SURPLUS PUBLIC AUCTIONS
Public Auctions
Stretch your budget, sustainably. Each month the Office of Surplus Property Management (OSPM) conducts live auctions in partnership with auction houses across the Commonwealth and online, to let the public bid on well-maintained state surplus vehicles, equipment, office furniture, classroom supplies, and more at prices far below retail.
How to Shop
What to Expect
Check the Calendar: Upcoming dates are posted on our Public Auction Calendar.
Auction Formats: We sell through two channels - Auction Houses and Online auctions via GovDeals
Need Help? Call the Richmond State Surplus team at (804) 236-3675.
Preview Days: Vehicles slated for sale can be inspected during the hours listed for each event.
Terms of Sale: All items are sold “as is, where is.” Full payment is due when the hammer falls.
Frequent Opportunities: Auctions are scheduled several times each year, typically starting at 9:00 AM on Fridays or Saturdays.
Browse Online at Any Time: Surplus items listed on GovDeals can be filtered by location, Richmond or Wytheville, and by county, giving you a 24/7 window-shop of everything currently available.
Important Notice: The Department of General Services (DGS) and its divisions are not liable for any losses or damages arising from the use of this website or sites linked from it. Linked sites are provided solely for your convenience; DGS does not endorse or control their content.
Government Entity Auctions
Equip your agency for less, quickly and compliantly.
State agencies, local governments, and other eligible public bodies can acquire surplus property through dedicated OSPM auctions designed for governmental use.
How to Participate
Key Details
Review the Schedule: Upcoming government-only events are listed on our Government Auction Calendar.
Agency Support: Direct questions to statesurplus@dgs.virginia.gov
Year-Round Access: Auctions occur multiple times per year, generally at 9 a.m. on Fridays or Saturdays.
Two Ways to Bid – OSPM conducts:
• Auction House
• Online auctions through GovDeals
Inspection & Payment: Preview windows and “as-is, where-is” terms mirror our public auctions; full payment is required at the close of sale.
Search Online Inventory: GovDeals listings can be filtered by location to view surplus at Richmond and Wytheville.