Request for Proposals: City of Cookeville Auction Services for Firearms

The Cookeville Police Department is soliciting written proposals, on a competitive basis, from interested and qualified companies or professionals to provide Auctioneer Services to facilitate the sale of firearms through a public auction. Those submitting proposals must be located in and licensed to conduct business in Putnam County, TN, hold or have access to a Federal Firearms License (FFL), and demonstrate experience in firearm auctions.Proposals, as submitted, should include:All estimated costs related to the services requested in this RFP (commission percentage, fee structure based on sale proceeds, etc.)Description of advertising plan and exposureDescription of how firearms will be securely stored, handled, and ownership legally transferred in accordance with federal and state lawDescription of how buyer eligibility requirements under federal and state law will be ensuredDescription of transparent recordkeeping and post-sale documentationProposed timeline and auction format (online, in person, etc.)Terms of insurance and liabilityDescription of payment and settlement processCopy of Federal Firearms License (FFL)Copy of valid City or Cookeville and/or Putnam County, TN, business licensePlease submit your proposal no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, to Major James Harris at For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.. Feel free contact Major James Harris with any questions at +1 (555) 000-0000.Each Proposal will be evaluated on meeting the above requirements and the submitted information, documentation, experience, exposure, and merits.