Auction of Surplus Property Cancelled

The Township of West Orange, located in Essex County, New Jersey, published a public notice announcing the cancellation of a previously scheduled auction for surplus municipal property. This procurement activity, which involved the sale of various vehicles and mechanical equipment owned by the municipality, was originally slated for July 12, 2017, at 11:00 AM. The primary goal of this public auction was to efficiently dispose of outdated or unneeded assets, aiming to maximize their residual value through a competitive bidding process open to the public and interested businesses. The scope of the sale encompassed a diverse range of equipment typically found in municipal operations. This cancellation signals the municipality's intent to proceed with the disposal at a future date, which will be announced separately. Since this document specifically addresses the cancellation of an auction for the *sale* of municipal assets, detailed contractor qualifications, required licenses (e.g., NJ Public Works Contractor Registration), specific experience requirements for service providers, or mandatory pre-bid meetings or site visits for contractors are not applicable or outlined in this particular notice. Instead, prospective buyers or bidders at a rescheduled auction would typically be expected to comply with general auction conditions, which might include inspection protocols, payment terms, and an understanding of purchasing items in their current 'as-is, where-is' condition. The rescheduling implies that new participation guidelines and details will be made public in due course. The initial public auction was set for July 12, 2017, at 11:00 AM; however, this notice explicitly confirms its cancellation and the intention to reschedule. The administrative closing date and time for this specific bid posting, as indicated, was July 14, 2017, at 4:30 PM, signifying its removal from the active list of solicitations. For any questions or to obtain additional information concerning the cancelled auction and forthcoming rescheduling, all interested parties were advised to contact the West Orange Purchasing Department. Anne DeSantis, serving as the Purchasing Agent, was designated as the primary contact person, accessible via phone at (973) 325-4056 or email at adesantis@westorange.org. UNLOCK