City of Smithville, Sealed Bid for Abandoned Aircraft Auction - Bid No. A002, 1975 Cessna 177RG
City of SmithvilleCity · Smithville, TX- Due
- Oct 26, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
The 30-second brief
The City of Smithville, Texas is accepting sealed bids for the public auction and sale of an unclaimed abandoned aircraft, specifically a 1975 Cessna 177RG with serial number 177RG0653. The aircraft is sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with all faults, with a starting bid of $6,000.00. The asset is located for inspection at the Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX. Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville, TX 78957 no later than October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Successful bidders must make full payment in cash, cashier's check, or money order within 48 hours and remove the aircraft within 21 business days.
1975 Cessna 177RG; Identification (serial) Number: 177RG0653
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Summary
The City of Smithville, Texas is accepting sealed bids for the public auction and sale of an unclaimed abandoned aircraft, specifically a 1975 Cessna 177RG with serial number 177RG0653.
The aircraft is sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS' with all faults, with a starting bid of $6,000.00. The asset is located for inspection at the Smithville Crawford Municipal Airport, 765 NW Loop 230, Smithville, TX. Sealed bids must be delivered to the City Secretary’s Office at City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville, TX 78957 no later than October 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM. Successful bidders must make full payment in cash, cashier's check, or money order within 48 hours and remove the aircraft within 21 business days.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1975 Cessna 177RG; Identification (serial) Number: 177RG0653
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Official Bid Form
- Submit to
- City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville, TX 78957
- Scope location
- Smithville, TX
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Smithville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 26, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Hall, 317 Main St., Smithville, TX 78957.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Smithville in TX, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1975 Cessna 177RG; Identification (serial) Number: 177RG0653. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Smithville?
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What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Official Bid Form. Review the full document from City of Smithville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Smithville, TX. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.