ONLINE
SALES TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Contract. An
award of sale is a contract between the winning bidder and Columbia County
Public Transportation upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Columbia
County Public Transportation may pursue all legal remedies allowed by law
against any bidder who fails to make payment for a winning bid.
Guarantee
Waiver. All property is offered for sale as-is and where-is. For items
needing shipping, please see the shipping section of these terms and
conditions. Items for sale will have a general description as to its condition,
however, Columbia County Public Transportation makes
no warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as
to the usability of any of the property offered for sale. Some or all items may
have been declared unsafe in their present condition by a federal or state
safety standard. Buyers should inspect and, if necessary, repair/test all items
prior to any use. Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit or
any other money damages, including but not limited to special, direct,
indirect, or consequential damages.
Description
Warranty. Columbia County Public Transportation warrants
to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its
description. The buyer should contact Columbia County Public Transportation if
they have any questions concerning the item up for bid prior to making a bid.
It shall be the bidder's responsibility to inspect and satisfy him or herself
as to the details and condition of the item offered before entering a bid. Any
claim for mis-description must be made prior to removal of the property.
If Columbia County Public Transportation confirms
that the property does not conform to the description, Columbia
County Public Transportation will keep the property and
refund any money paid. The liability of Columbia County Public
Transportation shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property. 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
contact Columbia County Public Transportation to schedule an inspection.
Consideration
of Bid. Columbia County Public Transportation reserves
the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items
listed before a notice of award is delivered.
Reserve
Requirement. If there is a reserve requirement and the reserve price is
not met by the close of bidding, Columbia County Public Transportation reserves
the right to sell the auction item to the next highest bidder, relist the item
for auction, or otherwise dispose of the item at Columbia County Public
Transportation's discretion.
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 and processes ALL payments
for Columbia County Public Transportation.
Payment
for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after notice
of award of the winning 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.
Sales
Tax
Applicable
sales tax will be added to the amount due unless the buyer has provided a valid
tax-exempt certificate to Columbia County Public Transportation prior to
payment.
Partial
Payments
There
will be NO partial payments allowed for an auction. All auctions must be paid
in full by 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.
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.
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. Wire
transfer can take up to 2 business days to be received and posted. Do not
attempt to pick-up your item until you have received notification that the wire
transfer has been received.
Pick-Up
and Third Party Pick-Up Procedures.
1. Upon
receipt of payment, You will be notified by email sent
to the address you provided at registration with Publicsurplus.com. You may
then contact Columbia County Public Transportation and arrange for a mutually
convenient pick-up time. You must bring to the pick-up location (1) the Notice
of Award, (2) the Paid Receipt and (3) personal picture
identification (such as a Driver License). You must present
all three identification items at the scheduled pick-up, or the auction item(s)
will not be released to you.
2. If
you are picking up an item for someone else, you will need to bring the Notice
of Award and the Paid Receipt (photo copies are acceptable), plus a note from
the designated winning bidder specifically naming you as authorized
representative, along with your own personal picture identification. In
addition, you must arrange for the winning bidder to send an e-mail from the
winning bidder e-mail address used for the auction, stating that you are
authorized to pick-up the item.
Shipping. We cannot
ship any item(s). However, you may contact a local carrier of
your choice to pick-up, package, and ship your item(s) for you. It will be your
responsibility to follow the Third-Party Pick-Up Procedures above to ensure
that your item is released.
Buyer
Premium. A Buyer Premium of 10% 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 payment
required.
State/Local
Sales and/or Use Tax. Columbia County Public Transportation may
collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate
to Columbia County Public Transportation prior to
payment. If applicable, the sales tax will be visible during the bidding process
and will be included in the payment specified.
Removal. Buyer
must remove auction item(s) from the agency premises within ten (10)
business days after the time and date of issuance of the Notice of
Award. If the Buyer, after making payment for an item, fails to remove the item
within the specified time, the agency reserves the right (1) to retain all
payments; and (2) to dispose of the item through another auction or other
means. Successful bidders are responsible for packing, loading, removing and transporting
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 must make all
arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and
transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Columbia County
Public Transportation assume responsibility for packing, loading or
transporting auction item(s). Buyer shall be liable to and reimburse Columbia
County Public Transportation for any damage to Columbia County Public
Transportation property caused by Buyer's or Buyer Agent's removal of auction
item(s) from the premises. No maintenance may be performed on Columbia County
Public Transportation property. For additional information, please
contact Scott Kirk, (509) 382-1647, scott@ccptransit.org
Risk of
Loss. In the event an auction item is lost or destroyed after a notice
of award has been sent but prior to removal, and to the extent such loss or
destruction is not caused by the buyer, or buyer's agent or employee, Columbia
County Public Transportation will refund any money paid. The liability of Columbia
County Public Transportation shall not exceed the actual
purchase price of the property.
Vehicle
Titles. Columbia County Public Transportation 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. Columbia County Public Transportation 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 bid 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, Columbia
County Public Transportation may exercise such rights and
pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
In the
event suit or action is necessary to enforce any term or condition of this
agreement, the prevailing party in such suit or action will be entitle to
recover all costs including reasonable attorney fees.
Acceptance
of Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, the bidder
agrees that the bidder has read, fully understood, and accepted these Terms and
Conditions of Online Sales, and agrees to pay for and remove the property, if
the bid is accepted, by the dates and times specified.