ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)
TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. All property is offered for sale As-Is, Where-Is. There is no guarantee or warranty, whether express or implied, as to the merchantability, functionality, fitness or performance of property offered for sale.
2. OCFA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids received, to waive minor irregularities in bids received, to negotiate with any qualified respondent, or to cancel in whole or part this request.
3. OCFA reserves the right to award by item, by groups of items, or as a lot; as may be in the best overall interest of OCFA.
Payment. PayMac, collects all payments for OCFA. Payment for an awarded item must be received within 5 business days of close of auction. Payment shall be made online by credit card, or directly with cashier's check, money order, or certified check.
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 Manual Payment.
Payment by Credit Card
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, PayPal and e-Checks.
Manual Payment:
For payments over $4,000.00 and any other non-credit card payments follow the instructions below.
1. Please send payment along with a copy of "Notice of Award" (emailed from PublicSurplus.com) to Public Surplus , LLC at the following address(s).
Mailing Address:
Public Surplus L.L.C.
P.O. Box 50676
Provo UT 84605
or
Courier Address (FedEx, DHL, or UPS ONLY):
Public Surplus L.L.C.
1503 S. 40 E., Suite 350
Provo UT 84606
NOTE: Check should be made payable to Public Processing, LLC marked with the Auction #. Accepted forms of payment are Certified Check, Cashiers Check or Money Orders. Payments need to be received by Public Surplus within five (5) business days of notification of award.
2. 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. Once payment is received the same instructions apply as with manual payment.
3. Public Surplus will 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 or the auction item(s) will not be released to you.
Bid Deposits. OCFA 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.
5. Property shall be removed from OCFA premises within ten (10) business days from award at the sole expense of the buyer. Bidder shall provide all equipment, labor, tools, and transportation necessary to remove property. Property shall be removed during normal business hours at OCFA.
6. Bidders that fail to pay for and/or remove property within ten (10) business days from close of bid shall be declared in default and shall forfeit all rights to take possession of the property. Default bidders may be banned from participating in future online auction events.
7. Bidder shall defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless OCFA, its officers, employees, and agents from and against all claims for damages, liability, and expenses (including attorney fees) arising out of any award made and/or bidder performance hereunder; except as to such damages, liability, and expenses due to the sole negligence of OCFA, its officers, employees, or agents.
8. By submitting a bid, bidder agrees that they have read, fully understand, and accept these Terms & Conditions.