How it works
The U.S. Tri-Mission in Rome sells surplus government property through this web-based electronic application called the Online Auction Tool. Each auction will be activated for a period of time clearly stating the start and end date. This information is available on the information panel of the web application. Interested bidders must register in the application and submit bids during the active period of the auction. The currency and bidding increments are defined for each item. Bidders may submit subsequent bids during the auction period.
At the conclusion of the auction, the winning bidder will be notified and provided instructions for payment and pickup of the items. If the bidder fails to respond, make payment, of pickup the items within the timeframes defined in the notice, the bid will be discarded and the next highest bidder will be notified. Bidders with a record of failure to follow up will be banned from future auctions.
Payment
Detailed payment instructions will be sent to the winning bidder. Payment can be made online, or by cash or check to the cashier at the U.S. Embassy in Rome.
Point of Contact:
Email: ROME_OnlineAuction@state.gov
Phone: +39 06 4674 2743
Pickup
Successful bidders must pay first before picking up items. Proof of payment must be presented at time of pickups. Unless stated otherwise in the auction, items will be picked up from the U.S. Embassy in Rome. Winning bidders must schedule the pickup in advance and are responsible for labor and transportation to move the items. No refunding available.
