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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.