Files pertaining to surplus property sales shall contain copies of all documents necessary to provide a complete record of the sales transactions and shall include the following as appropriate:
- (a) A copy of the request/invitation for bids if a written request/invitation for bids is employed. A list of items or lots sold, indicating acquisition cost, upset price and sales price indicated.
- (b) A copy of the advertising literature distributed to prospective bidders.
- (c) A list of prospective bidders solicited.
- (d) An abstract of bids received.
- (e) Copies of bids received, including Standard Form 119, Contractor's Statement of Contingent or Other Fees, together with other relevant information.
- (f) A statement concerning the basis for determination that proceeds constitute a reasonable return for property sold.
- (g) When appropriate, full and adequate justification for not advertising the sale when the fair market value of property sold in this manner in any one case exceeds $1,000.
- (h) A justification concerning any award made to other than the high bidder.
- (i) The approval of the reviewing authority when required.
- (j) A copy of the notice of award.
- (k) All related correspondence.
(l) In the case of auction or spot bid sales, the following additional information should be included:
- (1) A summary listing of the advertising used (e.g., newspapers, radio, television, and public postings).
- (2) The names of the prospective bidders who attended the sale.
- (3) A copy of any pertinent contract for auctioneering services and related documents.
- (4) A reference to files containing record of deposits and payments.