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SALE OF EQUIPMENT AND/OR VEHICLE(S)

THE TOWN OF PAYSON, AZ

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Condition of Sale

The sale of Town equipment and/or vehicle(s) is in an "As Is" condition, with all faults and without warranty. The description of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) offered for sale has been compiled from data available but there is no guaranty or warranty on the part of the Town as to condition, description of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) or quality. The Town reserves the right to withdraw any equipment and/or vehicle(s) being offered for sale. All costs associated with sale of the equipment and/or vehicle(s), including but not limited to loading, freight, insurance, shipping of equipment and/or vehicle(s) and taxes are the successful Bidder's responsibility. The sale of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) will be to the highest responsive and responsible Bidder. There shall be no refunds or adjustments on the successful Bidders price. All sales are final.

Omissions

The Town is not responsible for any omissions or errors in the description of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) offered for sale.

Inspection

The Town shall have the equipment and/or vehicle(s) available for inspection by appointment only from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon-Fri. Bidders must adhere to the inspection dates and times indicated in the equipment and/or vehicle(s) description and contact only the person(s) listed to schedule an inspection.

Bids

Bids submitted shall remain firm for a period of five (5) days following the closing date of bids. The successful Bidder shall be required to remit payment within five (5) calendar days after notice of successful bid and remove the property within ten (10) business days from the date of the successful bid. 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. The Town reserves the right to withdraw any equipment and/or vehicle(s) from the sale up until the time the sale of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) is awarded. The Town reserves the right to set a minimum bid on any equipment and/or vehicle(s). The Town further reserves the right to advertise for new bids if, in the judgment of the Town, the best interest of the Town will be promoted thereby.

Award of Sale Item

At the time auctioneer awards sale of equipment and/or vehicle(s) to bidder, a legally binding contract is established between the Town of Payson and the Bidder. The Town of Payson will pursue legal remedies allowed by law against any Bidder who fails to make required payments.



Payment

PayMac, a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for the Town of Payson. 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


ANY BIDDER WHO, FOR ANY REASON FAILS TO MAKE PAYMENT ON EQUIPMENT AND/OR VEHICLE(S) WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON FUTURE AUCTIONS. ALL PURCHASED EQUIPMENT AND/OR VEHICLE(S) MUST BE REMOVED BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER WITH NO DEBRIS OR UNWANTED EQUIPMENT AND/OR VEHICLE(S) LEFT AT THE PICKUP LOCATION. ANY BIDDER WHO FAILS TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND/OR VEHICLE(S) WITHIN THE SPECIFIED TIME FRAME SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BID ON FUTURE AUCTIONS.

Taxes

Any and all taxes, federal, state and local, due on the sale of the equipment and/or vehicle(s) shall be paid by the successful Bidder.

Liability

The successful Bidder shall assume all liability for the equipment and/or vehicle(s) after the award is made and the Town is not responsible for any loss or damage to the equipment and/or vehicle(s) upon sale. The equipment and/or vehicle(s) shall not be removed from the possession of the Town prior to full payment.

Applicable Law and Dispute Resolution

Any contract resulting from the bid for the equipment and/or vehicle(s) shall be governed and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Arizona. Any dispute, controversy, claim or cause of action arising out of or related to this Agreement may, but in no event need, be settled by submission, with the written consent of both Parties to binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association and the Arizona Uniform Arbitration Act, A.R.S. ? 12-1501, et seq., and judgment upon any award rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be entered in the Superior Court of Gila Country, Arizona, or any such dispute, controversy, claim or cause of action may be mediated or may be litigated in the Superior Court of Gila County, Arizona. The venue for any such dispute shall be Gila County, Arizona. Both Parties consent in advance to such venue and jurisdiction and waive any right the Gila County is an inconvenient forum or improper forum based upon lack of venue. Neither Party shall be entitled to recover any of its attorneys' fees, costs or expert witness fees from the other party incurred in any such dispute, controversy, claim or cause of action, but each party shall bear its own attorneys' fees, costs and/or expert witness fees, without contribution from the other Party, whether the same is resolved through arbitration, litigation in a court of other wise.