Invitation to Bid - Sale of Spent Brass - Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office

The Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking bids for the purchase of as-generated quantities of once-fired (mixed) spent brass, specifically small arms cartridge casings. The items available for sale include:

• .40 caliber casings
• 9 MM casings
• .38 caliber casings
• .45 caliber casings
• .223 caliber casings
• Assorted rifle caliber casings

Quantities may also contain a small percentage of live rounds, non-brass casings, and shotgun husks.

The solicitation is issued by the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office.

This contract involves the sale of spent brass cartridge casings collected by the Sheriff's Office. The brass is sold as generated, and the actual quantity may vary. The sale is intended for the highest bidder who meets all requirements.

Contract requirements include:

• Bids must be for a per pound price, which will remain effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
• The national scrap dealer price is currently $1.58 per pound; any bid below this average will be rejected.
• Brass must be weighed on a calibrated scale before removal.
• The successful bidder is responsible for providing their own container and tie-down.
• Inspection, weighing, and removal of spent brass will be by appointment only.

To submit a bid:

• All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked "Sealed Bid for Sale of Spent Brass."
• Bids can be delivered in person to 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, to arrive in time for the bid opening.
• Bids will be opened on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office, Parish Courthouse, 828 S Irma Gonzales, Suite 101, Louisiana.

The successful bidder must contact Lt. Brad Carpenter at 225-621-8380 to schedule inspection, weighing, and removal by appointment.