Terms and Conditions for the San Diego Unified Port District
Declared surplus materials, equipment, goods and supplies are offered for sale by the San Diego Unified Port District. (District) A third party web site provider is utilized (Public Surplus, L.L.C.) to conduct electronic auctions. Individuals submitting bid offers are identified herein as Bidders. Individuals selected by the District to purchase items on which they have bid are identified herein as Buyers. Materials, equipment, goods or supplies being sold are identified herein as property.
Bidders must be registered, and in good standing, with Public Surplus, L.L.C., and have read and agreed to the terms and conditions posted on their web site.
Payment. PayMac, a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for San Diego Unified Port District . Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after the Notice of Award of the successful bid.
Payment may only be made online by credit card, or by wire transfer. NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. If you choose to pay with a credit card, please follow the instructions below. The credit card limit per transaction is $4,000.00. For payments larger than this amount, follow the instructions listed under Wire Transfers.
Payment by Credit Card
Login to the Public Surplus site. Click on the My Stuff link and then click on the Past Bids link. Click on the description of the auction and then click on the Pay Online link located on the right hand side of the screen. Follow the steps to complete the transaction. A receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has cleared.
Partial Payment
There will be NO partial payments allowed for an auction. All auctions must be paid in full according to the specified payment process. For example, you WILL NOT be able to pay partially for an auction by Credit Card and pay the remainder by another payment method, such as a wire transfer.
Wire Transfers
For payments over $4,000.00, a Wire Transfer is required. If you need to do a wire transfer, please email support at buyersupport@publicsurplus.com asking for wire instructions or request the instructions via live chat. These instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to allow for prompt payment.
Pick-Up Procedures
1. You will be notified upon receipt of payment. You may then contact the responsible party listed for the auction item and arrange for a mutually convenient pick-up time. You must bring to the pick-up location (1) the Notice of Award, (2) the Paid Receipt and (3) personal identification (such as a Driver License). You must present all three identification items at the scheduled pick-up, or the auction item(s) will not be released to you.
Buyers must be of legal age to enter into a contract with the District.
All property is sold as is, where is with no express or implied warranty. All sales are final. The stated condition of the property is solely an opinion of the District. The District makes no warranties, expressed or implied, as to the condition or quality of the property offered, or the fitness of the property for particular purpose or fitness for use in general. Under no circumstances will a refund or adjustment be made due to the property failing to meet the buyers expectations.
Employees of the District are prohibited from bidding on offered property.
Bidders are encouraged to view offered property prior to placing a bid. Viewing of offered property may be arranged by appointment between the hours of 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. on normal business days by calling the District Materiel Support & Management Center (MSMC) at (619) 686-6337. POC: Tony San Juan or Bobby Engram. The MSMC normal business hours are Monday thru Friday 0730 -1130 and 1230 - 1530, closed on national holidays. For safety and security purposes, viewing of property will not be permitted without an appointment.
Solicitation of information regarding condition, past use, maintenance, or operability other than as is disclosed on the Public Surplus, L.L.C web site is prohibited.
By submission of their bid, Bidders agree to indemnify and hold harmless the District, it agents, officers and employees from liability of any nature or kind arising out of the sale of or Bidders use of the property.
All bids must be submitted in accordance with the procedures established by Public Surplus, L.L.C. Bids submitted in any other manner (i.e.: verbal, telephone, fax, e-mail, etc.) will not be accepted.
The District reserves the right to reject any and all bids in part or in whole. Further, the District reserves the right to withdraw property from sale at any time before the award of sale to the Buyer.
Award will be made to the highest responsive Bidder. Notification of award will be provided by Public Surplus, L.L.C. via e-mail to the selected Bidder. The Buyer shall assume all liability for the property immediately upon notification of award. The District will exercise normal care and caution for protection of the property up to the time of removal, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage.
Price bid is subject to applicable California sales tax unless a valid Resale Certificate Number is provided before payment is made. State of California sales tax will be collected according to California law.
Vehicle Titles. The District will issue a title or certificate upon receipt of payment. Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in the item description on the website. Open titles cannot be issued. The District will not issue replacement titles.
Vehicle Sales. The District does not warrant conformity of vehicles to the requirements of the California Vehicle Code. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 24007.5 notice is given that all buyers of vehicles must obtain a certificate of compliance for smog control devices prior to registration. The document certifies the vehicle complies with applicable Health and Safety Code requirements. Purchases by dealers and vehicles sold for dismantling or for exclusive off-highway use are exempt from this requirement.
Upon receipt of payment, The District will provide the buyer with the vehicle title. Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in the item description on the website. The District will not issue replacement titles. Buyer is responsible for following all Department of Motor Vehicle regulations for the transfer of vehicle title and registration. All smog-related repairs and certifications for vehicles, when applicable, are the sole responsibility of the buyer as outlined in California Vehicle Code, Division 12, Section 24007.5(g).
Buyers must make arrangements to remove awarded property within 10 working days from the date of electronic award. Property not picked up within 10 working days from the date of electronic award will be considered abandoned. Property abandoned by the Buyer will become the property of the District, and may be disposed of by sale or through other means as determined to be in the best interest of the District.
The District will not pack, ship, or provide any shipping supplies (boxes, pallets, tape, packing material, etc.) or services related to the removal of sold property. The Buyer shall assume all costs of removing the property from the sale site.
The Buyer will sign an acknowledgement of receipt for the property at the time that the property is picked up. Any documentation or information required by law or policy will be provided at the time of pick up.