Mohave County Launches Online Auction for Surplus Vehicles and Equipment

KINGMAN — Mohave County is set to auction off a variety of retired vehicles and equipment from its Public Works Department through an online platform in October. The auction is scheduled from Oct. 1 to Oct. 8, following an approval by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors during a recent meeting.

This initiative is part of the county’s fleet services management plan, aimed at efficiently disposing of surplus assets. The county procurement department’s request was granted unanimously, reinforcing the routine nature of such sales. State statute permits online auctions, making this method a viable option for asset liquidation.

Procurement Director Tara Acton noted that all proceeds, after deducting applicable selling expenses, will be directed into the county’s general fund or the original fund from which the items were purchased. The auction will be managed by The Public Group, a company based in Provo, Utah, which has a cooperative contract with the City of Tucson. Mohave County joined this agreement in 2020.

Interested bidders will have the opportunity to inspect the items starting at 8 a.m. on Oct. 1. The inspection location is the Public Works Department at 3675 E. Andy Devine Ave. in Kingman, available during standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Additionally, details about the items will be accessible on the auction website once the bidding commences.

All sales will be final, and items will be sold in their current condition. Payment will be facilitated through credit cards on the Public Service website. The auction list includes a diverse assortment of vehicles such as passenger cars, pickup trucks, work trucks, SUVs, all-terrain vehicles, trailers, and heavy machinery, with most having over 100,000 miles logged.

Each item will be detailed with the make, model, and known mileage, alongside a description of its features and any existing flaws. Among the offerings are 19 passenger vehicles, seven pieces of heavy equipment—including a non-operational 1967 ITT diesel generator and a Ford F600 dump truck, which is also not in working condition—and over 60 pallets of miscellaneous equipment and tools.