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State Surplus Property

The State Surplus Warehouse is not open on a daily basis to the general public. However, auctions to purchase surplus property by bid are open to the general public and held throughout the year. Upcoming auction dates are listed below. Separate auctions are held for personal property and vehicles. Property auctions are held on Wednesdays, with viewing of property available to the general public 2 days prior to the auction from 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. each day. Vehicle auctions are held on Saturdays, with viewing of the vehicles available the day of the auction.

Personal or business checks will be accepted if accompanied by a bank letter which guarantees payment. For more information on purchasing State Surplus Property see our brochure How Do I Purchase State of Illinois Surplus Personal Property?

Application Process

Local government and not-for-profit organizations who desire to establish accounts to purchase surplus State property may do so by completing the attached Application to Purchase and returning to the address below.

Department of Central Management Services
State Surplus Property Control
1924 South 10 1/2 Street
Springfield, Illinois 62703
(217) 782-7786

Forms for State Agencies

Auction Dates

Vehicle Auctions Property Auctions

Onsite and online at IDOT at 505 N. MacArthur, Springfield Saturday, September 13 at 9:00 a.m.

Onsite and online at CMS at 1924 S. 10 ½ Street, Springfield Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 a.m.

Online only auctions on website: www.proxibid.com/larryrichie

  • Saturday, September 20 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 4 at 9:00 a.m.
  • Thursday, October 9 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.

*Online only auction vehicles are located at various IDOT yards throughout the State and are not available for pre-inspection. Check individual dates for vehicle locations.

Special Onsite Sale - October 18

When:

October 18 at 8:00 a.m. (CST)
Onsite registration opens at 7 a.m. day of auction

Where:

Illinois State Armory Building,
2nd & Adams, Springfield, IL
Enter from the north entrance on Adams Street

Preview:

Friday, October 17, 2008, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Onsite & Online Sale - November 19

When:

November 19 at 9:00 a.m. (CST)
Onsite Registration Opens 7 a.m. day of auction

Where:

online at www.proxibid.com
CMS - 1924 S. 10 1/2 Street, Springfield, IL

Preview:

November 17 & 18, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

 

Check out http://ibid.illinois.gov for our online auction.
Live web cast auctions broadcast on http://www.proxibid.com.

I-BID Online Auction

I-Bid Online Auction

Through I-Bid, the public is able to bid on state surplus items, using any computer with Internet access.

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 State Surplus Property 
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