INVITATION FOR SEALED BIDS


SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SALE

Notice is hereby given that the Russellville Electric Board will accept sealed, written bids for the sale of surplus vehicles and equipment. All items are offered to the public on a competitive, sealed-bid basis in accordance with Alabama municipal asset disposal guidelines.

  • Host Agency: Russellville Electric Board
  • Publication Date: October 20, 2026
  • Bid Submission Deadline: November 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST
  • Public Bid Opening: November 17, 2026, at the Regularly Scheduled Board Meeting

I. DESCRIPTION OF SURPLUS ASSETS

Bidders may submit separate bids for individual items or a combined bid for multiple items. Each bid must clearly specify the target asset(s).

  • 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 4-Wheel Drive
    Mileage: 73,438 miles
    Condition: Sold AS-IS
  • 2011 Dodge 5500 Heavy Duty Bucket Truck
    Mileage: 79,901 miles
    Engine Hours: 9,553 hours
    Condition: Sold AS-IS
  • 2003 Vermeer RT 650 Trencher
    Engine Hours: 675 hours
    Condition: Sold AS-IS

II. INSPECTION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All equipment is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS" with no warranties, express or implied, regarding mechanical viability, safety, or fitness for a particular purpose.

Inspection Location: 1012 Jackson Avenue S. Russellville, AL 35653.

Inquiries: To schedule an inspection or request additional technical records, please visit or contact Russellville Electric Board 256-332-3850.

III. TERMS OF SALE AND PICKUP REQUIREMENTS

Payment Terms: The full amount owed must be paid in full at the immediate time of picking up the equipment. No payment plans or partial deposits will be accepted.

Payment Method: Certified check, cashier's check, or bank wire transfer made payable to the Russellville Electric Board.

Removal Timeline: All awarded equipment must be paid for and physically removed from the utility premises within six (6) weeks of receiving the official winning notification.

Forfeiture: Failure to pay for and remove the equipment within the designated 6-week window will result in the forfeiture of the bid award, and the asset may be offered to the next lowest/highest responsive bidder or re-bid.

IV. SUBMISSION AND OPENING DETAILS

Submission Deadline: Sealed bids must be physically delivered to the administrative office of the Russellville Electric Board no later than Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST.

  • Mailing/Delivery Address: Russellville Electric Board
  • Attn: Sealed Bid - Surplus Equipment
  • 721 Jackson Avenue S., PO Box 1148, Russellville, AL 35653
  • Format: Bids must be submitted in a generic, opaque, sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside: "SEALED BID: SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - NOV 12, 2026". Faxed, emailed, or unsealed submissions will be automatically disqualified.

Public Bid Opening: All submitted bids will be formally and publicly opened, read aloud, and reviewed during the utility board meeting on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Bidders and members of the public are welcome to attend in accordance with the Alabama Open Meetings Act.

The Russellville Electric Board reserves the right to rebid if a reasonable bid is not made, and the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities or technicalities, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the utility and the municipality.