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ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS- INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #535

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

CONDITIONS OF SALE

All surplus property is sold as-is, where-is, with all faults, and without warranty. Descriptions of surplus property are compiled from available information; however, Rochester Public Schools (the �District�) makes no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, as to condition, quality, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose.

The District reserves the right to withdraw any item from sale at any time prior to pickup.

No refunds, returns, or adjustments will be made except as expressly stated in these Terms and Conditions.


NO WARRANTIES

There are no expressed or implied warranties on any items offered for sale.


BIDS AND AWARD

Bids submitted shall remain firm for a period of 10 calendar days following the closing date. The successful bidder will be required to remit payment and remove the property within 10 calendar days from date of notice of award. (Payment and removal terms may be modified and if so, modifications will be specified in the posted auction description.) The successful bidder will be directed to the School Districts storage facility upon proof of payment of the bid amount for pick-up of property. Pickup will be by appointment ONLY.

Failure to comply with the payment and pickup requirement may result in cancellation of award.


PAYMENT AND REMOVAL

Payment and removal must be completed within ten (10) calendar days after notification of award.

No property may be removed prior to full payment.

Failure to complete payment and removal within the required timeframe may result in cancellation of the award, forfeiture of any payments made, and resale or disposal of the property at the District�s sole discretion.


PAYMENT TERMS

All payments are processed through Public Surplus (PayMac). Payment must be made by credit card or wire transfer only and must be received within ten (10) calendar days after the Notice of Award. No cash, checks, or money orders will be accepted. Partial payments are not permitted.


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.


BUYER�S PREMIUM

A buyer�s premium of 10% will be added to the final sale price, with a $1 minimum charge per auction. The buyer�s premium, if applicable, will be visible during the bidding process and included in the amount due.


SALES TAX

Applicable state and local sales and/or use tax will be charged unless the buyer provides a valid tax-exempt certificate prior to payment.


LIABILITY AFTER AWARD

The purchaser assumes all liability for the property after award. The District will exercise normal care prior to removal but shall not be responsible for loss or damage.  No property may be removed by the purchaser prior to making full payment.


RESERVED RIGHT(S)

The School District reserves the right to award by item, groups of items, or total bid; to reject any and all bids or portions thereof and to make awards if in its judgment the best interests of the School District will be served.


PICKUP AND REMOVAL

Pickup is by appointment only during normal business hours. Buyers are solely responsible for packing, loading, removing, and transporting all property. The District will not provide labor, tools, or equipment.

Items not removed within the required timeframe may, at the District�s sole discretion, be considered abandoned and may be relisted, recycled, or otherwise disposed of without refund.


INSPECTION

Bidders are encouraged to inspect items prior to bidding. Inspections are by appointment only and must occur prior to the auction closing date.


DEFAULT

Default includes failure to make timely payment, failure to remove property within the required timeframe, or failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions. Default may result in cancellation of the award, forfeiture of payment, suspension from future auctions, and pursuit of any remedies allowed by law.


CONTRACT

Each bid is received with the understanding that the acceptance by the School District of the offer to purchase any or all of the items described therein shall constitute a contract between the bidder and the School District.


GENERAL

The Property is sold "AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH ALL FAULTS" and without representation or warranty. The School District, as Seller hereby expressly disclaims all warranties, either express or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a purpose, and neither assumes nor authorizes other persons to assume for it, any liability in connection with the sale of these goods. There is no warranty of vehicles odometer readings.

Items are offered for sale using the services and website of Public Surplus, LLC (www.publicsurplus.com). Under no circumstances will the School District be liable to any person or business entity for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, consequential, or other damages or losses based on or caused by any use of the auction web site or any other web site to which the site is linked, the content of such web sites, or any viruses or other harmful components derived from any such web sites, including, without limitation, any lost profits, revenue, or use, business interruption, or loss of computer programs or information, even if the School District has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages or losses.


DIRECT CONTRACT:

Direct contact with School District employees, other than the employees of the Purchasing Department, on the subject of this bid is prohibited except with the foreknowledge and permission of the Purchasing Manager or their representative.


ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS

By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have read, understand, and agree to these Terms and Conditions, and agree to pay for and remove awarded items within the specified timeframe.