Waterworks Scrap Metal and Surplus

The Tisbury Water Works, located in Dukes County, Massachusetts, is conducting a sealed bid auction for scrap metal and surplus materials from October 2nd to October 17th, 2025. The procurement opportunity involves selling various metal items including scrap iron, brass, copper, out-of-service hydrants, pipes, water meters, and miscellaneous metal and junk materials. Potential bidders can inspect the items on-site during the bidding period, with bid opening at 7:30 a.m. on October 2nd and closing at 4:00 p.m. on October 17th. The auction will take place at the Tisbury Water Works facility at 400 West Spring Street in Tisbury. Bidders must submit sealed written bids to Elena DeFoe at the Department of Public Works Office, located at 115 High Point Lane, Tisbury, MA 02568, by the closing date and time. All items will be sold "as is, where is" with successful bidders responsible for removing, transporting, and cleaning up purchased materials within seven days of the auction's conclusion.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. 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. Interested parties can contact Tisbury Water Works at (508) 693-3100 for additional information about the auction. While no specific award value or budget range is provided, the auction encompasses various scrap metal and surplus materials from the municipal water works. The auction appears open to any qualified bidder capable of removing and processing the specified metal materials, with the primary evaluation criteria likely being the submitted bid price and ability to meet removal requirements.