SURPLUS EQUIPMENT AUCTIONS.

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 510 (Public) Filed Wednesday, March 29, 2017
AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY AGENCY TO ESTABLISH A PILOT PROGRAM AND ENTER INTO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT AUCTIONS FOR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES.
Intro. by Meredith, Tucker.

Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House Action) (Jun 30 2017)

SOG comments (1):

Long Title Change

Senate committee amendment to the 1st edition changes the long title. The original title is as follows:

AN ACT TO DIRECT THE STATE SURPLUS PROPERTY AGENCY TO ENTER INTO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TO CONDUCT AUCTIONS FOR SURPLUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER STATE AGENCIES.

Bill History:

S 510

Bill Summaries:

  • Summary date: Apr 26 2017 - View Summary

    Senate committee amendment makes the following changes to the 1st edition.

    Changes the long title of the act. 

    Deletes proposed changes to GS 143-64.03 (Powers and duties of the State agency for surplus property).

    Directs the State Surplus Agency to establish a pilot program for disposing of state surplus property by public auction in accordance with the provisions of the act by July 1, 2017. Requires the State Surplus Agency to prepare an RFP, as previously specified, for three public auctions during the pilot program. Terminates the pilot program on July 1, 2019.

    Requires the State Surplus Agency to report to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on the pilot program by October 1, 2019. Details the required information that must be included in the report.


  • Summary date: Mar 30 2017 - View Summary

    Amends GS 143-64.03 to provide that the State Surplus Property Agency may sell or otherwise dispose of surplus property, including motor vehicles and equipment (currently only specifies motor vehicles) through a public auction or electronic auction service (currently, only an electronic auction service).

    Directs the State Surplus Property Agency to issue a request for proposal (RFP) by October 1, 2017, for the sale of surplus titled and nontitled equipment not owned by the Department of Transportation at public auction. Provides for the location of the auctions, and for access to the equipment being stored prior to the auction. Provides requirements for the RFPs. Directs the State Surplus Property Agency to review the proposals and enter a contract with the lowest responsible bidder meeting the requirements by March 1, 2018.

    Directs the State Surplus Property Agency to issue an RFP by October 1, 2017, for the sale of surplus titled and nontitled equipment owned by the Department of Transportation at public auction. Provides for the location of the auctions, and the custody of the equipment and maintenance files. Provides requirements for the RFPs. Directs the State Surplus Property Agency to review the proposals and contract with the lowest responsible bidder who meets the requirements of this section by March 1, 2018.