Tisbury Water Works â? ? Scrap Metal & Surplus Sealed Bid

The Tisbury Water Works in Dukes County, Massachusetts, is conducting a sealed bid procurement for the sale of surplus scrap metal and miscellaneous materials. The procurement opportunity encompasses various items including scrap iron, brass, copper, out-of-service hydrants, pipes, water meters, and other miscellaneous metal and junk materials. The sealed bid process is scheduled to open on September 5, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. and will close on September 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Potential bidders are permitted to inspect the items on-site during the bidding period, with the sale taking place at 400 West Spring Street in Tisbury. All items will be sold under "as is, where is" conditions, with successful bidders required to remove, transport, and clean up purchased materials within seven days of the auction's conclusion. Bids must be submitted in writing to Elena DeFoe at the Department of Public Works Office, located at 115 High Point Lane, Tisbury, MA 02568.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. Payment for the auction items is due at the conclusion of the bidding process and can be made via cash, certified check, or credit card. While no specific budget range was provided, interested parties can obtain additional details by contacting Tisbury Water Works at (508) 693-3100. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid with no apparent limitations on potential bidders. The primary objective is to divest the water works of surplus and outdated metal infrastructure and materials through a transparent sealed bid process. The procurement provides an opportunity for scrap metal dealers, recycling companies, or other interested parties to acquire municipal surplus materials through a structured bidding mechanism.