Attachment_G_-_Sample_Auction_List.xlsx

The document is an Excel spreadsheet titled "Attachment G - Sample Auction List" from the City of Palo Alto, California, detailing the municipality's vehicle and equipment inventory anticipated for disposal within the next three years. The comprehensive list includes approximately 550 vehicles and equipment items spanning various categories such as automobiles, pickup trucks, vans, SUVs, light trucks, medium and heavy trucks, construction equipment, turf equipment, and trailers. The vehicles range in model years from 1998 to 2017 and include manufacturers like Honda, Chevrolet, Ford, Freightliner, and Peterbilt. This inventory is part of a Request for Proposal (RFP #RFP195205) for Vehicle & Equipment Auction Services, with a proposal submission deadline of October 1, 2025, and a potential contract term of three years.

The auction services solicitation seeks a vendor to remarket the city's fleet through live auctions at least six times annually within the nine-county Bay Area, with comprehensive services including advertising, online listings, transportation, storage, and detailed record-keeping. The city will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as proposal quality, company experience, cost, and performance ability. Contractors will receive a commission on gross auction proceeds, with listing fees ranging from $75 to $500 depending on equipment type and location. The procurement does not specify set-aside designations and allows for multiple auctioneers based on expertise. Contractors must maintain specific insurance requirements, including policies from companies with an AM Best's Key Rating of A-:VII or higher, with minimum coverage limits of $1,000,000 for various liability types.