Rhode Island Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
35 active government auctions in Rhode Island right now, listed by 16 named RI sellers across 6 official platforms. Most of it sits in Providence and North Providence (5 RI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 13 lots.
Government surplus in Rhode Island carries a median winning bid of $922 (typical range $269–$2,800), from 452 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Pallet of new old stock filters and auto parts
Cranston, RI
Motorola CDM750 Low Band 29.7-36mhz 60w 4ch mobile two-way radio Buy it now $225 Ships USA
North Providence, RI
1350 Warwick Neck Ave, Warwick, Rhode Island 02889
Warwick, RI · 48 bids
2003 Volvo VHD Fuel Truck
North Kingstown, RI · 4 bids
336,642 miDiesel
2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 Box Truck
North Kingstown, RI · 1 bid
268,719 miDiesel
2001 Ford F550 Super Duty Flatbed Truck
N. Kingstown, RI · 1 bid
525,026 miDieselManual
HUD Home — 111 Wellspring Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
Cranston, RI
HUD Home — 243 Deerfield Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Cranston, RI
MOTOROLA APX7500 110watt Dual Band VHF 7/800mHZ P25 Phase 2 digital remote radio Buy it now $2000 Ships USA
North Providence, RI
Motorola APX6500 M25URS9PW1AN 7/800 MHZ dashmount Mobile Radio Buy it now $1000 Ships USA
North Providence, RI
New Motorola XTL5000 800Mhz P25 Digital base radio W4 w/ desk mic & spkrtray Buy it now $400 Ships USA
North Providence, RI
2016 Ford F-250
South Kingstown, RI · 3 bids
78,950 mi4x48 cyl
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Who's Selling in Rhode Island Right Now
The 35 active Rhode Island lots come from 16 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 5 active listings
- GBtronics LLC, RI - 4 active listings
- Reladyne-Sun Coast - 4 active listings
- Providence, RI - 3 active listings
- Westerly, RI - 3 active listings
- City of Providence - Information Technology, RI - 3 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 2 active listings
- NEXCOM NHG - 2 active listings
Seller names come from the source platform and change as lots sell, so this list moves week to week.
What Government Surplus Sold For in Rhode Island
Median winning bids from 440 completed government auction sales in Rhode Island, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $1,401 | 318 |
| Electronics | $185 | 37 |
| Tools & industrial | $113 | 36 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,444 | 33 |
| Office furniture | $10 | 16 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Rhode Island. Click any category for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Rhode Island Sold Prices by Item
The most-sold items at Rhode Island government auctions, with the median winning bid for each.
| Item | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $896 | 34 |
| Ford Econoline | $938 | 17 |
| Chevrolet Silverado | $1,875 | 15 |
| Ford F-150 | $635 | 13 |
| Ford F-550 | $2,063 | 11 |
| Dodge Charger | $2,725 | 9 |
| Ford Crown Victoria | $800 | 9 |
| Ford F-350 | $663 | 8 |
| Sander | $77 | 8 |
Based on recent completed government auction sales in Rhode Island. Click any item for its full price history and recent sold examples.
Source: the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.
Whether you're searching for Rhode Island gov auctions, State of Rhode Island surplus, Rhode Island state auctions, or government auto auctions in Rhode Island, this page pulls listings from federal GSA, HUD foreclosures, GovDeals, Public Surplus, and RI state and local agencies into one feed. Every lot is sold directly by the government agency that owns it - you bid on the original platform. Searching outside Rhode Island? Browse government auctions nationwide.Last updated: 2026-10-26
Rhode Island Auctions by Category
Or see these categories nationwide: Vehicles, Real Estate, Electronics, Tools, Equipment, Furniture, Other.
Auctions Near You in Rhode Island
Most surplus is collected in person, so distance usually decides which lots are worth bidding on - a Providence lot and a North Kingstown lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
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Where Rhode Island Auctions Come From
Government surplus in Rhode Island is sold across several official platforms. Here's the current breakdown of active listings:
- GovDeals - 20 active listings in Rhode Island
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 5 active listings in Rhode Island
- Purple Wave - 4 active listings in Rhode Island
- GSA Auctions - 3 active listings in Rhode Island
- HUD HomeStore - 2 active listings in Rhode Island
- GSA Real Estate - 1 active listing in Rhode Island
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I find government surplus auctions in Rhode Island?
- Government surplus auctions in Rhode Island are listed on GSA Auctions (federal surplus), HUD HomeStore (foreclosed properties), GovDeals, Public Surplus, and the State of Rhode Island's own surplus platform. Right now the 35 open Rhode Island lots come from GovDeals (20), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (5), Purple Wave (4), GSA Auctions (3), and 2 other official platforms. GovAuctions aggregates them into one free, searchable feed, and you bid on the original platform.
- What can I buy at government auctions in Rhode Island?
- Government auctions in Rhode Island offer vehicles, heavy equipment, electronics, office furniture, tools, real estate, and seized property from federal, state, and local agencies in RI. The open Rhode Island lots break down as vehicles (13), electronics (8), other (6), real estate (3), tools (2). Items are sold directly by government agencies with no middleman fees.
- Which cities in Rhode Island have the most government auctions?
- Surplus is collected in person, so the pickup city usually decides whether a lot is worth bidding on. The busiest Rhode Island pickup locations right now are Providence (12), North Providence (4), Cranston (3), Westerly (3), North Kingstown (3). Counts move as lots sell and agencies post new rounds.
- Are government auctions in Rhode Island legit?
- Yes - every listing on this page links directly to an official government auction platform (GSA, HUD, GovDeals, Public Surplus). There are no bid packs, credits, or "pay to access" schemes. GovAuctions is a free search layer on top of these official platforms; you bid on the original site.
- Are government auctions in Rhode Island open to the public?
- Yes. Government surplus auctions in Rhode Island are open to the public. Anyone can register and bid on items through official platforms like GSA Auctions. No special license is required.