After more than three decades serving the Central Valley, Fresno-based Bill Nelson General Engineering Construction Inc. is closing its doors as owner Bill Nelson retires, with the company\u2019s fleet of heavy construction equipment scheduled to be sold at auction Oct. 30.<\/p>\n
\nBar None Auction will conduct the online retirement sale, featuring excavators, wheel loaders, backhoes, trucks and other equipment used by the longtime general engineering contractor.<\/p>\n
\nThe auction marks the end of more than 30 years in business for the company, which has specialized in underground utilities, water and sewer systems, excavation, drainage and other infrastructure projects.<\/p>\n
\nThroughout its history, Bill Nelson General Engineering has worked on infrastructure projects for municipalities and public agencies across the Central Valley.<\/p>\n
\nThe company\u2019s closure comes as Nelson prepares to retire from the construction industry. The sale will make equipment previously used in the company\u2019s operations available to contractors, agricultural businesses and other heavy-equipment operators.<\/p>\n
\nJeff Huber, marketing director for Bar None Auction, said retirement sales give buyers an opportunity to purchase equipment directly from established contractors.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cRetirement auctions like this are special because buyers have an opportunity to acquire equipment directly from an established working contractor who relied on that equipment to run their business,\u201d Huber said.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMr. Nelson built a respected company over many years, and we\u2019re honored that he has entrusted Bar None Auction with conducting his retirement sale and finding the next owners for this equipment.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe auction is expected to attract interest from general engineering contractors, utility companies, grading and excavation businesses, municipalities and agricultural operations throughout California and the western United States, according to Bar None Auction.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s for sale<\/p>\n
\nThe auction features late-model Caterpillar construction equipment, commercial trucks and a variety of attachments and support machinery.<\/p>\n
\nAmong the equipment available are:<\/p>\n
2025 Caterpillar 420 loader backhoe
\n2023 Caterpillar 325 hydraulic excavator
\n2023 Caterpillar 930M wheel loader
\n2022 Caterpillar 279D3 skid steer loader
\nAdditional Caterpillar 325-series excavators
\nAdditional Caterpillar 930M wheel loaders
\nMultiple Caterpillar 420-series loader backhoes
\nFreightliner trucks, water trucks and trailers
\nTowable air compressors and compaction equipment
\nAsphalt Zipper machines
\nCaterpillar buckets, compaction wheels and other attachments<\/p>\n
Auction and inspection details<\/p>\n
\nThe online auction is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, with the first lots beginning to close at 8:30 a.m. Pacific time.<\/p>\n
\nProspective buyers will have two opportunities to inspect the equipment before bidding.<\/p>\n
\nEquipment previews are scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the company\u2019s facility at 2741 E. Malaga Ave. in Fresno.<\/p>\n
\nBidding will take place online, allowing buyers outside the region to participate.<\/p>\n
\nBar None Auction, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Sacramento, specializes in heavy equipment, commercial trucks, vehicles and industrial equipment. The company operates auction facilities in Fresno, Sacramento, Fontana and Woodburn, Oregon.<\/p>\n