Auction Services

The State of Iowa, through Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU), is soliciting information from qualified contractors to provide live auction services for machinery, vehicles, miscellaneous livestock gates/panels, and other items. This procurement opportunity is specific to Story County and the City of Ames. The services required include the full range of auction activities, such as advertising, cataloging items, managing the live auction event, and providing settlement and accounting services. Qualified contractors must demonstrate experience in conducting similar live auction events, as well as the ability to effectively market and promote the auction to attract bidders. The deadline for responses is June 4, 2024.

This contract opportunity is not designated as a set-aside for any specific enterprise type. The contract award value is not specified, but the procurement is intended to cover the sale of a variety of equipment, vehicles, and other miscellaneous items. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Interested contractors should review the solicitation details carefully and submit their qualifications and proposed approach by the stated deadline.