Bidders should inspect the item prior to placing a bid as once the bid is placed, it cannot be cancelled or retracted.

***With COVID Virus safety in mind for the Public and City Employees, All Inspections and Removals will be done with Social Distancing and Safety being observed. Wearing of protective mask while on City Property is REQUIRED.***

The City will not accept questions by telephone concerning items on auction. If you have any question on an item, forward an email to: purchasing@cityofmobile.org. The City will not answer any questions within 12 hours of the close of an item at auction.

This item is located at the City of Mobile Motor Pool, 745 Broad Street, Mobile, Al 36604.

Inspection and viewing will only be done on WEDNESDAY afternoons between the hours of 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. There will be NO OTHER TIMES OR DAYS for viewing of this item.

Go to Motor Pool office for escort during the 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM viewing time.

Unescorted inspection or viewing is not allowed nor encouraged.

During inspection, you will NOT BE ALLOWED to hook any electronic testing or code reading devices to a piece of City equipment.

Non-City owned electronic testing or code reading or programing devices will NOT be allowed on City property at any time, nor will they be allowed to be connected to any piece of equipment on City of Mobile Property.

No questions will be accepted or answered less than twelve (12) hours prior to the close of an auction.

Most items offered for sale are used and may contain defects not immediately detectable. Bidders may inspect the property prior to bidding.

This item is sold as is, where is, and without warranty. It is the responsibility of the buyer to pick up, load, and transport.

PAYMENT:*NOTE: CITY OF MOBILE WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT DIRECT PAYMENTS FROM WINNERS OF AUCTIONS. ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE ON-LINE--To make online payment, Log into your GovDeals account and select “My Bids”. Please follow the instructions there.

Payment in full is due not later than five (5) business days from the time and date of the close of the auction.

Payment must be made electronically through the GovDeals Website. Payment Methods are listed as per GovDeals instructions.

**CALCULATION & EXEMPTIONS**

**TAX CALCULATION: Sales 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. "mail to: tax@govdeals.com" within 24 hours of the auction"s 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.

Winning bidders will have a 12.5 percent Buyer's Premium added to their total payment for payment to GovDeals.

***With COVID Virus safety in mind for the Public and City Employees, All Inspections and Removals will be done with Social Distancing and Safety being observed. Wearing of protective mask while on City Property is REQUIRED.***

The City will not assist with the removal of an Item.

This item cannot be removed until the City receives notification of acceptance of payment by GovDeals.

If the item is not removed within 10 business days from the auction end date and time, the seller reserves the right to reclaim and re-post. **THE BUYER WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM THE USE OF GOVDEALS**

City of Mobile is open for pickup of items between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Pick up of keys and removal must be done during these hours. THERE WILL BE NO REMOVALS AFTER HOURS, NOR IS THE CITY AVAILABLE FOR REMOVAL DURING WEEKENDS. City of Mobile locations will close at 3:00 PM. Bidders are to remove their property within ten (10) business days after the issuance of the Buyer’s Certificate of Award, or a $20.00 daily storage fee will be incurred. Storage Fees are payable only by Cashier Check, Certified Check or Money Order at time of pick up and removal. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED FOR PAYMENT OF STORAGE FEES.

The City will not offer any assistance for the removal of an item from City of Mobile property. No City of Mobile equipment or employees can be used to load your purchase.

There is no loading dock or loading facility at this location.

Successful Bidders are responsible for the loading and removal of the item from the City of Mobile property and should be ready to transport or trailer the item from City of Mobile property.

If you are going through a shipping company that requires you to use a towing company to assist in loading your purchase, you must contract with the towing company yourself. The City of Mobile makes no recommendations on towing companies. The City will not offer any assistance for the removal of an item from City of Mobile property other than moving equipment that may be in the way, putting air in tires, or providing a jump start or boost to start a piece of equipment. This item cannot be removed until the City receives notification of acceptance of payment by GovDeals. Merchandise will not be released to anyone other than yourself. To pick up your Item, you need a copy of your Buyer's Certificate and your Photo Identification. If someone other than yourself is picking up the Item(s), they will need a copy of your Buyer's Certificate, copy of your Identification and a note stating they are to pick up your item. A phone call or email would be advisable so we would know what to expect if someone other than yourself will be making the removal/pick up.

Repairs will not be allowed to items on City of Mobile property. Successful bidder shall be responsible to arrange for the wrecker, roll-back wrecker, trailer, crane, or other equipment as necessary to remove a vehicle from City of Mobile property. The City of Mobile makes no recommendations on towing companies.

THIS ITEM IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITHOUT WARRANTY.

The City will not accept questions by telephone concerning items on auction. If you have a question on an item forward an email to: purchasing@cityofmobile.org

No questions will be accepted or answered twelve (12) hours prior to the close of an auction.

Winning bidders will have a five (5) percent Buyer's Premium added to their total payment for payment to GovDeals.

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.

GUARANTY WAIVER: All property is offered for sale, AS, WHERE IS. The City of Mobile, AL 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. **PLEASE NOTE THAT UPON REMOVAL OF THE PROPERTY, ALL SALES ARE FINAL.**

DESCRIPTION WARRANTY: Seller warrants to the Buyer that 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 that 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.

For further information on removal of this item, please call DIANE MCCARTY at (251) 208-2593 between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, CST, Monday – Friday. Payment must be made within five (5) business days. Also, see seller’s terms and conditions posted for this item.

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 dates and times indicated in the removal section.

The City of Mobile will only place the name of the Buyer or Name of the Company and address that appears on the GOVDEALS Auction Award Notice on the Title and Bill of Sale given to the winner of the auction.. The City of Mobile will not place any other name on the title or the Bill of Sale..