For Immediate Release:
November 10, 2015
County online auction nets more than $180 thousand
Online sale of used government property continues to be successful
FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced that the Monmouth County surplus auction generated $180,736, bringing the combined total of the County’s online surplus property auctions to $2,961,759.
The County began conducting its surplus property auctions completely online in 2008.
Surplus property from the County’s Fleet Services, Sheriff’s Office, Buildings and Grounds, Reclamation Center, Park System and seized and surplus property from the Prosecutor’s Office was sold to the highest bidders.
“This auction consisted of 259 items, including 89 vehicles,” said Freeholder Director Gary J. Rich, Sr., liaison to the Purchasing Division. “These surplus auctions are beneficial for both the County and our residents who are obtaining these items for a fraction of their actual cost.”
The auctions are coordinated by the Department of Public Works and Engineering, Division of Fleet Services with assistance provided by the Purchasing Division.
“By continuing to conduct the surplus and seized property auctions online, the County eliminates the need to pay overtime for security and item pick-up,” said Rich. “The online auction has made this process a revenue stream.”
The auction was conducted Oct. 17 through Oct. 20. As usual, vehicles made up a good share of the items that hit the auction block.
The auction was conducted by Auction Liquidation Services of Eatontown. A complete list of the items included in the auction was available online with pictures and descriptions, as well as terms of sale and other relevant information.
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