Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Proposals: City of Cookeville Auction Services for Firearms

Issuing Agency

City of Cookeville

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Aug 5, 2025

Closing Date

Aug 15, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	Request for Proposals: City of Cookeville Auction Services for Firearms
Category:	Police Department
Status:	Open

Description: The Cookeville Police Department is soliciting written proposals, on a competitive basis, from interested and qualified companies or professionals to provide Auctioneer Services to facilitate the sale of firearms through a public auction. Those submitting proposals must be located in and licensed to conduct business in Putnam County, TN, hold or have access to a Federal Firearms License (FFL), and demonstrate experience in firearm auctions. Proposals, as submitted, should include: All estimated costs related to the services requested in this RFP (commission percentage, fee structure based on sale proceeds, etc.) Description of advertising plan and exposure Description of how firearms will be securely stored, handled, and ownership legally transferred in accordance with federal and state law Description of how buyer eligibility requirements under federal and state law will be ensured Description of transparent recordkeeping and post-sale documentation Proposed timeline and auction format (online, in person, etc.) Terms of insurance and liability Description of payment and settlement process Copy of Federal Firearms License (FFL) Copy of valid City or Cookeville and/or Putnam County, TN, business license Please submit your proposal no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, to Major James Harris at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Feel free contact Major James Harris with any questions at 931-520-5267. Each Proposal will be evaluated on meeting the above requirements and the submitted information, documentation, experience, exposure, and merits. Publication Date/Time: 8/5/2025 12:00 AM Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 4:30 PM Contact Person: Major James Harris 931-520-5267 Related Documents: Firearm Auction Bid - August 2025

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 332994Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
• NAICS 425120Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

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