State of Alabama, Surplus Property Division

Montgomery, Alabama

Online Sales - Terms and Conditions

All bidders and other participants of this service agree they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.

Guaranty Waiver.  All assets are offered for sale “AS IS, WHERE IS.”  State of Alabama, Surplus Property Division (Seller) makes no warranty, guaranty 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. Seller warrants to the Buyer the property offered for sale will conform to its description.  Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property.  If Seller confirms the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid.  The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.  Please note upon removal of the property, all sales are final.

Personal and Property Risk.  Persons attending during exhibition, sale, or removal of goods assume all risks of damage of or loss to person and property and specifically release the Seller and GovDeals from liability therefore.

Consideration of Bid. Seller reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the assets listed at any time until the Seller has received payment in full for the assets and Buyer has removed the assets from the Seller's premises in their entirety.

Buyer’s Certificate.  If applicable, successful bidders will receive a Buyer’s Certificate by email from GovDeals as their notice of award.

Buyer’s Premium & Additional Fees. If a Buyer’s Premium and/or Additional Fees are shown on the auction page Bid Box, then that amount (expressed as a percentage of the final selling price or a specified amount) will be added to the final selling price of all items in addition to any taxes imposed.

Payment. If you are the winning bidder, you will facilitate payment by referring to the My Bids section of your account. Purchases will only be released upon receipt of payment as specified.

Note:

1. Payment is due within 5 (five) business days of auction closure.

2. Any invoice $5,000 or above requires payment via wire transfer.

3. Depending on your history with GovDeals, you may be limited to the number of auctions/transactions that you can participate in simultaneously AND/OR the dollar amount that you can pay via credit card, debit card or PayPal. For additional insight, please visit the Probation FAQ.

SALES TAX

When applicable, sales tax is calculated based upon the auction’s advertised location.

If you are seeking sales tax exemption, you must complete Liquidity Services’ tax exemption form(s). We recommend doing this prior to the auction’s closure or before making payment. To do so, please visit Liquidity Services' Tax Exemption Submission Tool.

State/Local Sales and/or Use Tax.  Buyers are subject to State and/or local sales and/or use tax unless they provide a proper exemption certificate.  Please review the Payment Instructions for all information related to Sales Tax and Tax Exemptions.

Removal. Please see removal section on auction page for exact removal dates and instructions.

Buyers will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including paperwork, packing, loading, shipping, and transportation. Under no circumstances will the State of Alabama Surplus Property Division assume responsibility for paperwork, packing, loading, shipping, and transportation.

Printed Pickup Paperwork: The forms below must be printed, completed, and presented to Alabama Surplus Property staff when arriving for pickups. You must print your paperwork.   

Vehicle Titles. Seller will issue a title or certificate upon removal of the vehicle.  Titles may be subject to restrictions as indicated in the asset description on the website.

Approval.  Some Auctions/Sales are subject to Seller approval prior to award to the high bidder.  Please review the auction/sale page for full terms of the sale and whether the final bid/sale is subject to approval.

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 assets 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, Seller may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law.  Seller reserves the right to reclaim and resell all items not removed by the specified removal date.

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions.  By submitting a bid, the bidder agrees they have read, fully understand and accept these Terms and Conditions, and agree to pay for and remove the property, by the dates and times specified. These Terms and Conditions are available for review in the bid box at the top of each page of each asset listed on GovDeals. Specific Instructions (Payment, Removal, and Special) appearing on the asset page will override certain sections of these Terms and Conditions.

Sales to Employees.  Employees of the Seller may bid on the property listed for auction, so long as they do NOT bid while on duty.