Board of County Commissioners
Broward County, Florida
Fleet Services Division
TIMED AUCTION OF SURPLUS VEHICLES, EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY

September 2021

1. SCOPE:

• The Board of County Commissioners, Broward County, will conduct a public auction of County-Owned vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools which have been declared as surplus to the needs of Broward County.

2. AUCTION DATE:

• This auction will be a Timed On-Line Auction. Bids will be received at the National Auction Company's Proxibid Auction Page. The auction will be conducted on Proxibid.com.
• Registration for the auction will be through Proxibid.com and bidders will be required to comply with terms set forth by Proxibid.com.
• The auction is scheduled to open on September 8, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. and end on September 14, 2021. Lots will start closing at 3:00 P.M.
• The auction web site will make use of staggered closing times but all bids will end on September 14, 2021.
• All top bid prices will be reported to The Board of County Commissioners, Broward County, Florida, Fleet Services Division. Any bids received after published closing times will not be accepted except those that fall under the conditions of Extensions of Bid described in the following bullet.
• Bid Extensions - In the event a bid or bids are made during the last two minutes of an auction, the ending time for the auction will be extended for an additional two minutes. Extensions will continue until no further bids are received within the last five minutes of the auction.
• The vehicles, equipment and machinery included in this Time-Bid Auction are being offered Subject to the Confirmation of the Seller, The Broward County Board of County Commissioners. In the event top bid prices are not confirmed by Broward County personnel, items may be withdrawn and placed in an event to be conducted at a future time. It is expected Top Bidders will be notified their bid has either been accepted no later than 48 hours from the time the auction closes.
• The Auctioneer reserves the right to establish minimum opening bid prices and amounts for bid increases. In the event bidders do not comply with minimum amounts stated, bids received that are less than those set forth will not be accepted.

3. AUCTION SITE:

• The Auction will be conducted by National Auction Company on Proxibid.com.

4. INSPECTION OF VEHICLES:

• The vehicles, equipment and machinery included in this auction are not available for Preview because of pending requirements brought about by the COVID 19 Pandemic.
• The Auctioneer and his staff will provide information pertaining to each item included in the auction which describes its current condition to the best of the ability of the Auctioneer and his staff. Photographs and descriptions will be published on the Proxibid.com website
• As possible, vehicles were started and videos posted on the Auctioneer’s YouTube Channel with links on the Auctioneer's Website. All information provided by National Auction Company is not guaranteed and prospective bidders should rely upon their own judgement concerning the condition of each item.
• Many of the vehicles were jump started, however, it should not be assumed any vehicle will start, run or can be driven from the auction site.
• Information has been included regarding the operation of air-conditioning in vehicles. It should not be assumed air-conditioning will be operating when vehicles are picked up.
• When vehicles were started, if there were mechanical issues observed, that information is included on the website. Bidders should not assume all mechanical issues were found and all vehicles, equipment and tools are specifically offered in As-Is condition without warranty of any kind.
• While every effort has been made to accurately describe and illustrate the condition of each asset included in this auction, the Auctioneer and his staff are not mechanics. Accordingly, it is possible all defects were not observed.
• Information provided relating to vehicle mileage and hour meter readings might not be accurate even though efforts have been made to report correct information. If actual odometer or hour meter readings are different from that reported in auction information, the sale will not be invalidated as a result of differing information.
• Each item included in this auction is specifically offered and sold in As-Is condition without guaranty or warranty either expressed or implied.
• Specific information not found on the website can be obtained by contacting George Richards at (954) 658-5033. It is possible specific information requested may not be available.

