Project Information

Bid Title

AUCTIONEER SERVICES 2026

Issuing Agency

City of Joplin

Location

Missouri

Published Date

Mar 29, 2026

Closing Date

Apr 14, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-001-1

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-001-1
Bid Title:	AUCTIONEER SERVICES 2026
Category:	Public Works
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bids until 10:30 A.M., April 14, 2026, at the office of Assistant Director of Public Works Operations, located on the 4th floor of City Hall, 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri, 64801 to PURCHASE the following: AUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR ANNUAL CITY AUCTION - ONE YEAR, EXTENDABLE UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS Specifications and bid forms are available online at www.joplinmo.org by referencing the bids/projects tab on the left side of the page. Specifications and bid forms are also available from Chad Weller by calling 417-624-0820, Ext. 1560 or by writing to the address indicated above. Any bids received after the deadline will be returned to the vendor. All bids shall be honored for the duration of the contract. All bids shall be exclusive of Federal, State, and City taxes. Publication Date/Time: 3/28/2026 10:00 AM Publication Information: Joplin Globe Closing Date/Time: 4/14/2026 10:30 AM Submittal Information: 4th Floor City Hall - 602 S Main St. Joplin, MO Contact Person: Chad Weller, Assistant Director of Public Works Operations 417-624-0820, Ext. 1560 Download Available: Online Related Documents: 2026 Auctioneer Bid Package

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BID PACKAGE 2026-001-1

AUCTIONEER SERVICES 2026

Bid Opening April 14, 2026,10:30 a.m.

City of Joplin

Public Works Department

602 South Main Street

Joplin, MO 64801

(417) 624-0820 Ext. 1560 (VOICE)

(417) 625-4738 (FAX)

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bids until 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the

office of the Assistant Director of Public Works Operations, located on the 4th floor of City Hall, 602

South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri, 64801 (or by mail to 602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri,

64801) to PURCHASE the following:

AUCTIONEER SERVICES

Specifications and bid forms are available online at www.joplinmo.org by referencing the

bids/projects tab on the left side of the page. Specifications and bid forms can also be obtained by

contacting Chad Weller, Assistant Director of Public Works Operations, 417-624-0820, Ext. 1560 or

by writing to the address indicated above. Any bids received after the specified deadline will be

returned to the vendor.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a later date.

The City of Joplin may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from specifications

and make awards that are in the best interests of the City. The City will have final decision in all

matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards.

The auctioneer must belong to the Missouri Auctioneers Association and should have additional training in

personal property appraisal.

The term of the contract shall be for one (1) year beginning on the effective date of the contract. Upon

mutual agreement between both parties and written notice to the vendor, the City may extend the

contract for two (2) additional one-year terms.

The City of Joplin encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City

purchases.

Leslie Haase

Finance Director

Publication Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The City of Joplin, Missouri will accept sealed bids until 10:30 A.M., April 14, 2026, at the

office of Assistant Director of Public Works Operations, located on the 4th floor of City Hall,

602 South Main Street, Joplin, Missouri, 64801 to PURCHASE the following:

AUCTIONEER SERVICES FOR ANNUAL CITY AUCTION - ONE YEAR, EXTENDABLE

UPON MUTUAL AGREEMENT UP TO TWO ADDITIONAL YEARS

Specifications and bid forms are available online at www.joplinmo.org by referencing the

bids/projects tab on the left side of the page. Specifications and bid forms are also

available from Chad Weller by calling 417-624-0820, Ext. 1560 or by writing to the

address indicated above. Any bids received after the deadline will be returned to the

vendor.

All bids shall be honored for the duration of the contract.

All bids shall be exclusive of Federal, State, and City taxes.

The City reserves the right to evaluate all bids, to reject any or all bids and re-bid at a

later date. The City may waive any irregularities in the bid or negotiate variances from

specifications and make awards that are in the best interest of the City. The City will have

final decision in all matters regarding acceptance of bids and issuance of awards. The City

encourages minority and female owned businesses to submit bids on all City purchases.

