Looking for a deal on a speedboat? How about a generator? 

Maybe really what you want is an Ingersol Rand DD14 One Ton Vibratory Roller for the kids to play with.

Hennepin County is trying to shed some of its extra or unneeded equipment in one of its periodic auctions. Items for sale include boats, trucks, trailers, generators and a snowmobile, alongside the paving equipment. Currently there is an online auction through the website www.municibids.com scheduled Sept. 27 through Oct. 11.

“It’s an easy process,” said Senior Contract Services Analyst Jacki Boeke. “Anyone can go to the municibids website and click on ‘surplus stores,’ then the Hennepin County icon.”

Bidders must first register with municibids.

For further information on all auctions conducted by the county, go to the Hennepin County website or contact Hennepin Purchasing at 612-348-3181. If you're a recreational paver and seriously considering buying that steamroller, contact Patch, so we can do a story on you.