WILLOWS – The U.S. Forest Service will be selling surplus vehicles and miscellaneous equipment by public Internet auction.

The Mendocino and Shasta-Trinity National Forests will sell vehicles, miscellaneous equipment and office furniture, to the highest Internet bidder.

As of Nov. 30, bid items are available on the GSA Web site, www.gsaauctions.gov .

Internet bidding began Nov. 30 and will continue through Dec. 8 until the posted deadline time per sale item, Central Standard Time.

On the GSA Web site, type in sale number 91QSCI10097 into the “Enter Search Text” box. Only Forest Service items will be displayed.

With each item of this search there is an assigned number, description, photos(s) if available, and a contact name and phone number if further inquiry is needed.

Bidders are cautioned to view the “Terms and Conditions” (in the blue tool bar at the top of the page) for all requirements regarding registering, bidding, payment, warranties, and removal of successfully bid items.

Internet sale vehicles and equipment are available for public viewing weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, through Tuesday, Dec. 8. Viewing at the Willows office will include Saturday, Dec. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Following are the forest contacts:

Mendocino National Forest

825 N. Humboldt Avenue, Willows

Contact: Sandy Benamati, 530-934-1119 or Hank Foushay, 530-635-7002

Shasta-Trinity National Forest

6101 Airport Road, Redding

Contact: April Smith, 530-226-2790