What the buyer needs
AI summaryCampbell County School District No. 1 seeks qualified, professionally licensed auction service providers to manage, market, and conduct a simultaneous hybrid live and online auction for surplus Career and Technical Education equipment. The contractor will handle asset cataloging, dual-channel marketing, real-time auction execution, post-sale security, rigging and load-out management, utility disconnection, and financial settlement at Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming. Eligible onshore organizations must submit proposals via physical mail to the Purchasing Department by December 1, 2026, with technical responses limited to 15 pages. Prospective bidders must RSVP for the November 20 site walk by November 18, 2026, and submit all questions by November 23, 2026. The district will evaluate compliant proposals on a 100-point scale, awarding 40 points for cost proposal and fee structures, 20 points for load-out management and site security, 20 points for hybrid technology reliability, and 20 points for past performance. The auction opens December 14, 2026, closes January 15, 2027, and requires all property removed by February 1, 2027.
Scope of work
- Asset cataloging, tagging, high-resolution photography/video, and online platform integration
- Dual-channel marketing, targeted industrial advertising, and statutory public legal notice
- Simultaneous hybrid auction execution with on-site auctioneer and zero-latency digital stream
- Managed load-out scheduling and post-sale on-site security during pickup windows
- Rigging oversight, facility protection, and verification of utility disconnection safety
- Sales tax collection and financial processing of gross proceeds
- Itemized reconciliation report and net proceeds delivery within 5 business days
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cost Proposal & Fee Structures | 40 Points |
| Load-Out Management & Site Security Plan | 20 Points |
| Hybrid Technology & Infrastructure Reliability | 20 Points |
| Past Performance & Experience | 20 Points |
Minimum qualifications
- Active Wyoming Auction Business Licenses for firm and designated lead auctioneer
- Necessary county or municipal operational permits
- Experience handling heavy machinery, manufacturing tools, or institutional facility closures
- At least three (3) references from schools, municipal, or state entities
Documents to include with your response
- Technical response (maximum 15 pages)
- Industrial and CTE asset experience documentation
- Detailed Load-Out and Security Plan narrative
- References for at least three (3) school, municipal, or state entities
- Copies of active Wyoming business licenses
- Certificates of insurance including rigging/liability clauses
- Wyoming Resident Firm Certification certificate (if applicable)
- Cost Proposal Form (Section 6 itemized table)
How to submit
- Method
- Physical Mail
- Instructions
- Deliver to Purchasing Department, 1000 West 8th Street, Gillette, WY 82716; technical response must not exceed 15 pages.
