Property Services

How to Request Service

• Please submit your move request using our ReADY Request system.
• Current moving and hauling rate is $60.78/hr

Things to remember when scheduling moves

• Scheduling as far ahead as possible is your best bet for getting on our schedule for that dates you want.
• You can request a free prescreen of your move or ask any questions by emailing propserv@colorado.edu or calling 303-492-6524
• If we can’t accommodate your move in the timeframe you need or we feel it is beyond our capacity we will contract it out for you. You can opt out of this when you submit your move request in the ReADY system

Public Auctions

The University of Colorado Boulder Property Services holds auctions periodically. Subscribe to the CU Boulder Property Auctions Newsletter to receive updates about upcoming auctions and other happenings.

Internet Sales

Surplus property is also sold via internet auction sites for more information and pictures of items being sold online please check out our listings on the GovDeals online auction website.

Property Services is also able to assist departments in selling high-end electronics and/or lab equipment through various internet auction sites. Departments will receive proceeds made from internet sales. Please contact the Property Services Supervisor (303-492-1120) to arrange for your internet sale of high-end surplus equipment.

Purchase of Surplus Property by University Employees

State of Colorado (including CU) employees are welcome to purchase surplus property directly from Property Services. State of Colorado (including CU) employees are also welcome to participate in our live auctions and on-line auctions through web-sites such as www.govdeals.com, www.labx.com and www.publicsurplus.com.

Sales Terms and Conditions 

1. All items offered by the University of Colorado are sold As-Is/Where-Is with no warranty or guarantee either expressed or implied. We make reasonable attempts to make known any condition, of which we are aware, that may adversely affect normal “manufactured for” end use.
2. The University of Colorado cannot insure nor confirm suitability for purchaser’s final application.
3. The University of Colorado maintains a strict policy of No Returns or Exchanges.  Purchaser understands and acknowledges that all sales are final. The University of Colorado strongly recommends physically inspecting items or equipment prior to purchase.

Read the CU Boulder Surplus Policy

Property Disposal Request Form

• Are you hoping to trade in, cannibalize, or complete a PI transfer?
• Are you planning to submit capital equipment with a CU ID tag into ReCoup?
•  If you answered yes to either of these questions you need to fill out the Property Disposal Request Form.

AssetWorks ReCoup

We ask that you complete our AssetWorks ReCoup training course before being added to the system.

• To be added to training please reach out to propserv@colorado.edu  or call 303-492-6524
• This training is part of the Departmental Property Manager Certification in conjunction with Property Accounting and Office of Contracts and grants.
• Links to videos and procedure documents
• Once you complete the training please reach out to propserv@colorado.edu or call 303-492-6524 to be added to AssetWorks Recoup system.

AssetWorks ReCoup Log In Site

Hazerdous Materials

• The Property Services team will not pick up any lab items or hazardous materials that do not have a green tag affixed to them.
• Contact Environmental Health and Safety for information on what needs a green tag.

Departmental Proceeds from Sales of Surplus Items

The percentage of proceeds back to departments is based on the net sale value for each individual item as well as the following thresholds:

• $100 To $999.99 - CU Departments keep 51% of proceeds
• $1,000 To $4,999.99 - CU Departments keep 78% of proceeds
• $5,000 To $9,999.99 - CU Departments keep 85.5% of proceeds
• $10,000 and up - CU Departments keep 100% less a $1500 processing fee

Property Services' percentage of sales covers labor, handling, research for fair market value, etc.

Electronics Policies

• CU Boulder follows the electronic policy linked here stating that Property services is responsible for all data destruction.
• We also follow the guidance given by CU's Office of Policy and Efficiency found here. Section 4.II.c.5 has the guidance for disposing electronic equipment and media. In order to follow this guidance, we utilize the Octane Erasure Appliance from Extreme Protocol Solutions which wipes items to the National Institute of Standards and Technology at the U.S. Department of Commerce cybersecurity framework standards and DOD standards.