Gloucester County Public Schools
ONLINE SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The bidder certifies by entering their bid that this it is made without prior understanding, agreement or accord with other person submitting a bid for the same item and that this bid is in all respects bona fide, fair and not the result of any act of fraud or collusion with another person. Any false statement hereunder constitutes a felony and can result in a fine or imprisonment, as well as civil damages.
Award will be made to the highest responsive, responsible bidder.
The School Board of Gloucester County reserves the right to award by item, groups of items, or total bid; to reject any and/or all bids in whole or in part, and to waive any informality or technical defects if, in its judgment the best interests of the School Board of Gloucester County will be served.
Each bid is received with the understanding that the acceptance by the School Board of Gloucester County of the offer to purchase any or all of the items described therein, shall constitute a contract between the bidder and the School Board of Gloucester County
In the event of default by the bidder to pay for and remove the items within the prescribed time period, the School Board of Gloucester County reserves the right to sell or otherwise dispose of the items through other means, and hold the bidder liable for any excess cost, lost revenues or expenses occasioned thereby. Until restitution is made to the School Board of Gloucester County satisfaction by the defaulted bidder, they will be disqualified from participating in any future School Board of Gloucester County sale.
The bidder guarantees to save the School Board of Gloucester County, its agents or employees, harmless from liability of any nature or kind in the sale of or bidder's use of the property.
Appeals Procedure: Upon request, administrative appeals information will be provided which shall be used for hearing protests of a decision to award or an award, appeals from refusals to allow withdrawal of bids, appeals from disqualifications and determinations of non-responsibility and appeals from decisions or disputes arising during the performance of a contract.
Direct contact with School Board of Gloucester County departments, other than Purchasing, on the subject of this bid is expressly forbidden except with the foreknowledge and permission of the head of Purchasing or their representative.
Applicable Law and Courts: Any award resulting from this solicitation shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and any litigation with respect thereto shall be brought in the courts of the Commonwealth. The awardee shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
Contract. An award of sale is a contract between the winning bidder and Gloucester County Public Schools upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Gloucester County Public Schools may pursue all legal remedies allowed by law against any bidder who fails to make payment for a winning bid.
Guarantee Waiver. All property is offered for sale as-is, where-is. Gloucester County Public Schools makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the condition, usability, value, merchantability, authenticity, or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. Some or all items may have been declared unsafe in their present condition by a federal or state safety standard. Buyers should inspect and, if necessary, repair/test all items prior to any use. Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages, including but not limited to special, direct, indirect, or consequential damages.
No Description Warranty. Gloucester County Public Schools is not responsible for any omissions or errors in description of items being offered for sale. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to inspect and satisfy him or herself as to the details and conditions of the item offered before entering a bid. The Agency does not attest to the authenticity of any item.
Inspection. Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding. Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the item description or contact the person listed to schedule an inspection.
Indemnification. Bidder agrees for and on behalf of bidder, bidder's heirs, successors and assigns that bidder shall indemnify and hold Gloucester County Public Schools harmless from and against any claim, demand or cause of action arising or alleged to have arisen out of the sale or failure to sell any item of surplus property including claims for personal or bodily injury, death or contract damages.
Consideration of Bid. Gloucester County Public Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed before a notice of award is delivered.
Reserve Requirement. If there is a reserve requirement and the reserve price is not met by the close of bidding, Gloucester County Public Schools reserves the right to sell the auction item to the next highest bidder, relist the item for auction, or otherwise dispose of the item at Gloucester County Public Schools’s discretion.
Notice of Award. Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from PublicSurplus.com
Payment. PayMac Inc. a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for Gloucester County Public Schools. Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after the date of 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 partially pay for an auction by Credit Card and pay the remainder by another payment method, such as a wire transfer. All credit card payments must be made using a single credit card.
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 and ask for wire instructions or request the instructions via live chat. These instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to ensure prompt payment.
Pick-Up and Third Party Pick-Up Procedures
Upon receipt of payment, You will be notified by email sent to the address You provided at registration with Publicsurplus.com. You may then contact Gloucester County Public Schools 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 picture 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.
2. If you are picking up an item for someone else, you will need to bring the Notice of Award and the Paid Receipt (photo copies are acceptable), plus a note from the designated winning bidder specifically naming you as authorized representative, along with your own personal picture identification. In addition, you must arrange for the winning bidder to send an e-mail from the winning bidder e-mail address used for the auction, stating that you are authorized to pick-up the item.
Shipping. We cannot ship any item(s). It will be your responsibility to follow the Third-Party Pick-Up Procedures above to ensure that your item is released.
Bid Deposits. Gloucester County Public Schools may require bid deposits in order to ensure fairness to all bidders. The deposit will be reversed if no default occurs or the bidder does not win the auction. The deposit will be retained if the winning bidder defaults.
Buyer Premium. A Buyer Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment. The premium will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment required.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax. Gloucester County Public Schools may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Gloucester County Public Schools prior to payment. If applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment specified.
Removal. Buyer must remove auction item(s) from the agency premises within ten (10) business days after the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award. If the Buyer, after making payment for an item, fails to remove the item within the specified time, the agency reserves the right (1) to retain all payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or otherwise. Successful bidders are responsible for packing, loading, removing and transporting all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Notice of Award. Buyer is responsible for verifying quantity before loading or adjustment may not be made. The Buyer must make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Gloucester County Public Schools assume responsibility for packing, loading or transporting auction item(s). Buyer shall be liable to and reimburse Gloucester County Public Schools for any damage to Gloucester County Public Schools’s property caused by Buyer’s or Buyer Agent’s removal of auction item(s) from the premises. No maintenance may be performed on Gloucester County Public Schools property.
Risk of Loss. In the event an auction item is lost or destroyed after a notice of award has been sent but prior to removal, and to the extent such loss or destruction is not caused by the buyer, or buyer’s agent or employee, Gloucester County Public Schools will refund any money paid. The liability of Gloucester County Public Schools shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.
Vehicle Titles. Gloucester County Public Schools will issue a title or certificate upon pick up with confirmed payment. Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in the item description on the website. Open titles cannot be issued. Gloucester County Public Schools will not issue replacement titles.
Default. Default shall include (1) failure to observe these terms and conditions; (2) failure to make good and timely payment; or (3) failure to remove all items within the specified time. Default may result in termination of the bid contract and suspension from participation in all future sales until the default has been cured. If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, Gloucester County Public Schools may retain Buyer’s bid deposit and exercise such rights and pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the bidder has read, fully understood, and accepted these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agrees to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.
*THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE*