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Pursuant to Chapter 30B, Section 15 of the Massachusetts General Laws (M.G.L. c. 30B, §15), the Morse Institute Library, 14 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760 (“the Town”) invites the submission of bids in an online auction to dispose of the following items:
Miscellaneous Library Furnishings
Side Display Table
33.5” wide x 16” deep at deepest x 40.5” tall
Cherry finish
Three tables
29” tall x 36” wide x 24” deep
Legs can be detached; very sturdy
table 1: light tan laminate top in good condition
table 2: original wooden top with some screw holes on top
table 3: original wooden top with some screw holes on top and a splash back (not original) attached
Wooden display
24” wide x 19” deep (base) x 5’ tall
Standing computer terminal.
60” wide x 24” deep x 38” tall (surface) and 42.25” tall at the back splash
Has electric components underneath to keep wires neat.
Oak whiteboard easels (5 total)
White boards need replacing on all, but it's a solid wood frame!
Oak Frame is 30”x42”
Widest width when open 28”
Height when open 72”
Magazine Racks (2 total)
50" tall, 10 inches wide
Pair Of Chairs
Heavy/sturdy chairs with armrests.
Fabric in good condition
Seat measures 20” x 20”
Back 20” tall
Table
36.5' wide x 64" long x 30" tall
Very heavy and sturdy; legs detached for easy moving.
Bids may NOT be placed directly with the Town but must be processed through the auction website.
The items will be sold, if at all, as a lot to the responsive bidder offering the highest price for the items 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 items 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 items. 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 through site.
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
Town of Natick may require bid deposits to ensure fairness to all buyers.
PayMac handles all payments for Town of Natick.
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 notice of award of the winning bid.
Will charge a sales tax of 6.25%. The tax rate will be calculated at the time of bidding. When sales tax is included, the buyer shall add and include the sales tax amount when making payment.
A Buyers Premium of 10% will be added to the final sale price with a $1 minimum charge per auction for payment collections. This premium if applicable will be visible during the bidding process and added to the total bid.
All sales are final. Public Surplus will notify buyer of receipt of payment via email.
The successful bidder will be responsible for removal or 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 notice of award, 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 to you.
Pick-up hours by appointment only.
The successful bidder will be responsible for the packing, loading and/or transporting of any item(s), if necessary