ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver.
All property is offered for sale “as-is, where-is." The City of Douglas makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. The Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or any other money damages - special, direct, indirect, or consequential.
Description Warranty
The City of Douglas warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim for mis-description must be made prior to removal of the property. If the City of Douglas confirms that the property does not conform to the description, the City of Douglas will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of the City of Douglas shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.
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.
Consideration of Bid
The City of Douglas reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed.
Notice of Award
Successful bidders will receive a “Notice of Award” email from PublicSurplus.com upon winning the auction.
Payment
PayMac, a third-party payment processing company receives and processes all payments for the City of Douglas. Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days of close of auction. Payment shall be made online by credit card or wire transfer.
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 for wire transfer.
Credit Cards
Login to the Public Surplus site. Click on "My Stuff" and then click on "Past Bids". Click on the description of the auction and then click on "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. We accept all major credit cards as well as wire transfers.
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 below for wire transfer.
Wire Transfers
If you need to do a wire transfer, please call 801-932-7000 and ask for Buyers Support to work out the details for this transaction. A receipt will be emailed to you once the payment has cleared.
Bid Deposits
The City of Douglas may require bid deposits in order to ensure fairness and equity to all buyers as a way to decrease default bidding. The deposit will be reversed if no default occurs or the bidder does not win the auction. Public Surplus will collect and retain the deposit if there is a default by the winning bidder.
Buyers Premium:
A 10% Buyer Premium will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.
The City of Douglas will collect sales tax, unless the buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to the City of Douglas prior to payment.
Removal
Buyer must remove auction item(s) from said agencies premises within five (5) business days of notification by Public Surplus of receipt of payment, and within ten (10) business days from the time and date of issuance of the Notice of Award. Successful bidders are responsible for loading and removal and any and all property awarded to them from the place where the property is located as indicated on the website and in the Notice of Award. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will the City of Douglas assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. For additional information, please contact Rene Rios, (520) 417-7317, rene.rios@douglasaz.gov
Vehicle Titles
The City of Douglas 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 City of Douglas 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 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, the City of Douglas may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and agree to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.