Surplus Sale - Boats

The City of Norwalk, Connecticut is conducting a surplus sale for the disposal of two boats from municipal inventory through a sealed bid process administered by the Purchasing Department. This procurement is open to interested bidders who must submit offers via the Public Surplus online auction platform, with a question deadline of 2:00 PM on April 29, 2026, and an auction end time of 2:00 PM on May 4, 2026. First-time bidders are required to establish accounts on the Public Surplus website prior to submission. All inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Carleen Megaro, Buyer, at cmegaro@norwalkct.gov. The awarded items must be removed from City of Norwalk property located at 125 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06856 within ten business days of award notification, with pickups scheduled by appointment only during the hours of 10:00 AM-11:45 AM and 1:30 PM-2:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Buyers are responsible for all transportation logistics, including towing or flatbed trailer arrangement, packing, and loading of the boats, as well as all applicable DMV registration requirements and taxes. A mandatory liability waiver must be executed by all individuals entering City property, and valid, non-expired government-issued identification is required for all participants.

The solicitation document does not specify set-aside designations, restrictions on bidder types, or disadvantaged enterprise requirements, indicating this is an open procurement available to all qualified bidders. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the available documentation. Similarly, no specific pricing information, award values, budget ranges, or detailed boat specifications are disclosed in the solicitation materials; such information is available exclusively through the Public Surplus website platform. Bidders should consult the Public Surplus listing for comprehensive details regarding the specific boats being offered for sale, their condition, market values, and any additional technical specifications necessary to make informed bidding decisions.