5. CONDITIONS OF SALE, DELIVERY-TERMS AND INDEMNIFICATION:

• Broward County, as a casual seller, is selling surplus vehicles, equipment and machinery at Public Auction, for cash, to the highest bidders. Announcements made by the Auctioneer will be made via the website and e-mailed to all registered bidders. Despite our efforts to avoid withdrawal of items from the auction list after being mailed or advertised, it is sometimes necessary. The Broward County Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to do so and reserves the right to accept or reject any/all bids.
• Buyer (s) shall at all times hereafter indemnify, hold harmless and, defend County, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all causes of action, damages, claims, losses, liabilities and expenditures of any kind, including attorney fees, court costs, and expenses, causes or alleged to be caused by intentional or a negligent act of, or omission of, Buyer, its subcontractors, employees, agents, servants, or officers, or resulting from, or related to the subject matter of this Agreement including, without limitation, the removal of any property purchased by the Buyer from the County, the sale by Buyer of any such property to third parties, any defect in the operation or physical condition of any such property and any and all claims, losses, liabilities, expenditures, demands or causes of action of any nature whatsoever resulting from injuries or damaged sustained by any person or property. In the event any lawsuit or other proceeding is brought against COUNTY by reason of any such claim, cause of action or demand, Buyer shall, upon written notice from COUNTY, resist and defend such lawsuit or proceeding by counsel satisfactory to the COUNTY or, at COUNTY’s option, pay for an attorney selected by County Attorney to defend COUNTY. To the extent considered necessary by the Contract Administrator and the County Attorney, any sums due Buyer under this Agreement may be retained by COUNTY until all COUNTY’s claims for indemnification pursuant to this Agreement have been settled or otherwise resolved; and any amount withheld shall not be subject to payment of interest by COUNTY. The provisions and obligations of this section shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
• All vehicles, equipment, machinery, and tools property are offered and sold “as is” and “where is.” The County makes no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied to the operation or condition of any item offered in this auction.
• Once top bid prices have been received and communicated to Broward County Personnel, all sales are final and there will be no refunds or exchanges.
• Successful bidders(s) agree to comply with all terms and provisions as listed above.

6. BUYER’S PREMIUM:

• A 7% Buyer’s Premium will be added to all top bid prices and included in the final purchase price.

7. NOTIFICATION TO TOP BIDDERS AND PAYMENTS:

• All Top Bidders will be notified their bid has been accepted by National Auction Company through the E-Mail address supplied at the time of Bidder Registration.
• Payments can be made by Cash, Money Order or Cashier’s Check. All checks should be made payable to National Auction Company, Auctioneer’s Escrow Account. Personal and Corporate Checks will be accepted only when accompanied by a current bank letter which guarantees payment for purchases made at this auction.
• Credit cards, debit cards and ZELLE or other similar payment platforms are NOT acceptable forms of payment.
• Payments can be made by Bank to Bank Wire Transfer. Please contact Auctioneer for bank information. Purchasers making payment by wire transfer will be required to provide their name and bidder number.
• Payments will be accepted beginning on September 15 through September 16 between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M.
• Payments must be made at the Fleet Services Administrative Office located at 1600 NW 31 Avenue (Blount Road), Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-5101.
• Payments can be made between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. ONLY.
• In the event a Top Bidder has purchased more than one item, payment in full must be received before anything can be removed from County property.
• In the event payments have not been made by September 16 by 3:00 P.M., the Purchaser will be considered to be in default and the item(s) purchased may be sold to the backup bidder.
• All payments must be made in the name of the person or company who registered for the auction and was notified as the top bidder. Purchaser invoices cannot be modified or exchanged.
• Purchasers arriving at Broward County Fleet Services will be expected to wear a face covering and observe social distancing.
• Signs will be posted at Broward County Fleet Services directing purchasers to the area designated for use by National Auction Company.

8. MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE TRANSFERS:

• Purchasers are required to transfer titles into their name (s). An authorized Auto Tag Agency will be on site on September 15 & 16 from 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. Standard fees required to transfer title and payable to the Auto Tag Agency will apply. No additional fees will be collected for this service or paid to National Auction Company. This service is offered as an accommodation to purchasers to avoid extended waiting times at local auto tag agencies.
• Should any Purchaser not want to use the Auto Tag Agency that is on site, Purchasers will be given the title which must be taken to a Florida authorized Auto Tag Agency. A receipt from the Auto Tag Agency proving the title has been transferred must be provided to National Auction Company before any vehicle (s) can be removed from County property.
• Licensed Motor Vehicle dealers must provide a copy of their license and Sales Tax Resale Number at the time of bidder registration. Open titles will not be given to purchasers.

9. DEFAULT:

• Purchasers who fail to complete the sale under the conditions set forth hereon, or agreed to by the County, any deposits and/or payments made to the account of the County will be forfeited and vehicles or equipment will remain the property of the County. This provision includes failing to make payment in the time prescribed in the Terms & Conditions of Sale.
• If a Top Bidder fails to make payment in full after being notified their bid has been accepted, at the discretion of Broward County and/or the Auctioneer, the bidder’s name may be subject to removal from the mailing list and may not be permitted to participate in future auctions.

10. REMOVAL:

• Purchased items must be removed from the auction site on or before Friday, September 17 at 3:00 P.M. Neither Broward County or National Auction Company is responsible for vehicles, equipment, machinery, or other items that remain at the auction site after completion of the auction.
• Broward County will have staff and equipment available to assist with loading between the hours of 10:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M. on September 15, 16 & 17. Purchasers, trucking companies and transporters will be responsible for securing loads.
• It will be the responsibility of Purchasers to arrange their own transportation and removal of Non-Running items from Broward County’s property. Purchasers should bring their own jump-boxes or battery cables for any item that will not start on its own. Purchasers will not be permitted to do mechanical work on Broward County premises that go beyond removing and replacing a battery.
• Purchasers using Towing or Transport Services will be required to be present when vehicles or other items are being removed from Broward County property.
• Top Bidders (Purchases) will be required to sign a receipt which shows delivery of purchased vehicles or equipment.
• In the event all purchased items have not been removed by September 17, purchasers will be charged a fee that equals $25.00 per day per item. This will be enforced at the discretion of Broward County staff. Any vehicle left in the south parking lot and located at Fleet Services 3 are subject to this provision.

11. BIDDER REGISTRATION:

• All bidders are required to register with National Auction Company on their Proxibid page, XXXX Each Bidder will be assigned a Bidder’s Number. The Bidder’s Number will be used and that number will be recorded for that sale. As noted earlier, the auction will be conducted on Proxibid.com and their bidder registration requirements must be complied with.

12. DIRECTIONS:

From I-95 (Broward County)

Exit at Copans Road and continue West to Blount Road. At the traffic signal, turn left and continue to the auction site which is North of the Sheriff’s Office facility. Watch for the sign which says Broward County Bridges & Highways. Parking is available on the south side of the property.

FROM the Turnpike (Broward County)

Exit at Coconut Creek Parkway (Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. BLVD), Exit #67. After paying toll, continue to the traffic signal and turn left onto Coconut Creek Parkway (MLK Blvd.). Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard to the second traffic signal and make a U-Turn. At Blount Road, turn right, and the auction site will be on your right just past the Sheriff’s Office facility. Watch for the sign which says Broward County Bridges & Highways. Parking is available on the south side of the property.

13. AUCTION PARKING:

• There is a parking lot located on the south side of the main entrance of Broward County Bridges & Highways. Please be advised this is a secured facility and private vehicle are not permitted past the guard gate.

14. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Agency: Broward County Fleet Services Division

• Contact Name: John Leopoldo
• Contact Number: 954-665-8322
• Contact Email: jleopoldo@broward.org

Agency: Broward County Fleet Services Division

• Contact Name: James Bailey
• Contact Number: 954-357-5450
• Contact Email: jbailey@broward.org

Auctioneer: National Auction Company

• Contact Name: George Richards
• Contact Number: 954-658-5033
• Contact Email: grichards@natlauction.com