RFP for Online Auction Services for the Texas Facilities Commission State Surplus Property Program

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Posted

Rico Gamino

(512) 936-3567

rico.gamino@tfc.texas.gov

5/28/2025

3:00 PM

303

21+ Days for Solicitation Notice

4/29/2025

4/29/2025 4:55 pm

96209-Auctioneering Services, Including On;
99800-Sale Of Surplus And Obsolete Items;

1) SCOPE: Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 2175.063, Maximum Return From Disposition of Surplus or Salvage Property, and Section 2156.121, Use of Competitive Sealed Proposals, the Texas Facilities Commission is requesting proposals for the provision of Internet Auction Services for the Texas Facilities Commission. Services are to be provided on an as-needed basis. No minimum amount of services or compensation will be guaranteed under any contract awarded as a result of this RFP.  TFC anticipates award to one or more vendors from this solicitation.

a) Contractor'swebsite must be optimized for use on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

b) Contractor's website shall maintain 98% uptime.

c) Contractoris responsible for receipt of information from TFC regarding assets to be auctioned such as photos and item description and creating and editing online posting.

d) Contractor must possess proper operating authority to sell, store, appraise, and transfer firearms according to all federal, state, and local laws and requirements.

e) Contractor must have the ability to verify authorized bidders and restrict bidding for gambling equipment.

f) See Attachment A – Services Contract for full requirements, terms and conditions.

2) HISTORIC VOLUME OF BUSINESS: Internet auction sales for the program in Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 were $7.3 million and $8.2 million respectively.

3) CONTRACT TERM: This service shall be for a period beginning on the date the contract, as defined below, is executed by both parties, and shall expire on August 31, 2027. The contract may be renewed for two (2) additional two (2) year periods, provided the renewal is executed prior to expiration of the current contract term. Any renewals shall be in writing and at the same terms and conditions, plus any approved changes.

4) SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: TFC reserves the right to change the dates in the Schedule of Events set forth below upon written notification to prospective Respondents through a posting of an addendum on the ESBD.

a) The solicitation process for this RFP will proceed according to the following schedule: