Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Department of General Services
Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
BUYER’S FINAL AUCTION COST:
Auction Cost + PA Sales Tax 6% (PA Residents Only)
+ 7.5% Administrative Cost + Shipping Cost
PA State Surplus Now Accepts Credit Card Payment
PA State Surplus is UNABLE to Combine Shipments
**ALL ITEMS ARE BEING SOLD ON AN AS-IS WHERE-IS BASIS**
Thank you for choosing the Pennsylvania State Surplus Property Program!
General Terms and Conditions:
1. The electronic auction sites shill bidding policy does NOT permit ANY employee of a seller to bid on regular auction items (regardless of the size of the organization, agency, location, etc). This satisfies electronic auction sites concerns that employees might possess inside information and rig bid. Employees may buy goods at "BUY IT NOW" prices which are fixed. Under the Commonwealth law and Department of General Services policy, Commonwealth employee’s are prohibited from buying or bidding on goods, which originated from their agency AND cost $500 or more. In all cases, Department of General Services employees and their immediate family members are prohibited from buying on items offered by the Department of General Services on electronic auction sites.
2. All property listed is offered for sale “as-is, where-is”. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania makes no warranty, expressed or implied, as to kind, character, or quality of any of the property, or of its fitness for any use or purpose. The description provided in this auction is based solely upon general observations. All sales are subject to all of the Terms and Conditions, under which are incorporated herein by reference, and such other special terms and conditions as may be contained in this offering.
Sale Terms & Conditions:
1. Bidders are invited, encouraged, and cautioned to carefully inspect property offered in the auction prior to submitting bids. Failure to inspect property shall not constitute grounds for a claim or for the withdrawal of a bid after the close of the auction. To arrange inspection, please call the State Surplus Distribution Center at 717-705-6583. Items are usually available for inspection Monday through Friday (excluding State holidays) from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST.
2. All sales are final.
3. By submitting a bid, the bidder is certifying that he or she has read, understood and agrees to all the Terms and Conditions of this sale.
4. FAILURE to abide by these General Terms and Conditions could result in forfeiture of sale property.
5. DEFAULT: If, after the award, the Purchaser breaches this contract by:
a) Failure to furnish full and final payment within the time allowed in this invitation, or
b) Failure to remove the property within the time allowed in this invitation, the Purchaser shall lose all right, title, and interest which he/she might otherwise have acquired in and to such property as to which a default has occurred. The Purchaser agrees that in the event he/she fails to pay for the property or remove the same within the prescribed period(s) of time, the Commonwealth of PA may leave appropriate feedback on the buyer’s profile and block the Bidder from participating in future auctions offered by the State. If the property was sold on a “per lot” basis and the Purchaser removes a portion of the lot but fails to remove the balance, no portion of the purchase price will be refunded. If the Purchaser otherwise fails in the performance of his/her obligations, the Commonwealth of PA may exercise such rights and may pursue such remedies as are provided by law or under the contract.
6. Shipping and Payment Details:
a) The Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Items will be shipped via UPS Ground using the Seller’s account at the Buyer’s expense. This charge will appear on the Buyer’s final invoice, and will be included in the total amount due in the Winning Bidder Notification.
b) Full payment is due on, or before, the 7th calendar day from the last day of the auction. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is unable to accept payment by PayPal. You may pay by credit card, either from your invoice, or by calling 717-705-6583 to provide credit card information. If payment has not been made by the end of the close of business on the 7th calendar day from the last day of the auction, the item will not be shipped and the sale cancelled.
c) You may pay by cash only if you pick up your item in person. Or, you may bring or send your payment in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order made payable to the “Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” to the following address:
Department of General Services
Bureau of Supplies and Surplus Operations
Federal Surplus Property Program
Room G-49
2221 Forster Street
Harrisburg, PA 17105
All property not picked up within 10 calendar days from the auction close reverts back to the Department of General Services with no financial compensation made to the buyer. Please pick up your items promptly.
7. Return Policy: All sales are final. All items are sold on an as-is where-is basis.