Monmouth County To Auction Surplus Equipment Online

Monmouth County will hold an online auction to sell equipment 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 starting Saturday June 10 through Tuesday June, 13, according to an announcement from the Freeholder Board.

A total of 225 items are now listed for sale at USGovBid.com, including cars, trucks, heavy equipment, office equipment, jewelry and cell phones.

“The online surplus auctions continue to serve the County well,” Freeholder Gary J. Rich, Sr. said. “It provides a greater benefit in terms of revenue and makes it easier for bidders as they can monitor the sale electronically. Another advantage is that we get many more participants, often some in other states.”

Items for sale will be available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13. Most items will be available at the Public Works and Engineering Complex, 250 Center St., Freehold.

 Heavy equipment to be sold may be inspected by appointment only on Monday, June 12, and Tuesday, June 13 at the Monmouth County Reclamation Center, 6000 Asbury Avenue, Tinton Falls. Interested bidders should contact John Jackowski at 732-890-5191 to make an appointment.

 Online bidding for all items will commence at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 10 and will begin to close at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13. All bidders must pre-register with the auctioneer at www.govauctionlistservices.com.

“In addition to expanding the bidder base, having the entire auction online eliminates weather concerns and reduces labor costs associated with setup, oversight and security,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works and Engineering.

 Successful bidders will be able to pick up their item or items at the County’s Public Works Complex at 250 Center St. in Freehold between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 15 and Friday, June 16.

 Successful bidders who do not pick up their items at the County’s Public Works Complex by 3 p.m. on Friday, June 16 will be liable for storage fees equal to 2% of the sale price per business day until the merchandise is removed by the buyer, for up to 10 business days.

Monmouth County began conducting online surplus property auctions in 2008. To date, the online auctions have netted more than $2.7 million dollars for the County.