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Pursuant to Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 30B, §15), the Town of Natick, Natick Town Hall, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 (“the Town”) invites the submission of bids in an online auction to dispose of the following surplus vehicle:
One (1) Surplus Ford Escape SUV:
Vehicle Information:
Year: 2011
Make: Ford
Model: Escape
VIN: 1FMCU5K31BKA56845
Miles: 101,011
GVW: 4,880
Engine: 2.5 L HYBRID
Fuel: Gasoline
Driveline: All-Wheel Drive
Tire size: 235-70R16
Condition: This vehicle runs and drives.
The estimate for this vehicle is less than $10,000. Note that, if at any time during the auction, the bid price meets or exceeds the $10,000 threshold, the Town of Natick will need to cancel or extend the auction to advertise it in full compliance with M.G.L. c. 30B, sec. 15.
Bids may NOT be placed directly with the Town but must be processed through the auction website.
The vehicle will be sold, if at all, to the responsive bidder offering the highest price for the vehicle described in this notice and on the auction site listing. The Town of Natick reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to dispose of the vehicle through a negotiated sale, provided that the negotiated sale price is higher than the highest bid received from a responsive bidder.
Upon winning the auction, the winning bidder shall be required to submit a signed non-collusion form to the Town of Natick prior receipt of the vehicle. Said non-collusion form shall state as follows:
“The undersigned certifies, under penalties of perjury, that its Bid has been made and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this certification, the word “person” shall mean any natural person, business, partnership, corporation, union, committee, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.”
The winning bidder shall also certify that, pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, §49A, that it is in compliance with all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts pertaining to taxes, to the reporting of employees and contractors, and to the withholding and remittance of child support.
Payment in full, in the form of electronic payment to publicsurplus.com is required prior to pickup. It shall be the seller’s responsibility to pick up all goods in person, within ten (10) days, from Natick DPW, after payment is made in full. Delivery of goods is buyer’s responsibility. Goods shall be sold as is, where is. Seller disclaims any and all warranties, including those of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose.
Buyer to pay sales tax upon registration.
Other terms and conditions may be available for viewing at the auction website (the terms of which are incorporated herein by reference.)
Town of Natick, Massachusetts
The Town may require bid deposits to ensure fairness to all Buyers.
PayMac handles all payments for items purchased.
Acceptable forms of payment are Wire Transfer or Credit Card.
NO CASH, CHECKS, OR MONEY ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
Payment for an awarded item must be received within five (5) business days after award.
The Town may charge a sales tax of 6.25%, as required by state law. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, Buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.
A Buyer's Premium of ten percent (10%) will be added to the final sale price, with a one dollar ($1.00) minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium, if applicable, will be visible during the bidding process and will be added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify Buyer of receipt of payment via email.
Buyer will be responsible for removal/pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Removal must occur within ten (10) business days after notification of award of the winning bid. The payment receipt and personal identification must be presented at the time of pick-up, or the Town of Natick will not release the item.
Pick-up hours are by appointment only - during regular business hours.
Buyer will be responsible for packing, loading, and/or transporting of item(s), as necessary.