Customers can inspect the property only by appointment. All previews should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance (Monday thru Friday). Same day appointments will only be made until 10 AM, and only if we have an opening in our schedule for that day. Please call 360-407-2271 to schedule an appointment.

Condition varies on merchandise we sell. Some assets may not be thoroughly evaluated and some may contain defects which are unknown and undisclosed. Items sold "as is" and responsibility is entirely on interested parties to self-inspect the auctions prior to bidding. Auction only includes the item as described and any other machine/equipment seen on pictures in the surroundings are not part of this auction.

PAYMENT MUST BE MADE ONLINE

Payment must be made electronically through the GovDeals Website. Payment Methods are listed above. To make online payment, please log into your GovDeals account and select “My Bids” and follow the instructions there.

Payment in full is due not later than ten (10) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction.

TAX CALCULATION & EXEMPTIONS

TAX CALCULATION:

Sale Tax, where applicable, will be calculated and added at the end of the auction.

TAX EXEMPTION:

Where taxes are applicable (see the Buyer’s Certificate), Tax Exempt documents must be provided to GovDeals Bidder Services at tax@govdeals.com within 24 hours of the auctions close and before payment is made. Bidders are encouraged to submit their Tax Exempt Documentation prior to the Auction’s close to expedite this process. Please contact GovDeals Bidder Services for all tax exemption questions.

PICK UP DEADLINE

All items must be removed within ten (10) business days from the date of the Buyer's Certificate.

Buyers can pick up the property ONLY BY APPOINTMENT. All pickups must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance (Monday thru Friday). Please call 360-407-2271 to schedule an appointment.

A signed Bill of Sale will be required from the buyer prior to the pickup of any asset. Photo ID is required at time of pick up.

A daily storage fee of $6.00 per pallet will be charged after deadline.

REMOVAL CONDITIONS

PICK UP BY AUTHORIZED PERSON ONLY

Asset will be released only to the buyer - in person. We have forklifts and personnel onsite to assist with load out if needed, as our safety policies permit.

Buyer may also have someone else pick up this item on their behalf. Individual is required to be specifically named. An Authorization of Release must be signed by the buyer and emailed to SurplusCashier@des.wa.gov prior to pick up.

PICK UP BY FREIGHT CARRIER
Buyer may have a freight company pick up this item. WA State Surplus Operations will prepare this item for freight for a $65 plus tax per pallet non-negotiable preparation fee. Preparation consists of stretch wrapping asset in black poly wrap and banded to the pallet. Buyer will be responsible for making shipping arrangements and prepaying freight cost with a freight carrier prior to shipping. A Bill of Lading, which must reference the Asset ID number, shall be emailed to SurplusCashier@des.wa.gov

Items will be available for freight pickup 2 (two) business days after receipt of Bill of Lading.

This option requires you to call Surplus Cashier at 360-407-2271 to pay the $65 plus tax per pallet Freight Prep fee. The Buyer is responsible for all costs and risks associated with removal. GovDeals and the Seller neither endorses nor accepts responsibility or liability for lost shipments, lost profits, damage to the property or any other claims or damages arising from Buyer’s use of the third party freight carrier/ shipper.

Seller does not arrange freight pickup or provide freight carrier referrals or quotes. The Buyer should use the location and zip code in the asset listing when obtaining a quote and scheduling the freight company they have contracted.

All freight shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer and no BOL will be accepted that contains any financial liability for WA ST Surplus Operations.

NOTICE:

If you are the winning bidder and default by failing to adhere to this sellers TERMS AND CONDITIONS, your account with Liquidity Services WILL BE LOCKED.

Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 200-360-040:

All sales of surplus property are "as is," and the state takes no responsibility for and makes no guarantees with respect to items sold, provided that: the state shall make a statement of the condition of the merchandise, including major known defects, before sale. No sale shall be invalid due to defects discovered after sale which may have been discovered by a reasonable inspection of the property before sale.

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Surplus Operations reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to withdraw from sale any of the items listed.