State and Federal Surplus Services

To help government entities curb costs, State and Federal Surplus Services of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services facilitates the recycling of supplies within government.  Prices are considerably lower than buying new. Nearly half of the surplus items are purchased by another government entity. The remaining items are sold at public auctions.

Upcoming Auctions

Next Warehouse Auction: May 18, 2019

Next Vehicle Auction: April 13, 2019

Location for Vehicle and Warehouse Auctions: 4200 Surface Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228

Auction Hours:  Bidder registration begins at 8 a.m.; Auction begins at 9 a.m.

Upcoming Auctions: (List available 7 days prior to auction)

Upcoming Special (Off-Site) Auctions: 

Auction Dates and Directions

Warehouse Auctions

Next Warehouse Auction Information (List available 7 days prior to auction)

Previous Warehouse Auction (Previous auction prices will be available on the Tuesday after each auction)

Current Inventory (for Surplus program members only)

Inventory Pictures

Auction Dates and Directions

Call for Pricing

Pick-up Information: Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

The State of Ohio assumes no responsibility for any written, non-written condition or oral statements about inventory items listed above. TERMS: Cash, Credit and Debit cards (Visa, Discover, MasterCard: Only) accepted. Credit and Debit cards accepted with a 3% SERVICE FEE. Purchasers with purchases of less than $25,000 will be required to pay the entire amount due on the date of the sale. Purchasers with total purchases of $25,000 or more shall provide no less than 25% of the total sale the day of auction, and the balance due to the auctioneer no later than 12:00 pm on the first business day following the auction. All items must be removed by Friday at 12 p.m. following the auction. Warehouse will remain open until 5 p.m. on the day of the auction. Certain methods of payment subject to IRS regulations. All participants must register day of auction.

Vehicle Auction

Next Vehicle Auction Information (List available 7 days prior to auction)

Current Inventory (for surplus program members only)

Previous Auction Items - Previous vehicle auction prices will be available on the Tuesday after each auction.

Hours of Operation and Information

Auction Dates and Directions

Pick-up Information: Monday-Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Vehicles may be inspected the week before the auction from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and vehicles may be started only on the day before the auction 8:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

The State of Ohio assumes no responsibility for any written, non-written condition or oral statements about inventory items listed above. TERMS: Cash, Credit and Debit cards (Visa, Discover, MasterCard: Only) accepted. Credit and Debit cards accepted with a 3% SERVICE FEE. Purchasers with purchases of less than $25,000 will be required to pay the entire amount due on the date of the sale. Purchasers with total purchases of $25,000 or more shall provide no less than 25% of the total sale the day of auction, and the balance due to the auctioneer no later than 12:00 pm on the first business day following the auction. All items must be removed by Friday at 12 p.m. following the auction.Vehicle lot will remain open until 5 p.m. on the day of the auction. Certain methods of payment subject to IRS regulations. All participants must register day of auction.

Special (Off-Site) Auctions

Off-Site Auction Details

The State of Ohio periodically declares a large variety of articles to be surplus to their needs and commissions them to be sold to the highest bidder. Organizations, individuals and the general public are encouraged to attend this great offering of many usable items.

For all auctions at the 4200 Surface Road location, a large newspaper ad will appear in the Columbus Dispatch on the Sunday preceding the auction in the "Public Auction" section highlighting the property for sale. Due to heavy equipment being used, no children under the age of 12 will be permitted in the warehouse facility or auction area.

Auctioneer's Note: Typically, all articles shown or listed are subject for use in or sale to other State agencies until the auction. Actual items shown or listed may not be available the day of the auction. All sales to the highest bidder with no minimum or reserve bids. Review of articles to be sold possible only on the day of the auction beginning at 9:00 a.m.

TERMS: Cash, Credit and Debit cards (Visa, Discover, MasterCard: Only) accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS! Credit and Debit cards accepted with a 3% SERVICE FEE. Payments must be made in full, day of sale. NO EXCEPTIONS! Deadlines for removal of property and auction hours may vary for each off-site auction. Certain methods of payment subject to IRS regulations. All participants must register day of auction.

Hours of Operation

The regular hours of operation for the warehouse and vehicle lot are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and for deliveries/pickup 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Effective immediately, the Surplus Vehicle Lot and Warehouse will close for delivery/receiving Wednesday, the week prior to auction, at noon. Sales will continue through Friday at 3:30 pm of that week. No sales or delivery the week of auction and the week after auction.

Surplus Information and Policies