BIDERA Government Auctions (Government Surplus)
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Auction Details
Auction Format
Online
Auction Type
Online government surplus auctions for city/county agencies (e.g., police departments, fire departments, public works, schools); multi-city surplus auctions; occasional real estate auctions (per Terms).
Auction Format
Auction Schedule
Auctions are event-based and scheduled per seller agency. Example schedules: (1) Starts 6/27/2025 5:00 PM ET; First lot closes 7/15/2025 7:00 PM ET (Broward Sheriff’s Office). (2) Starts 6/20/2025 5:00 PM ET; First lot closes 7/8/2025 7:00 PM ET (Miami-Dade County Public Schools). Physical preview days, when offered, are announced per event (e.g., one-day preview 7/7/2025 from 7:30 AM–2:00 PM ET for MDCPS).
Auction Delivery Available
Not specified
Auction Delivery Details
The site does not advertise delivery or shipping services; items are located with the owning agency and must be removed by buyer within the stated timeframe.
Buyer Fee Details
Effectively 3 business days (local) or 7 business days (out-of-state) before storage fees begin.
Seller Fees
Not specified on public site for general surplus auctions. Terms note a non‑refundable 25% deposit may be collected on real estate auctions only.
Storage Holding Fees
Local buyers: 3 business days to remove; Out-of-state buyers: 7 business days. After that, $50/day storage fee applies up to 5 days max; beyond 5th day, item deemed abandoned, rights and any payments forfeited, account banned.
Who can Register
Open to the public and dealers. Create an online account; a $1 temporary/pending authorization may appear on the credit card. International and American Express credit cards are not accepted for registration. If you are a dealer, use dealership address. At pickup: Private buyers must present driver’s license; licensed dealers must present dealer license, resale tax certificate, PIN#, and driver’s license.
Fees and Methods
Payment Methods
Accepted: Wire transfer, Zelle, Visa, MasterCard. Not accepted: Cash, cashier’s checks (no longer accepted), American Express, international credit cards. Payment deadline generally by 3:00 PM ET the next business day after auction close (some event notices state by 5:00 PM the next day—follow each event’s notice).
Bidding Methods
Online only via Bidera.com (desktop/mobile web). Events show “This Auction Uses Proxy Bidding.” No in-person bidding is described; no official mobile app is required or referenced.
Rules and Notes
Extended Notes
BIDERA operates multi-agency online auctions; assets remain at each agency’s location (not at Bidera HQ). Event pages consistently state “This Auction Uses Proxy Bidding.” The public site does not describe a mobile app, gate pass, PIN, or digital check-in system; no virtual queue or appointment app is referenced. Registration requires a credit card on file (temporary $1 authorization). Payment methods have evolved—older listings sometimes mention cashier’s checks, but current Terms explicitly state no cash or cashier’s checks are accepted. Always follow the event’s Auction Notice for specific deadlines, pickup addresses, and any designated tag agency.
Pickup Rules
Bring printed paid invoice. Private buyers must bring driver’s license. Dealers must bring dealer license, resale tax certificate, PIN#, and driver’s license (when applicable). Proof of title transfer is required for DMV-registered vehicles/trailers; no pickup before title transfer. Pickup instructions are provided only after payment is processed. Removal deadlines: locals 3 business days; out-of-state 7 business days. No 3rd-party pickup allowed when payment is by credit card; 3rd-party pickup only permitted with immediate funds (Wire/Zelle).
Policies
All items sold AS-IS; all sales final; no returns, exchanges, or chargebacks.; All sales are subject to approval/confirmation by the owning agency; no absolute auctions on Bidera.com.; Payment deadline: Generally by 3:00 PM ET the next business day after auction close per Terms; some event notices specify by 5:00 PM the following day—follow the specific auction’s notice.; Title transfer is mandatory for DMV-registered vehicles/trailers before pickup. Some events specify a designated tag agency (e.g., Broward Express).; Taxes: Sales tax applies unless a valid resale certificate is provided; vehicle buyers pay tax at title transfer.
Third Party
Third Party Available
Yes (conditional)
Third Party Requirements
Allowed only if payment is made with immediate funds (Wire or Zelle). Not allowed with credit card payments. Additional authorization steps are not detailed publicly; instructions are provided to winning bidders.
Third Party Process
Arrange after payment is confirmed; follow event-specific pickup instructions. Transporter must comply with agency site rules; details vary by event/location.
Self Pickup
Self Pickup Available
Yes
Self Pickup Requirement
Paid invoice, government-issued ID; for vehicles/trailers, proof of title transfer prior to release.
Self Pickup Process
After payment is processed, Bidera provides pickup instructions. Some lots require scheduling pickup with the agency contact. No pickup permitted before title transfer on vehicles. Removal within 3 business days (local) or 7 business days (out-of-state).
This page was last updated on September 1, 2025 and some details may have changed. Reach out directly to the auction with any questions.
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