MARK BID ENVELOPES “2026-001-1 Auctioneer Services, April 14, 2026”

Questions concerning the specifications and bidding procedures should be directed to the

Assistant Director of Public Works Operations, Chad Weller, at 417-624-0820, Ext. 1560.

CITY OF JOPLIN

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

AUCTIONEER SERVICES

1.0 GENERAL

The City of Joplin is seeking the professional services of an auctioneer to conduct the Annual

City Auction for the sale of surplus property. The surplus auction is held in September (date

designated by city), providing the City has sufficient quantities of surplus property to dispose of

that year. The auction will be scheduled so as not to conflict with the Labor Day holiday

weekend. The City may, at its discretion, conduct auctions at such other times that may be

deemed in the best interest of the City. The actual date of any auction shall be mutually

determined by the auctioneer and the City.

Bidders are required to provide certification of Missouri State Auction School attendance

and provide Certification of Appraisers Guild of America or equivalent.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The auctioneer shall be responsible for all advertising of the auction, including ads in the local

newspaper, advertising tabloids, auction bulletins, mailing lists, etc. Any and all advertising

costs shall be paid by the auctioneer and shall be included within the fee schedule of this bid.

The auctioneer shall be responsible for arranging and labeling all merchandise on the day prior

to the auction. The auctioneer shall furnish tables, trailers, or any other such equipment as

may be necessary to display and sell items at the auction. The auctioneer shall provide a public

address system, if one is needed or desired.

The auctioneer shall provide sufficient staff as may be needed to conduct a successful auction

including the registration of bidders, handling of merchandise, and collection of money. The

auctioneer shall be responsible for all compensation due the employees in rendering the

services pursuant to this bid, including payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees and cost in the

defense of any claim made under the Fair Labor Standards Act or any other federal or state

law.

The auctioneer shall collect for all sales and account for all monies, turn in all proceeds of the

auction with a listing of all registered bidders and a copy of the sales receipts. The receipt shall

have the bidder’s name or number, a description of the item, and the sale price. The money

shall be delivered to the City Finance Department during the first part of the week following

the auction and shall balance with the auction receipts.

3.0 Terms and Conditions

The initial bid shall be for a period of one year. The bid may be extended for two additional

one-year terms if agreeable to both parties, and the fee schedule and conditions remain

unchanged.

Either party may terminate its obligations under this bid upon a 90-day written notice. The

auctioneer shall be entitled to receive just and equitable compensation for any satisfactory

work completed.

The auctioneer shall not assign his/her interest in or obligation under this bid to another party,

without the specific written consent of the City.

The auctioneer shall be licensed to do business in the City of Joplin, County of Jasper, State of

Missouri.

The auctioneer shall be fully bonded and insured, and a copy of his/her policy shall be included

with the bid package.

The auctioneer must belong to the Missouri Auctioneers Association and should have additional

training in personal property appraisal.

The auctioneer agrees that in carrying out the provisions of this bid, he/she will not

discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color,

age, sex, national origin or ancestry, religion, disability, or political opinion or affiliation.

The City shall not be liable to the auctioneer for special, indirect, or consequential damages,

except those caused by the City’s negligence or willful or wonton misconduct arising out of or

in any way connected with a breach of the conditions of this bid. The maximum liability of the

City shall be limited to the amount of money to be paid or received by the City under this bid.

The auctioneer shall defend, indemnify and save harmless the City from and against, any and

all liability, suits, claims, damages, cost (including attorneys’ fees), losses, outlays and

expenses in any manner caused by, arising out of or connected with the services provided in

this bid, notwithstanding any possible negligence (whether sole, concurrent, or otherwise) on

the part of the City, its agents or employees.

The City shall provide the auctioneer with a list of all merchandise for sale at the auction no

less than 10 days prior to the date of the auction. The City reserves the right to remove

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 561990All Other Support Services

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