving law enforcement agencies disposing of seized property in exchange for new equipment or monetary consideration. State and local governments use this Item code to solicit bids on used and confiscated goods held in police or other departmental inventory, targeting licensed vendors who can absorb bulk surplus lots and provide credit toward the jurisdiction's procurement of new equipment or accept the property outright.

Columbus Consolidated Government Police Department posted RFB No. 27-0010 on September 16, 2026, due October 14, 2026, offering 306 used and confiscated firearms plus seven upper receivers as a trade-in against the purchase of Heckler & Koch MR556 A4 SBR 11" rifles with accessories. Award goes to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the greatest purchase credit or swap value, subject to City Council approval. The bidder must hold a current Federal Firearm License and, where applicable, a State Firearm Dealer License, submit bid security equal to five percent of total bid value, complete transfer documentation within ten calendar days of award, and provide notarized E-Verify affidavit, federal and state firearm licenses, Form W-9, business license, Conflict of Interest Affidavit, and Communication Concerning This Solicitation form. Firearm inspections were available by appointment only on September 30, 2026, between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM through Deputy Chief Ronnie Hastings at 706-225-4035.