Online Auction Platform

The Vendor is required to provide online auction platform to sell at public auction the state’s tax interest on land sold for nonpayment of taxes and bought in for the state.
- Requirement:
• The auction company, as part of its contracted responsibilities, shall advertise the auction.
• The auction company shall make a prominent statement that purchasers will not receive clear title to any land sold at auction, and further, they are bidding on the tax lien interest on lands held by the state for nonpayment of taxes which may have additional liens.
• The auction company and its agents shall not be liable for damages resulting from conducting the auction.
• It is anticipated that the first online auction will be conducted on or about November 1, 2026.
• Subsequent auctions will be conducted once per quarter, typically four times a year, one in early February, May, August and November.
• These proceeds shall be accounted for by the auction company, and certified payment will be made to the total of sale less the auction company’s commission, providing detailed accounting and balance sheet of auction transactions.