*ONLINE SALES - TERMS AND CONDITIONS*
Guarantee
Waiver:
All
property is offered for sale "as-is, where-is." The Arizona
Department of Transportation (ADOT) 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 Buyer is not entitled to any payment for loss of profit
or any other money damages - special, direct, indirect, or
consequential.
Description
Warranty:
The
description of property offered for sale has been compiled from
available data and there is no guarantee or warranty on the part of
ADOT as to number, condition, or quality of property offered. Refunds
or adjustments will not be made. Verbal comments by custodians of the
property concerning the condition of property are not considered by
ADOT, nor will they be grounds for disputing an award of property. If
property purchased is equipment to be handled or driven and could
possibly cause injury, no matter how remote, you are urged to have
the equipment inspected by a qualified individual prior to driving or
using the equipment.
Inspection:
Most
items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not
immediately detectable. ADOT does not provide or allow for
pre-inspection of vehicles and equipment. Maintenance records are not
available.
It
is the buyer's responsibility to check for safety and other types of
recalls. For your own safety, buyers should always check for
manufacturer recalls prior to purchasing and/or operating any vehicle
or type of equipment sold. To check for recalls click the NHTSA link
below:
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
Consideration
of Bid:
ADOT
reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from
sale any of the items listed. Further, "An employee of the
owning or disposing agency shall not directly or indirectly purchase
or agree with another person to purchase surplus property if that
employee is or has been directly or indirectly involved in the
purchase, disposal, maintenance or preparation for sale of surplus
property." (Arizona Administrative Code R2-15-303.E.5)
Notice
of Award:
Successful
bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from
PublicSurplus.com.
Payment
shall be made within 5 business days after award
Payment
is accepted online through the payment portal or by wire transfer
only. In-person payments are no longer accepted as of
01/18/2024.
Payment
Methods:
Accepted
forms of payment are Wire Transfers and US Credit/Debit Cards only
(ADOT does not accept cash, checks, or money orders). Bank wire
transfer information will be provided to the winning bidder upon
request via email at FleetAuction@azdot.gov.
The
following US credit cards are accepted for payment: Visa, MasterCard
and Discover. Beginning September 29, 2025, a $2.00 or 2.2%
(whichever is greater) processing fee will apply to all credit/debit
transactions.
Third
(3rd) party payments are not accepted on any auctions. The winning
bidder is required to provide payment, if a third party payment is
submitted that will result in default of the bidder/auction.
Buyer Premium
A 4% Buyer Premium will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction to offset PublicSurplus platform fees. The premium will be visible during the bidding process and will be included in the payment required.
Sales
Tax:
Sales
tax is not included in the bid price. A transaction privilege tax of
6.3% will be applicable to all sales unless a current resale/business
license and completed AZ5000/AZ5000A form (provided on the auction
page) is supplied.
Removal:
No
property may be removed by the successful bidder or authorized
transporter prior to full payment of the purchase price being
received. ADOT cannot be held responsible for late payments.
ADOT
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. Please bring the payment receipt or the
auction item(s) may not be released to you.
Buyer
must remove auction item(s) from premises within 5 business days of
receipt of payment or within 10 business days from the time the
auction ended. Successful bidders are responsible for the 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, securing and
transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will ADOT
assume responsibility for packing, loading, securing or shipping.
Vehicles that are listed as 'tow only' must be removed by a
professional flatbed tow truck only. Property may be removed between
the hours of 8am and 3pm, Monday through Friday, excluding legal
holidays. For additional information, please contact ADOT by phone
(602) 712-2600 or via email FleetAuction@azdot.gov
Third
Party Removal:
If
other than the successful bidder is picking up the item, they will
need:
*
A copy of the receipt showing the item was paid (photo copies are
acceptable)
*
ADOT release form (provided on the auction page) from the successful
bidder specifically naming the person/company as their authorized
representative, along with a color copy of the successful bidders
valid drivers license.
Vehicle
Titles:
ADOT
will issue a lien-free title or certificate when the property is
removed. Titles may be subject to any restrictions as indicated in
the item description on the website. Open titles cannot be issued.
ADOT 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 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, ADOT may exercise such rights and
may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
*ADOT
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO BLOCK BIDDERS FROM PARTICIPATING IN AUCTIONS IF
THEY ARE CURRENTLY BLOCKED BY OTHER AGENCIES.*
Acceptance
of Terms and Conditions:
By
submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that they have read, fully
understand and accept these Terms and Conditions of Online Sales, and
agree to pay for and remove the property, if the bid is accepted, by
the dates and times specified.