Southeastern Regional
Transit Authority (SRTA)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Guarantee Waiver��
All property is offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS." The SRTA makes no
warranty, guarantee or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to
the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for
sale. The Bidder is not entitled to any payment for loss or profit or any other
money damages - special, direct, indirect or
consequential. All Sales are final.
Inspection
Items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately
detectable. Bidders are encouraged and should avail themselves of the
opportunity to view and inspect the item(s) prior to bidding.
Vehicles and equipment will be available for inspection by appointment
only and during normal business hours as outlined in this Terms and Conditions
(8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays).
Questions and appointments should be made through the Public Surplus
messaging portal or through Christopher Arruda, Fleet Manager at (508) 999-5211
ext. 1127 or (774) 488-1107.����������
Consideration of
Bid����������
The SRTA reserves the right to reject any and all bids
and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed. This bid shall be subject to
all applicable FTA Guidelines and the SRTA's Bid Protest Procedures are hereby
incorporated by reference.�����
Payment
PayMac Inc., a third-party payment processing
company, receives all payments for the SRTA. 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 through PayMac. 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 (www.publicsurplus.com). 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 Biddersupport@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.
Shipping
The SRTA cannot and will not ship any item(s). It is the
responsibility of the winning Bidder to follow the Removal Procedures identified
below to ensure that the item is released.
Bid Deposits
The SRTA may require bid deposits in order to
ensure fairness to all Bidders. The deposit will be reversed if no default
occurs or the Bidder does not win the auction. The deposit will be retained if
the winning Bidder defaults.
Bidder Premium
A Bidder Premium of 10.5% will be added to the final sale
price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to collect payment. The premium will
be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the required payment.
State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax
Public Surplus or PayMac, Inc. may
collect sales tax, unless the Bidder has provided a valid tax-exempt
certificate to Public Surplus and the SRTA prior to payment. If
applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process and will
be included in the payment specified.
Removal
All items must be removed with ten (10) business days from the time and date of
issuance of the Notice of Award.
Items will be released only upon confirmation of payment, signing of the
required documents, and compliance with the procedure outlined herein.
The Bidder is responsible for and will make all arrangements and
perform all work necessary, including packing, loading, and transportation of
the item from the place where located as indicated with the auction as well as the
Notice of Award. Under no circumstances will the SRTA assume responsibility for
packing, loading, or transporting � including shipping.
Item(s) may be removed between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday
through Friday, excluding holidays. The Bidder must call 24 hours in advance to
schedule removal of the item(s) and identify the personnel that will be
responsible for removal of the item(s). Upon arrival, valid identification must
be presented that matches the credentials given prior. Failure to meet these
requirements will result in the Bidder not being allowed the winning item, at
that time, until further discussion or compliance. For additional
information please contact:
John LeBert, Director, Operations & Oversight, at (508) 997-6767
extension 3314 or Christopher Arruda, Fleet Manager, at (508) 999-5211
extension 1127 or (774) 488-1107
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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 Bidder
fails in the performance of their obligations, the SRTA 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, and agree to pay for and remove the
property, if the bid is accepted, by the times specified.
Notice of Award
Successful Bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from
PublicSurplus.com.
Liability After
Award���������
The Bidder shall assume all liability for the property after the award is made.
The SRTA will exercise its normal care for protection up to the time for removal, but will not be responsible for any loss or damage
whatsoever. No property may be removed by the Bidder prior to making full
payment.
The SRTA 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 SRTA will be served.�������
Each Bid is received with the understanding that the acceptance by the SRTA of
the offer to purchase any or all items described therein shall constitute a
contract between the Bidder and the SRTA.��
Items are offered for sale using the services and web site of Public Surplus,
LLC (www.publicsurplus.com). Under no circumstance will the SRTA 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, with limitation, any lost profits, revenue or use,
business interruption, or loss of computer programs or information, even if the
SRTA has been specifically advised of the possibility of such damages or
losses.