DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM
ON-LINE SALE OF SURPLUS
PROPERTY
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All
property is offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE-IS". The
description of surplus property offered for sale has been compiled
from available data, but there is no guaranty or warranty on the part
of Douglas County School System (the School System) as to condition
or quality. The School System reserves the right to withdraw any
item(s) being offered. The School System will furnish no services of
any kind to the bidder for any and all costs associated with shipping
including, but not limited to packaging, crating, loading, freight
unless otherwise indicated. No refunds or adjustments will be made on
any award(s).
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 description or
contact the person listed to schedule an inspection.
Consideration
of Bid. Douglas County School System 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 System will be served.
Award will
be made to the highest responsive, responsible bidder. Notification
will be provided via e-mail to the selected bidder.
Payment.
PayMac,
a third-party payment processing company, receives all payments for
Agency
Name. 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.
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 request the instructions via live chat. These instructions will be emailed to you. Please follow them exactly to allow for prompt payment.
Bid
Deposits. DCSS
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.
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 surplus property purchased may
be promptly re-sold in such manner as Douglas County School System
may elect and the defaulting purchaser charged with any loss or
additional cost incurred.
Removal. All items must be
removed within 10 working days from the time and date of issuance of
the Notice of Award. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of
payment as specified. Successful bidders are responsible for loading
and removal of 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. Property may be removed between Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays.