Auctioneer services

Greenville County Procurement Services Division has issued Request for Proposal #22054 seeking a licensed auctioneer to provide comprehensive services for selling forfeited real properties for the Greenville County Forfeited Land Commission. The selected vendor will be responsible for auction services including property advertising, brochure preparation, mailing, security, traffic control, signage, and sale reporting, with an estimated 20 to 50 properties to be auctioned annually. Key evaluation criteria will include vendor responsiveness, previous experience, pricing approach, references, provided services, and current licensing status. The proposal timeline is structured with submissions due by May 11, 2022, at 3:00 pm, with proposal reviews occurring May 12-30, 2022, a tentative award date of May 31, 2022, and contract negotiations scheduled from May 31-June 20, 2022. Contractors must demonstrate specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general liability insurance, $1,000,000 in automobile liability, and statutory worker's compensation. Additionally, the auctioneer will be required to provide bonding for handling auction proceeds and comply with relevant local, state, and federal regulations.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. While the sample services agreement suggests potential for contract renewals (up to four annual extensions), no specific budget range or estimated contract value is provided in the documentation. The contractor will be expected to submit invoices upon service completion, with payment due within ten days of receipt. The County reserves the right to terminate the contract with thirty calendar days' written notice. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating $1,000,000 in general liability and automobile coverage, along with statutory worker's compensation. No information is presented about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Interested auctioneers must be fully licensed and prepared to handle the complete auction process for forfeited real properties in Greenville County, South Carolina.