The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has announced that the county’s recent auction of surplus items generated $180,736, bringing the combined total of the county’s online surplus property auctions to $2,961,759.
The county began conducting its surplus property auctions completely online in 2008, according to a press release.
Surplus property from the Monmouth County Division of Fleet Services, Sheriff’s Office, Buildings and Grounds department, Reclamation Center and park system, and seized and surplus property from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office was sold to the highest bidders.
“This auction consisted of 259 items, including 89 vehicles,” Monmouth County Freeholder Gary J. Rich Sr. said. “These surplus auctions are beneficial for both the county and our residents who are obtaining these items for a fraction of their actual cost.”
The auctions are coordinated by the Department of Public Works and Engineering, Division of Fleet Services, with assistance provided by the Purchasing Division.
“By continuing to conduct the surplus and seized property auctions online, the county eliminates the need to pay overtime for security and item pick-up,” Rich said. “The online auction has made this process a revenue stream.”
The auction was conducted in October. As usual, vehicles made up a good share of the items that hit the auction block, according to the press release.
The auction was conducted by Auction Liquidation Services of Eatontown.
