State auctions set for 2008
-- GSD State and Federal Surplus, November 2007

The 2008 State and Federal Surplus auction schedule is as follows:

The miscellaneous property auctions will be held Jan. 19, March 15, May 17, July 19, Sept. 20 and Nov. 8.

The vehicle auctions will be held Feb. 2, April 12, June 21, Aug. 16, Oct. 18 and Dec. 20.

The miscellaneous property auctions, also known as warehouse auctions, begin at 9 a.m.; vehicle auctions, 10 a.m. The doors open at 8 a.m. for all auctions.

The auctions are held by State and Federal Surplus at the General Services Division headquarters, 4200 Surface Road, Columbus.

Surplus property auctions provide the general public an opportunity to purchase quality goods at reduced prices and enable the state to recoup a portion of its initial investment. Warehouse and vehicle auctions have generated about $1.8 million to date during fiscal year 2008.

Public auctions are the last step in the state's surplus program. State agencies declare property as surplus because it is damaged or at the end of its life cycle for government use. The property is then made available to other state agencies, state higher education facilities, tax-supported agencies, municipal corporations and other political subdivisions of the state, including public schools. Remaining property is sold at the public auctions. Auction merchandise also includes items collected by the Transportation Security Administration.

For more information, including payment options and directions, contact Jim Rooker at (614) 466-7636 or visit the State and Federal Surplus Services Web site www.ohio.gov/surplus.