The San Francisco County government meeting held on July 4, 2025, focused on a significant resolution regarding the disposal of city-owned vehicles and heavy equipment. The primary agenda item was a proposal to authorize the Office of Contract Administration (OCA) to execute a contract with Auction Exchange Incorporated, doing business as Bar None Auctions, for citywide auction services.

The resolution seeks retroactive approval for a five-year contract, commencing on October 1, 2024, and concluding on September 30, 2029. The anticipated revenue from this contract is estimated at $3.9 million, with a total gross revenue projection of approximately $4.2 million over the contract's duration. Bar None Auctions will receive a 15% commission on the gross proceeds from each sale.

Will Alderman, a contract and procurement specialist with OCA, presented the details of the contract, emphasizing the importance of maximizing the city's economic return while minimizing waste. The auction services will include the sale of various city assets, such as transit vehicles, police cars, and heavy equipment, through monthly public auctions at Bar None's Sacramento facility, with potential sales conducted on city premises as needed.

Alderman noted that the previous contract with Bar None Auctions had expired, prompting a formal request for proposals, which resulted in Bar None being selected as the highest-ranked proposer. The contract aims to ensure that surplus assets are sold efficiently and effectively, avoiding unnecessary storage costs and depreciation of the assets.

During the meeting, there was a brief discussion regarding how city departments determine when a vehicle reaches the end of its life cycle, with Alderman indicating that fleet management ultimately makes those decisions.

Following the presentation, the item was opened for public comment, but no members of the public chose to speak. The committee then moved to recommend the resolution to the full board, which passed unanimously without objection.

In conclusion, the meeting underscored the city's commitment to effective asset management and revenue generation through strategic partnerships, with the Bar None Auctions contract poised to facilitate the efficient disposal of surplus vehicles and equipment over the next five years.