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Warren County Public Schools to offload fleet surplus through sealed bids
Warren County Public Schools (WCPS) has announced an upcoming auction of surplus vehicles from their fleet, inviting the public to place sealed bids. The auction includes a variety of vehicles, from sedans to pickups and SUVs, all listed at competitive minimum bids.
Set to take place on July 26th, 2023, the sealed bids for the auction must be received by 10:00 AM (EST) on July 25th. The bidding will be conducted on official WCPS bid forms, with the clear directive that the sealed bids may not fall under the stated minimum price for each vehicle.
Click here to download the bid form.
The available vehicles include a range of years and models from manufacturers such as Ford, GMC, and Chevrolet, all with their current mileage and minimum bid value listed for bidders to consider.
Surplus Vehicle List
| Item | Year | Make | Model | Vin # | Mileage | Min Bid |
| 1 | 2001 | Ford | Taurus | 1FAFP55U81A288897 | 169911 | $250.00 |
| 2 | 2008 | Chevrolet | Impala | 2G1WS553089280503 | 116731 | $1,500.00 |
| 3 | 2004 | Ford | Taurus | 1FAFP52U74A152297 | 130499 | $400.00 |
| 4 | 2004 | GMC | 2WD Pickup | 1GTEK19V84Z194007 | 158782 | $4,000.00 |
| 5 | 2005 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 1GNEK13Z75R223923 | 181887 | $1,400.00 |
| 6 | 2003 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 1GNEK13Z23J257683 | 172665 | $1,400.00 |
| 7 | 2002 | GMC | Yukon XL | 3GKFK16Z42G32475 | 156485 | $1,500.00 |
| 8 | 2004 | Chevrolet | Tahoe | 1GNEK13Z54J277086 | 151206 | $1,400.00 |
| 9 | 2003 | Chevrolet | Suburban | 1GNFK16Z23J222366 | 134053 | $2,000.00 |
The vehicle surplus list, containing all pertinent details, is accessible on the WCPS website. The vehicles will also be available for public viewing on July 19th and 20th at 465 W. 15th Street, Front Royal, VA 22630.
WCPS has appointed Buck Smith to oversee the auction. All bids must be mailed or hand-delivered to his attention at the Warren County School Board office. It is emphasized that any bid received after the stipulated time or not sealed properly will be automatically rejected.
The WCPS vehicle auction represents a unique opportunity for individuals or businesses looking for affordable vehicle options. The school board’s approach to surplus vehicles via public auction is an open and transparent means of offloading the unneeded inventory, ensuring that the community at large can benefit from these resources.
