Purple Wave Awarded National Auctioneer Services Contract Through OMNIA Partners

Purple Wave has received a three-year contract, with two optional one-year renewals, to provide Auctioneer Services to public agencies nationwide.

MANHATTAN, Kan., June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Who is Purple Wave?

Founded in 2000, Purple Wave Auction is a leader in online, no-reserve equipment auctions serving the agriculture, construction, government, and fleet industries, providing opportunities for customers to buy and sell equipment with confidence.

Since 2008, Purple Wave has conducted 449 government auctions. The company offers an easy, straightforward way to process your inventory or add to your fleet. Purple Wave understands government entities and their need to have a simple, yet powerful solution to manage inventory. Selling from their location offers public agencies the ability to get full transparency and great results without the hassle of having to take photos, videos or transfer titles.

Purple Wave's recent award as the national full-service auction through OMNIA Partners highlights their ability to fill a critical gap in auction services for public agencies across the country.

"This award lends credibility to the fact that a more personal, local and tailored approach to selling assets brings more revenue back to public agencies nationwide," said John Littler, Strategic Accounts Manager.

Who is OMNIA Partners?

As your ally in the purchasing process, OMNIA Partners is dedicated to optimizing procurement for your organization. Our goal is to improve the way your organization identifies, evaluates, and procures what they need at the best value. With free membership, you'll gain full access to our portfolio of leading national supplier contracts, spend visibility, analytics, and subject matter experts to help you identify more strategic and efficient ways to procure. We are here to help you achieve your procurement goals while saving you time and money along the way.

How does OMNIA Partners help government agencies?

• Competitively Solicited, Publicly Awarded Contracts - OMNIA Partners enables public agencies to utilize competitively solicited, publicly awarded contracts, eliminating the need to issue their own RFP. This saves valuable time and allows staff to focus on higher-priority initiatives.
  
  
• Access to OPUS, OMNIA Partner's intuitive eCommerce platform, offers access to a broad portfolio of cooperative contracts, tailored to the needs of public sector and nonprofit organizations.
  
  
• Streamlined Processes - With a vetted network of awarded supplier partners, OMNIA Partners helps agencies optimize procurement workflows, delivering a smooth, compliant, and efficient purchasing experience from start to finish.

How does Purple Wave help government agencies?

• No Fees - Free for government agencies to list equipment with Purple Wave.
  
  
• Access to Satellite Locations - The only supplier within the OMNIA Partners portfolio equipped with options for satellite locations at Copart yards.
  
  
• Appraisal Services - Purple Wave offers a robust appraisal services team that provides Desktop Valuations, On-Site Appraisals and USPAP Appraisals.
  
  
• Shipping Services - If you're looking for an easy and stress-free way to transport your equipment, look no further than Purple Wave Shipping. Our team of experts are here to handle every detail so you don't have to.

OMNIA Partners & Purple Wave Partnership Benefits

• Nationwide Visibility - Purple Wave currently has 485,000+ registered bidders, offering increased visibility of your equipment across the U.S.
  
  
• Trusted Sources - With over 40 years of combined experience in the government sector, OMNIA Partners and Purple Wave offer a streamlined process with access to a Straight.Simple.Sold. auction model.
  
  
• Fast Turnaround - With a competitively solicited, publicly awarded contract in place, agencies gain immediate access to Purple Wave's services, eliminating delays associated with issuing RFPs and waiting through lengthy review processes.

"OMNIA Partner's great reputation and contacts, coupled with Purple Wave's dedication to a straight and simple customer experience, combine the best of both worlds," said Littler.

Together, Purple Wave and OMNIA Partners are joining forces to provide a high level of service for government equipment procurement — efficient, trusted, and nationwide.

SOURCE Purple Wave Inc