Median winning bid from 35 completed sales in Rhode Island over the last year. Only items with at least five sales are shown.
| Item | Median | Typical range | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | $480 | $303–$875 | 10 |
| Bicycle | $135 | $62–$153 | 8 |
| John Deere Equipment | $8,600 | $1,017–$15,075 | 6 |
| Semi Truck | $4,200 | $3,725–$4,900 | 6 |
| Ford F-550 | $2,000 | $1,225–$3,000 | 5 |
Winning bids only, excluding lots that closed with no bidder. Hammer price before any buyer's premium or tax.
Rhode Island is small but its agency surplus volume punches above its weight, mostly because of Naval Station Newport, the Coast Guard footprint, and the RIDOT fleet turnover cycle. Most municipal surplus from Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Pawtucket runs through GovDeals, while RIDOT and RIPTA equipment shows up on PublicSurplus. Federal grant-awarded surplus (FEMA radio gear, DHS port security equipment, DOT road maintenance vehicles) tends to appear within a few months of being cycled out, so the past 3 months of listings usually include working, recently retired equipment. Pickup is easy because everything is within a 45-minute drive of Providence.
Each state lists separately on the source platforms, but BidProwl lets you search Rhode Island and Massachusetts side by side. If you're willing to drive 30 to 60 minutes for pickup, widening to both states roughly doubles the available inventory. Grant-awarded equipment is often awarded to regional clusters so the same lot type shows up across both states.
GovDeals carries the bulk of municipal Rhode Island surplus. PublicSurplus handles RIDOT and RIPTA. GSA Auctions and DLA Disposition cover federal lots from Naval Station Newport. Smaller fire and police departments occasionally use Municibid.
Listings refresh twice a day. New surplus from Rhode Island agencies usually appears on BidProwl within 24 hours of being posted to the source platform. Subscribe to alerts to catch new lots as they go live.
36 active auctions from federal and state agencies in Rhode Island.

Single Family Home at 41 Beeckman Ave, Cranston, RI 02920. 3 bed | 1 bath | 1,051 sq ft | built 1975. FHA financing: IE (Insured Escrow). Eligible bid...

CHASSIS AND CAB, 7.5L V8 GAS. Bucket truck MTI Telsta Bucket Model # A28D Serial # 98770386F Runs and drives with a jump. Boom operated when taken out...
Salvage title, runs with jump, bucket boom leaks, rust noted

REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR, 2.3L L4 SOHC 8V. Sold as is, as seen, no warranties implied. May be missing parts and/or require repairs.
Salvage title, sold as-is, may be missing parts

Automobiles/Cars - Seller: State of Rhode Island

REGULAR CAB PICKUP 2-DR, 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V. Runs and drives with a jump. Body and frame rot. Can be seen Mon-Fri 7:30-2:00 @ West Warwick DPW 10 Junior...
Salvage title, body and frame rot, needs jump to start

This auction is for all 3 things listed below as a complete package. 1999, D&C Marine, 23’ Ocean Scout, VIN Number: DCM23D17I999, no odometer 2022 M...
Salvage-listed, soft deck spots, cracked transom, torn rub r

V6 3.7 L Gasoline Engine, 2015 US EPA Label, CARB Compliant, Automatic Transmission, Air Conditioner, Power Windows, Power Locks

50" X 77" X 31" The left side of the freezer was okay when taken off line; however the right refrigerator side does not Sold as
Freezer works, refrigerator side does not function

61l x 30w x 44h As is condition, won't keep temp

Single Family Home at 39 Illinois St, Central Falls, RI 02863. 4 bed | 1.1 bath | 1,923 sq ft | built 1850. FHA financing: UI (Uninsured). Eligible bi...

SPORT UTILITY 4-DR, 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V, 4WD. Vehicle for parts only! Vehicle does not run; parts have been removed. Vehicle was maintained every 6,000...
For parts only, does not run, mice infestation

Single Family Home at 102 Colvintown Rd, Coventry, RI 02816. 4 bed | 1 bath | 1,477 sq ft | built 1800. FHA financing: UI (Uninsured). Eligible bidder...

SPORT UTILITY 4-DR, 2.4L L4 DOHC 16V FFV. SUV SOLD AS IS. CLEAR GLASS AND AC WORKS GOOD CAR STARTS AND DRIVES ROCKER PANELS HAVE ROT. EXTENT IS U...
Rocker panel rot, transmission lag, sold as-is

SEDAN 4-DR, 1.6L L4 DOHC 16V 2WD. VEHICLE FOR PARTS ONLY. Issues with vehicle: engine needs repair; head gasket/cracked head or block; power steerin...
Vehicle for parts only, engine seized, power steering inoper

This auction is for (8) pallets containing (48) 2017 F250 center console seat assemblies and (12) 2017 Chevy Silverado center console seat assemblies....
Salvage/damaged lot, used parts for vehicle assembly

52 GREENE AVE, Cranston, RI 02920. 4 bed | 2 bath | 1,960 sq ft. Type: FORECLOSURE

37 ROYAL AVE, Providence, RI 02904. 3 bed | 2 bath | 1,529 sq ft. Type: FORECLOSURE

Qty 1 New in box Motorola XTL5000 700/800mhz P25 digital mobile/base radio. Brand new never entered into service. This package includes desk mic a...

Qty 1 Used Motorola APX6500 7-800mhz P25 phase 1 and 2 TDMA digital mobile/base radio. Bench tested and in fully working condition. Shown minor si...

Qty 1 Used Motorola CDM750 Low Band 29.7-36mhz 60w 4ch mobile two-way radio. Model AAM25BKC9AA1AN 29.7-36 mhz 60 Watts 4 Channel Bench tested i...

CHASSIS AND CAB, 6.6L V8 OHV 32V TURBO DIESEL. Sold as is, as seen, no warranties implied. May be missing parts and/or require repairs. If you have...
Salvage vehicle, sold as-is, may be missing parts

EXTENDED CARGO VAN, 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V. Sold as is, as seen, no warranties implied. May be missing parts and/or require repairs.
Salvage/damaged vehicle, sold as-is, may need repairs

CARGO VAN, 4.6L V8 SOHC 16V. Sold as is, as seen, no warranties implied. May be missing parts and/or require repairs.
Salvage vehicle, sold as-is, may be missing parts

EXTENDED CARGO VAN, 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V. Sold as is, as seen, no warranties implied. May be missing parts and/or require repairs.
Salvage vehicle, sold as-is, may be missing parts