News Release Ohio Department of Administrative Services Bob Taft, Governor  Carol Nolan Drake, Director FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 8, 2006 STATE TO HOST SURPLUS PROPERTY AUCTION SATURDAY, SEPT. 16 Columbus -- The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) will host a state surplus property auction Saturday, Sept.16 at 4200 Surface Road, Columbus. Gates will open at 8 a.m. The auction will begin at 9 a.m. Only cash and credit cards will be accepted. Full payment will be required on the day of the auction. Items up for bid will include: Commercial kitchen equipment Office furniture Radar units, radios and antennas Computers and printers Televisions, camcorders and videotape recorders Hand and power tools Snow blowers Miscellaneous items including knives and scissors Surplus property auctions permit the public to purchase quality goods that state agencies no longer need. State surplus auctions have generated more than $317,000 in FY 07. The Department of Administrative Services, under the leadership of Director Carol Nolan Drake, provides centralized services to state agencies. Its mission is to provide quality service, specialized support and innovative solutions for the effective operation of Ohio government. For more information, contact State and Federal Surplus Services at (614) 466-5052 or visit www.ohio.gov/surplus. Media contact: Ohio Department of Administrative Services, at 614-728-9521. [ Administrative Support | Communications | Employee Services ] [ Finance | Legal Counsel | Legislative Affairs | IT Services ] Site Map | Search | DAS Home Page | State Home Page | Contact DAS