City Surplus Sale

The City of Madera periodically auctions surplus items that are no longer needed for City operations. These items may include vehicles, equipment, office furniture, tools, electronics, and other property that has reached the end of its useful service life.

To ensure transparency and equal access, the City conducts all surplus sales through Public Surplus, a secure third-party online auction platform used by government agencies nationwide.

How It Works

• All surplus items are sold as-is through public auction.
• Anyone may participate by registering for a free account on Public Surplus.
• Bidders may be required to pay a buyer’s premium to Public Surplus if they win an auction.
• Winning bidders are responsible for item pickup and payment according to the site’s posted terms.

Current Auctions

View active City of Madera surplus listings on Public Surplus.

Why We Hold Surplus Sales

Surplus auctions allow the City to recover value from items that have outlived their municipal use while giving residents and businesses the opportunity to purchase quality used equipment at fair market prices. All proceeds from surplus sales are returned to City funds to support ongoing operations and public services.

Questions?

For more information about City surplus items or the auction process, please contact the Procurement Services Manager at jstickman@madera.gov or call (559) 661-5463.