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Department of Public Works
Request for Bids
The'Town of Mansfield will receive internet bids thru a municipal auction website for
"Various Surplus Vehicles, Supplies, Property and Other Items" at various times
throughout calendar year 2020 and 2021. The auction closing dates and times are
varied depending on the item listing and time of listing. At the end of the specific item
listing time the auction shall be closed, unless extended. In the event of a bid arriving
within 2 minutes of the bid closing, the closing may be extended by 2 minute
increments until no further bids are received.
The municipal auction site web address is as follows:
www.municibid.com/mansfield. All rules and regulations of said site shall govern
including general conditions as specified with each bid item. Additional terms and
conditions are contained on the website. The site is open to all interested parties,
including the general public, wishing to submit a bid.
Payment shall be made by cash, bank check or money order payable to the Town
of Mansfield within (5) days of the bid closing.
Prior to submitting a bid, all bidders must acknowledge the following and the highest
accepted bidders must sign a non -collusion and tax compliance statement as follows
at time of payment and pickup.
The bidder certifies under penalties of perjury that this 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 organization, entity, or group of
individuals.
Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 62C, Sec 49A, the bidder must certify under the penalties of
perjury that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the bidder is in compliance with
all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes, reporting of
employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.
In the event that the highest bidder does not make payment within (5) days after the
bid closing, the 'Town may choose to offer the bid item to the next highest bidder.
Bidders are responsible for examining items prior to bidding and are therefore
strongly urged to do so. Bid items may be viewed at the Highway Garage at 500C
East Street, Mansfield from 8:00 AM to 2:OOPM prior to the bid closing date
(excluding Saturday and Sunday). Some items may be located at offier locations so it's
strongly advised to call 508-261-7335 and schedule an appointment prior.
Police/Tire and Town Vehicles which have distinctive marking shall be repainted
within thirty (30) calendar days. All markings shall be sprayed over by the town prior
to buyers removal by the town.
The Town is not responsible for damage to bid items, title passes to the buyer only
after full payment has been made to the Town, if applicable.
The winning bidder shall be notified after the close of the item auctioned by the
auction website. The winning bidder agrees to remove all items won at bid within (5)
five business days of notification, unless other arrangements are made with the town
in advance.
All bidders are advised that all vehicles and items are sold "as is" "where is" with no
warrantee expressed or implied. Bidders are advised that all items are excess, surplus,
salvage and/or reached its useful life to the Town of Mansfield's needs.
The'rown reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to accept the bid deemed to
be in the best interest of the Town of Mansfield.
Kevin Dumas
Town Manager