Rock Island County Highway Department
Online Sales Terms and Conditions
Contract. An award of sale is a contract between the winning bidder and Rock Island County Highway Dept. upon the terms and conditions set forth herein. Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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, where-is. Rock Island County Highway Dept. makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the condition, usability, value, merchantability, authenticity, or fitness for any purpose 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.
No Description Warrant. Rock Island County Highway Dept. is not responsible for any omissions or errors in description of items being-offered for sale. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to inspect and satisfy him or herself as to the details and conditions of the item offered before entering a bid. The Rock Island County Highway Dept. does not attest to the authenticity of any item.
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. The Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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, The Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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 Rock Island County Highway Dept.'s discretion.
Notice of Award. Successful bidders will receive a Notice of Award by email from PublicSurplus.com
Payment. 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 must be made in one of the following ways:
Money Order
Cashier's Check
Certified Check
Checks or money orders must-be-made out to Rock Island County Highway Dept. Payment must-be-made at the location listed in the Notice of Award.
Pick-Up and Third Party Pick-Up Procedures.
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 Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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 (3) identification items at the scheduled pick-up, or the auction item(s), will-not-be released to you.
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.
Bid Deposits. Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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.
Buyer Premium. A Buyer Premium of 7%, 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. Rock Island County Highway Dept. may collect sales tax, unless the Buyer has provided a valid tax-exempt certificate to Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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 otherwise. 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 Rock Island County Highway Dept. assume responsibility for packing, loading or transporting auction item(s). Buyer shall be liable to and reimburse Rock Island County Highway Dept. for any damage to Rock Island County Highway Dept.'s property caused by Buyers or Buyer Agent's removal of auction item(s) from the premises. No maintenance may-be performed on Rock Island County Highway Dept.'s property. For additional information, please contact John C. Massa, County Engineer, (309) 787-4668, jmassa@co.rock-island.il.us.
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, Rock Island County Highway Dept. will refund any money paid. The liability of Rock Island County Highway Dept. shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.
Vehicle Titles. Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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. Rock Island County Highway Dept. 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 form participation in all future sales until the default has-been cured. If the Buyer fails in the performance of their obligations, Rock Island County Highway Dept. may exercise such rights and pursue such remedies as are provided by law.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions. By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees that the bidder has read, fully understood, and accepts, 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.