Guarantee Waiver: All property is offered for sale "as-is, where-is." the City of Manassas 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 Manassas 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 Manassas confirms that the property does not conform to the description, the City of Manassas will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of the City of Manassas 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 listing description or contact the agency point
of contact Jerry A. Burke,
Senior Buyer at (703) 257-8385 or
e-mail address jburke@ci.manassas.va.us to schedule an inspection or
submit additional questions.
Consideration of Bid: The City of Manassas 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 by email from PublicSurplus.com
Payment:
PayMac. a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for the City of Manassas. 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.
NO 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 to request Public Processing LLC to notify you upon receipt of payment. You may then contact the responsible party listed for that item and arrange for a mutually convenient pick up time. You will need to bring the payment receipt otherwise the auction item(s) will not be released to you.
Bid Deposits: The City of Manassas 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: An 11% Buyer Premium shall be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment.
Removal: Buyer must remove auction item(s) from said agencies premises within 5 business days of notification by Public Surplus of receipt of payment, and within 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 Manassas assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping. Property may be removed between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays. For additional information, please contact Jerry A. Burke, Buyer at (703) 257-8385 or e-mail address jburke@ci.manassas.va.us.
Vehicle Titles: The City of Manassas 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 Manassas will not issue replacement titles.
Operating Systems in Electronics: Successful bidder shall directly contact manufacturer for trouble shooting all operating system or operational issues. The City sanitizes all computers and servers and we will not be able to assist in this recovery.Bidders will need a Bill of Sale as proof of purchase to the manufacturer and the City personnel will provide upon pick up of the item.
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 Manassas may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
Personal and property risk: Persons attending during exhibition, sale or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the City of Manassas from liability therefore.
Sales to Employees: Employees of the City of Manassas may bid on the property listed for auction, so long as they DO NOT bid while on duty. Purchases by City employees cannot exceed $500.00 per transaction.
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.