Auction Services for Collectable Toys/Action Figures

The City of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, located in Rutherford County, is seeking auction services for approximately 3,500 collectible toys and action figures that were previously confiscated by the Murfreesboro Police Department. This Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) aims to select a vendor to manage the auction of these collectibles, which primarily include Star Wars action figures, Transformers, G.I. Joe items, Lord of the Rings collectibles, and various DVD collections. The evaluation criteria for this procurement will be weighted as follows: 60% cost proposal, 20% firm's course of action plan, and 20% firm's experience and qualifications. Key proposal submission requirements include providing a digital copy via ProcureNow, the City's e-procurement portal, and maintaining comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Important dates include a pre-bid item viewing scheduled for July 13, 2021, at Police Headquarters, with proposal submissions due on July 22, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. Central Standard Time. The City reserves the right to select one proposer or multiple finalists who may be allowed to submit revised proposals.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Proposers are required to comply with federal, state, and local laws, and adhere to non-discrimination policies throughout the proposal and potential contract process. The City seeks transparency in all costs and fees, which can be submitted as either itemized or lump sum proposals. Any unsold items must be returned to the Murfreesboro Police Department after the auction process. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the comprehensive nature of the collection suggests potential significant value, with item quantities ranging from 1 to 234 pieces per category. The procurement emphasizes ethical standards and expects proposers to demonstrate a comprehensive approach to managing the auction of these collectible items.