Auction and Liquidation Services for Vehicles and Firearms

The County of San Diego is soliciting quotes from qualified firms to provide auction and liquidation services. These services will primarily involve the auctioning of vehicles and firearms belonging to estates managed by the Office of the Public Administrator and Public Guardian. The scope of work includes managing all aspects of vehicle and firearm auctions, including advertising, conducting auctions (online or in-person), providing customer support, maintaining an auction system, accepting payments, transferring property, and remitting proceeds. The contractor must possess a minimum of five years of auction experience, with at least two years in estate property auctions. Specific requirements include experience with public vehicle auctions, possession of a DMV Vehicle Dealer license, and compliance with relevant California codes. For firearms, a Federal Firearms License and compliance with California Firearm Dealer Licensure are mandatory. The contract term will be for an initial one-year period, with four one-year option periods. The County anticipates awarding a contract to begin on July 1, 2026. Interested Offerors must submit their quotes electronically through the County's BuyNet website.