Bidder represents and warrants it shall indemnify and hold the State of South Carolina, the Department of Administration, and the agency harmless from any and all liability, damage, expense, claims, liens or judgments, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, resulting from injury to person or damage to property resulting from or in any fashion arising out of Bidder’s inspection of the Property including but not limited to the negligent acts, errors or omissions of Bidder, its agents, employees, volunteers, contractors, or invitees. Bidder understands and agrees that the Property is being sold in “As-is” condition without any representation regarding the Property’s condition or otherwise.

Acceptable forms of payment are: U. S. Currency, Bank Certified Check, or Credit Cards thru EGOV (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express-instructions will be sent in an email invoice from our office). Credit card purchases are limited to below $5,000.00 and Bidders residing in the United States, Canada and Mexico Only. If the winning bid plus applicable taxes, if any indicated, plus the administrative fee equals to $5,000.00 or more, a Wire Transfer or Bank Certified Check must be used (a certified check must be signed by bank official and say certified check on the document). Bank Certified Checks shall be made payable to: The State of South Carolina. All payments are processed at the Surplus Property Office, 1441 Boston Avenue, West Columbia, South Carolina 29170. If Wire Transfer is chosen, a Wire Transfer Transaction Summary page will provide payment and account information. The Wire Transfer must also be completed within 5 business days. The winning bidder is responsible for paying all fees associated with paying via wire transfer.

All items must be removed within 10 business days from the time and date of the Buyer’s Certificate. The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, including packing, loading and transportation of the property. Property may be removed Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:00a.m. until 3:00p.m., excluding state holidays. For additional information, please contact Joe Seel, Supply Manager, (803) 896-6881 office – (803) 896-6899 fax or e-mail: joe.seel@admin.sc.gov. A daily storage fee of $25.00 may be charged for any item not removed within the 10 business days allowed and stated on the Buyer’s Certificate.

Consideration of Bid. State of South Carolina reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed.

Pursuant to Section 30-2-40(B) of the S.C. Code of Laws, information collected by and/or provided to the Department of Administration may be personal information as defined by “The Family Privacy Protection Act of 2002” (S.C. Code Section 30-2-10 et seq.) and subject to public scrutiny or release pursuant to FOIA or media request.