About this opportunity
AI summaryBaltimore County seeks a contractor to provide on-site auctioneering and simulcasting services on an as-needed basis for surplus vehicles, trucks, and equipment. The scope covers automobiles, light-duty trucks, sport utility vehicles, construction and roadwork machinery, small engine equipment, and related parts. The contractor must provide a staffed facility with a paved, fenced parking and storage area located within a 50-mile radius of Towson, Maryland, selling items at a commission rate based on the sale price. Eligibility is restricted to onshore United States organizations, and the contract term becomes effective July 5, 2027, continuing through one year. Bidders must submit questions by 4:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026. Electronic bids, accompanied by an executed Procurement Affidavit and price sheet, are due by 3:00 p.m. on December 4, 2026.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Baltimore County, Maryland Purchasing Division
- Solicitation No.
- B-10000581
Scope of work
- Auctioneering of automobiles, light duty trucks, and sport utility vehicles
- Auctioneering of medium and heavy duty trucks
- Auctioneering of construction, roadwork, landfill, tractors, and riding mower equipment
- Auctioneering of small engine equipment including blowers, trimmers, chainsaws, tampers, mowers, and generators
- Auctioneering of items not otherwise specified such as tires, parts, accessories, snow plows, and floor jacks
- Providing simulcasting services for auction items
- Pick-up and transport of vehicles, trucks, and equipment within a 50-mile radius of Towson, Maryland
- Providing a paved, fenced parking and storage facility within a 50-mile radius of Towson, Maryland
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest responsive and responsible bidder | Not specified |
| Past performance of bidders in furnishing goods and services to Baltimore County | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Must be able to provide simulcasting services
- Must provide a facility located within a 50 mile radius of Towson, Maryland staffed between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
- Must have dedicated paved parking/storage space enclosed with fencing at least six (6) feet high
- Must have at least a minimum of one (1) auction per month
- Registration and Good Standing Certificate with Maryland SDAT
Documents to include with your response
- Procurement Affidavit
- At least two (2) references
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and Certification
- Proposal Signature Page
- Minority and Women Participation Affidavit
- Price Sheet
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 4, 2026
- Question Submission Deadline
- November 25, 2026, 4:00pm
- Due Deadline
- December 4, 2026, 3:00pm
- Contract start
- July 5, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via the Procurement Portal
- Instructions
- Submit electronically via OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/baltimorecountymd. Mailed or delivered bids are not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- Effective July 5, 2027 and continue through one (1) year
- Place of performance
- Contractor facility located within a 50-mile radius of Towson, Maryland, and pick-ups within 50 miles of Towson, Maryland
- Insurance and bonding
- General Liability; Automobile Liability covering all owned, non-owned, and hired automobiles; Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability. Insurers must have an A.M. Best Rating of A-.