The Surplus Property Division of the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) begins its latest online surplus property auction today, Saturday, November 14. Bidding opens at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, and runs through Sunday, November 22, with individual listings closing at specified times.Can You Buy Online?Yes. The auction is conducted entirely online. Bidders can participate remotely from any internet-connected device through the state’s official online marketplace partner.
How to See the List of Items
- Online Catalog: Full listings and active bidding items are hosted on GovDeals Alabama Surplus.
- Photo Preview: Selected preview photos of inventory items are available via ADECA’s Flickr Album.
- In-Person Inspection: Public viewing and item inspections are available at the Surplus Property Division’s Distribution Center, located at 4590 Mobile Highway in Montgomery, AL, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, through Friday, November 20.
How the State Gets Items for AuctionADECA procures surplus inventory from two main sources:
- Government Agencies: Property, vehicles, and equipment no longer needed by Alabama state agencies and federal entities.
- Airport Abandonments: Items voluntarily abandoned at several participating airports throughout the Southeast.
Before items reach public auction, qualified public agencies and 501(c) non-profit organizations have first priority to screen and acquire property year-round. Items that remain after the priority hold period are released for public bidding.Do You Have to Be a Resident of Alabama?No. You do not have to be an Alabama resident to participate in or win items at the public online auction.However, all items are sold “as is, where is” without guarantees, and winning buyers are responsible for picking up and removing property directly from the Distribution Center in Montgomery, AL.
How to Qualify & Participate
- For General Public Bidders:
- Visit the ADECA Public Auctions Page for guidelines.
- Register for an account on GovDeals to place bids.
- All sales are final upon pickup and removal of property.
- For Ongoing Priority Donees (Public Agencies & Nonprofits):
- Municipalities, county governments, public school systems, state agencies, and qualifying 501(c) tax-exempt nonprofits (e.g., healthcare facilities, volunteer fire departments) can acquire surplus property year-round outside of public auctions.
- To qualify as a donee, organizations must complete an application on the ADECA Surplus Property Eligibility Page.
For more information about the auction or surplus program, visit the ADECA Surplus Homepage or call the Surplus Property Division directly at (334) 284-0577.
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