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PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID - SALE OF SPENT BRASS The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office offers for sale to the highest bidder the following: As generated, quantities of once-fired (mixed) spent brass, small arms cartridge casings consisting of .40 caliber, 9 MM, .38 caliber, .45 caliber, .223 caliber and assorted rifle caliber casings. (Quantity may include a small percentage of live rounds, non-brass casing and shot gun husk.) Bids will be opened on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Parish Courthouse, 828 S Irma Gonzales, Suite 101, Louisiana. All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Sealed Bid for Sale of Spent Brass”. Bids may be delivered to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Parish Courthouse, the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Parish Courthouse, 828 S Irma Gonzales, Suite 101, Louisiana or mailed to P.O. Box 268, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, in time for the bid opening. The national scrap dealer price is currently listed at an average of $1.33 per pound. Any bid that is submitted below the national average will be rejected. Bids must be for a per pound price which will remain in effect for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. Brass must be weighed on a calibrated scale prior to removal by the successful bidder. The successful bidder must provide his or her own container and tie-down. Inspection, weighing and removal of spent brass will be by appointment only. The successful bidder will contact Sergeant Brad Carpenter at 225-621-8380 to schedule the appointment. His office hours are Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. By submitting his or her bid, the bidder understands and agrees that he or she shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department against any and all liability, claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and or nature and for the loss of or damage to any property occurring in connection with, incident to, or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, created as a result of this sale, from the negligent acts or omissions of the successful bidder and or any employee, representative or agent of the successful bidder. The successful bidder is responsible for the removal of all property in accordance with the requirements for the sale terms and conditions as stated. The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Department retains the right to terminate, without notice, the sales contract, if in its opinion, the successful bidder has not complied with sale terms and conditions and or the requirements of the sale as set forth in this notice. Physical inspection of the property is encouraged and highly recommended. The condition of the property is not warrantied. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, and to waive any formalities. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed Sergeant Brad Carpenter at 225-621-8380. Robert “Bobby” Webre, Sheriff Publish May 13th, May 20th, and May 27th – The Gonzales Weekly Citizen.

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