Auction Services

The Florida Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for auction services related to items confiscated through judicial seizure, targeting potential service providers in Leon County and across Florida. The RFI seeks comprehensive information about vendors' capabilities in auction services, appraisal services, storage, transportation, and delivery of confiscated items. Respondents must provide detailed narratives addressing 15 specific questions about their operational capabilities, with responses limited to 30 single-sided pages. The procurement is specifically seeking vendors with expertise in auctioneering, appraisal, item handling, and sales processes for judicially seized property. Key submission requirements include providing information about operational areas in Florida, business experience, licensing, insurance, storage and security practices, advertising and sales methodologies, and pricing structures. The RFI response is due by 5:00 p.m. Eastern time on May 1, 2025, and must be submitted electronically to Savannah Dunn at the specified contact information. Importantly, this RFI is not a formal procurement but a method to research potential service providers and develop future solicitation specifications.

The RFI does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The document indicates that the OAG currently does not have an existing contract for these services and is exploring potential procurement based on vendor responses. Respondents will be responsible for their own costs associated with preparing the response, and the agency reserves the right to request additional information or clarification from vendors. While no specific budget range or award value is mentioned, the comprehensive nature of the RFI suggests the potential for a significant contract covering multiple service dimensions. The agency's approach implies they are conducting thorough market research to understand the capabilities of potential auction and asset management service providers across Florida. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific technology integration requirements are outlined in the available materials.