Rhode Island Government & State Surplus Auctions (2026)
23 active government auctions in Rhode Island right now, listed by 12 named RI sellers across 6 official platforms. Most of it sits in Providence and Cranston (3 RI cities have lots open). The heaviest category is vehicles, at 10 lots.
Government surplus in Rhode Island carries a median winning bid of $919 (typical range $269–$2,804), from 451 completed sales, per the GovAuctions.app Surplus Price Index.
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Single Lot of One (1) Zodiac Hurricane 530 & One (1) Evinrude 40HP Outboard Motor
Kingston, RI · 33 bids
Bulk Lot of 50 Multiline Telephones
Newport, RI
Bulk Lot of 632 Teledex Nugget Telephones
Newport, RI
Pallet of new old stock filters and auto parts
Cranston, RI
FIRESTONE TIRE WITH RIM
Wakefield, 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 · 2 bids
336,642 miDiesel
2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 Box Truck
North Kingstown, RI · 1 bid
268,719 miDiesel
NEW LIGHT TRUCK TIRE WITH RIM
Wakefield, RI
HUD Home — 243 Deerfield Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Cranston, RI
HUD Home — 111 Wellspring Dr, Cranston, RI 02920
Cranston, RI
Who's Selling in Rhode Island Right Now
The 23 active Rhode Island lots come from 12 named sellers - counties, cities, school districts, universities, state agencies and federal sellers. The busiest right now:
- GSA Fleet — U.S. General Services Administration - 6 active listings
- GBtronics LLC, RI - 3 active listings
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - 2 active listings
- NEXCOM NHG - 2 active listings
- South Kingstown, RI - 2 active listings
- Reladyne-Sun Coast - 2 active listings
- U.S. General Services Administration - 1 active listing
- State of Rhode Island - 1 active listing
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 439 completed government auction sales in Rhode Island, by category.
| Category | Median | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | $1,404 | 318 |
| Electronics | $185 | 37 |
| Tools & industrial | $113 | 36 |
| Heavy equipment | $1,452 | 33 |
| Office furniture | $10 | 15 |
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: 2026-10-17
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 Providence lot are the same search but not the same drive. This page sorts by how far the pickup location is from you:
Top Cities for Rhode Island Auctions
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 - 11 active listings in Rhode Island
- GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales - 6 active listings in Rhode Island
- HUD HomeStore - 2 active listings in Rhode Island
- Purple Wave - 2 active listings in Rhode Island
- GSA Real Estate - 1 active listing in Rhode Island
- Municibid - 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 23 open Rhode Island lots come from GovDeals (11), GSA Fleet Vehicle Sales (6), HUD HomeStore (2), Purple Wave (2), 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 (10), other (4), real estate (3), electronics (3), tools (1). 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 (7), Cranston (3), North Providence (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.