1-4480 Surplus Sale - Boats -FINAL.pdf

CITY OF NORWALK

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

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SEALED BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE OFFICE OF THE PURCHASING AGENT, 125 EAST AVENUE

NORWALK, CT 06856 BY THE DATE AND TIME OF BID OPENING

PROJECT NUMBER: 4480

REQUESTING DEPARTMENT: Various

DATE OF BID ISSUANCE: 04/21/2026

TITLE OF BID: Surplus Sale - Boats

RFI/QUESTION DEADLINE: 2:00 PM 04/29/2026

Auction End Date: 2:00 PM 05/04/2026

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 INTRODUCTION

The City of Norwalk is soliciting bid submissions for the Surplus Sale of two Boats. You are invited to make offers on the surplus equipment currently in the City of Norwalk’s inventory.

Below are the requirements that apply specifically to this sale.

1.2 BID ITEM (S) AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A list of the surplus equipment is available on the following link:

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home

In order to submit a bid on the item(s), first-time users will be required to set up an account with Public Surplus.

1.3 QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS BID

All questions concerning this solicitation must be directed, via e-mail, to Carleen Megaro, Buyer at cmegaro@norwalkct.gov. The deadline for the submission of questions is 2:00 pm, April 29, 2026.

1.4 WAIVER

Buyers will be required to sign a waiver releasing the City from all liability during the process of removing the surplus item(s), this is MANDATORY.

Identification is required for the waiver. Acceptable identification such as a valid driver’s license or any other type of government/military ID, passport with photo will be accepted. Identification MUST be active status and not expired, NO EXCEPTIONS. No copies of identification will be accepted.

Waivers are available in the Purchasing Department, 125 East Ave., Room 211, Norwalk, CT 06856 and must be signed by all who enter onto City of Norwalk property.

After signing the waiver in the Purchasing Department, each bidder will receive:

• A copy of the waiver that must be always carried while viewing the item(s) and/or entering onto City of Norwalk property during the surplus sale process.

• Bill of Sale

• Signed Auction Receipt

• The location(s) of the surplus equipment.

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/browse/home

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1.5 REMOVAL OF PROPERTY

• All assets must be towed or taken away via flatbed trailer. If you cannot meet this requirement, you will not be able to pick up the item. Buyer is responsible for packing, and/or loading any item at pickup themselves.

• Awarded items must be removed from City of Norwalk property within ten (10) business days from the date of the award, or the awarded property will be subject to forfeiture.

• ALL PICKUPS WILL BE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BETWEEN: 10:00A.M. - 11:45A.M.

AND FROM 1:30P.M. - 2:00P.M., MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.

1. Please bring the “Paid Receipt”, the waiver and Identification such as a valid driver’s license or any other type of government/military ID, or passport with photo when picking up the items. Identification MUST be active status and not expired, NO EXCEPTIONS. No copies of identification will be accepted.

2. In the event of a third party (non-buyer listed) picking up your items on your behalf, you must provide your valid identification via email as well as authorization via email or in writing giving your consent and authorization to allow the third party to remove your items from the premises on your behalf. If you are having a transport company pick-up the item, transport company will need to schedule with Purchasing giving 24hr notification confirming when they will be by to pick up the item the next day within time frame specified. Additionally, third party must have a signed waiver from the Purchasing Department, releasing the City from all liability during the process of purchasing, and removing surplus items.

• The Buyer is responsible for DMV requirements to register item(s) including paying applicable taxes at registration and is required to bring the necessary form(s) with them to Purchasing before picking up the item(s).