Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/7/2025
Item Status: New
From: Frank Lundy, P.E., County Engineer
Mark Acreman, P.E., Assistant County Engineer
Tucker Stuart, P.E., Operations Manager
Pete Peterson, Maintenance Manager
Lynda Demko, Chief Accountant
Madison Steele, Parks Department
Chad Williamson, Fleet Specialist
Submitted by: DJ White, Fleet Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. - Equipment Auction List
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department and Parks Department equipment for sale by auction (Exhibit A) at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 18-21, 2025.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Gross Guarantee for the Highway Department and Parks Department auction equipment is $1,879,150.00. Per the contract, there will be a 6% commission deducted from the proceeds.
Previous Commission action/date:
August 6, 2024 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department and Parks Department equipment for sale by auction (Exhibit A) at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama, on September 24-26, 2024.
May 7, 2024 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department equipment for sale by auction at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama, on June 11-13, 2024.
January 16, 2024 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department equipment for sale by auction at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama, on March 19-22, 2024.
May 16, 2023 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department equipment for sale by auction at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama on June 13-15, 2023.
February 7, 2023 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the list of Highway Department equipment for sale by auction at the J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc. facility in Montgomery, Alabama on March 21-24, 2023, or June 13-15, 2023.
December 20, 2022 - The Commission approved and authorized the Chairman to execute the Auction Sales Agreement between J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc., and the Baldwin County Commission, which will be applicable to all departments of the Commission, with all future equipment inventory lists being brought to the Commission for approval. This agreement shall become effective December 20, 2022, pending full execution by both parties, and terminate December 31, 2023, with an automatic renewal for an additional two (2) years, in one (1) year increments, unless cancelled by either party with a 30-day written notice prior to the contract renewal.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $1,879,150.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: Highway: 11.61825 - $1,853,950.00; Parks: 144.61825 - $25,200.00
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration Staff prepare correspondence and have two (2) Highway equipment lists executed by the Chairman. DJ White, Highway Department, will handle follow up activities for equipment auction.
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Contact:
Mr. Bryant S. Wood, President
J.M. Wood Auction Company, Inc.
3475 Ashley Road
Montgomery, Alabama 36108
Additional instructions/notes: Append to original contract.