The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) announced that its Surplus Property Division will host an online auction from 8 a.m. Saturday, November 14 through Sunday, November 22. The sale includes a broad range of items—recreational vehicles, automobiles, boats, tools, computers, restaurant and office equipment, furniture and more—previously owned by state and federal agencies or voluntarily abandoned at several Southeast airports.
How to participate
Qualified bidders—municipal and county governments, state agencies and eligible nonprofit organizations—can register online via the ADECA website. Detailed instructions for registration and bidding are provided in the agency’s online portal. A full list of auction items will be posted on Saturday, November 14, and prospective buyers can view photos of selected items through a linked gallery.
Public viewing and inspections
Physical inspection of the inventory will be available at the Surplus Property Division’s Distribution Center in Montgomery, located at 4590 Mobile Highway. The center will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 through Friday, November 20, giving local officials and interested parties a chance to examine the goods before placing bids.
Sale terms
All items are sold “as is” without warranties, and sales are final once the buyer picks up and removes the property. ADECA emphasizes that the auction provides a cost‑effective way for local governments and nonprofits to acquire needed equipment, while also helping the state reduce storage costs for unneeded assets.
Beyond the auction
In addition to surplus property sales, ADECA administers a variety of grant programs that support law‑enforcement, victim services, economic development, energy conservation, water‑resource management, broadband expansion and recreation development across the state. Those programs reflect the agency’s broader mission to strengthen Alabama’s communities and promote responsible stewardship of public resources.
Contact information
For more details about the online auction, interested parties can visit the ADECA website or call the Surplus Property Division at (334) 284‑0577.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
