State of Illinois Online Auction

DESCRIPTION

REGULAR TITLE

SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS

Notice - NO admittance into State Property for viewing of vehicles – iBid viewing is limited to “Virtual Only”. 

The following description details the vehicle(s) condition as known to us.

There are no refunds unless the unit(s) are grossly misrepresented.

ABSOLUTELY NO GUARANTEES ON MILES OR MECHANICAL CONDITION

ALL SALES ARE FINAL! No exchanges. Refunds minus penatlies and fee per the terms and conditions. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see a full list of terms and conditions. 

Notice:

• Vehicle(s) are sold AS-IS/WHERE-IS
• The State of Illinois makes no guarantee and accepts no liability for the condition, safety or operability of any vehicle sold as Surplus.
• You must show up prepared to tow/haul the vehicle(s) away with no assistance.
• No help for getting vehicle(s) to start and run, or for loading or securing the load will be available. 
• The State of Illinois assumes NO liability for accidents, breakdowns, or vehicle safety citations resulting from the condition, operability, or safety of this vehicle. 

Vehicles should be considered NOT roadworthy and in need of full safety inspection and major mechanical repairs before being put into service. Vehicles may be missing parts such as, but NOT limited to batteries, catalytic convertors.

These vehicles are retired State of Illinois government fleet vehicles and perception of the overall condition of the vehicle should be based on that knowledge.

There may be holes or paint and panel damage on exterior and interior where equipment has been removed or where decals/markings have been removed.

Vehicle(s) may be picked up at CMS State Surplus Warehouse, 1924 South 10 ½ Street, Springfield, IL. Between the hours of 12:30-3:45pm Monday thru Friday

Buyers must arrive before 3:30 to allow time for paperwork/loading/removal

Gates are automatically locked at 3:45pm

• All customers must BRING THEIR OWN PRINTED INVOICE or property pickup will be refused.
• All customers are required to bring a valid government issued ID / ID number will be recorded onto invoice at the time of pickup.

CMS Surplus Vehicles Point of Contact

Mike Hall

Office: 217-524-8812

Cell: 217-299-8537

email: Mike.hall@illinois.gov

• Title(s) to some vehicles may be mailed to the successful bidder with the “Assignment of Title” portion on the face of the Certificate of Title completed and the “Signature of Seller(s)” and “Printed Name of Seller(s)” portions to be completed immediately upon removel of vehicle from State Property. By law, the buyer has 20 days after the date of purchase to register the vehicle with the Secretary of State. Please reference the below publication from illinois Secretary of State: 

•  https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/sos_dop141.pdf

• Buyers are required by State Law to transfer vehicles into their name within 20 days of purchase. Buyers are not allowed to hold vehicles on "open titles" or sell or reassign vehicles to another person or business without first transferring them into their own name (unless they are registered automobile dealers or licensed rebuilders)

• A $200 fee for any replacement title request, payable to CMS Surplus Property IN ADVANCE will be required  due to any lost title, destroyed or damaged title, inproperly filled out title, etc. 

• For those vehicles that are newer than 2011 model year (these vehicles must comply with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act), the Certificate of Title must be properly assigned to the buyer, signed by the Seller along with the printed name of the Seller, the current mileage of the vehicle  indicated in the “Odometer Reading” section, and signed by the Buyer along with the printed name of the Buyer (or their appointed agent with a properly completed Secure Power of Attorney). These vehicles will also require an Odometer Statement to be filled out and properly signed by buyer and seller.  Please use this link to the P.O.A. form.

  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

Terms and Conditions of iBid Vehicle Sales:

WARNING:

VEHICLES SOLD BY THE STATE OF ILLINOIS ARE SOLD STRICTLY “AS IS,” “WHERE IS”, WITH NO WARRANTIES,  WHETHER EXPRESS, STATUTORY OR IMPLIED INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY AND THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, BOTH OF WHICH ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMED BY BUYER.  NO EMPLOYEE, AGENT OR REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS IS AUTHORIZED TO GRANT ANY WARRANTY OF ANY TYPE WHATSOEVER OR TO MODIFY THE TERMS OF THIS DISCLAIMER IN ANY MANNER.

• Vehicles will not be available for public inspection prior to bidding.  However, inspection terms may be offered at the sole discretion of the iBid administrator, and may be changed at any time without prior notice.

• The State is not responsible to any Bidder or Purchaser for theft or stolen equipment-. Be advised that theft and cannibalism of unsecured equipment is the sole responsibility of the winning Bidder. Immediately following the close of sale, it is Bidder’s responsibility to secure equipment. It is up to the winning Bidder to secure equipment and removal as quickly as possible.  Removal of vehicles must be completed within the specified pick-up dates/times.

• There is absolutely no “salvage” of vehicles on State-owned property. Dismantling, cutting, or crushing of any vehicle will not be allowed.  However, any vehicle that must be downsized, by unbolting any attached equipment, to make it legal for transportation purposes will be allowed.

• The State of Illinois does not allow purchasers to make repairs or to adjust vehicles on State property, with the exception of minor repairs needed to make the vehicle functional for removal from the premises after purchase.  Minor repairs may include checking fluid levels, jumper cabling or replacing batteries, tire inflation. No repairs beyond these minor repairs allowed.

• The State cannot and will not provide the buyer any tools, materials, or State employee assistance for any repairs needed to remove the vehicles from State property.  There is no access to fuel or materials of any kind at the sale site where vehicle was purchased.

• The State of Illinois cannot and will not load any vehicles on private or for-hire trucks or trailers due to liability issues.  All loading and securing of vehicles purchased from the State of Illinois is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or their agents.

• A Junk Title or "Junk Certificate" cannot be re-issued as a valid title, once a junk certificate is issued that vehicle is no longer considered a viable road worthy vehicle. Please be aware of the title status and what these mean BEFORE placing a bid. No refunds will be made for a junk title after sale.

• A Salvage Title or "Salvage Certificate" vehicle cannot be sold to any buyer that is not a Illinois licensed rebuilder. Please be aware of the title status and what these mean BEFORE placing a bid.

• Although every reasonable effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained on this listing and web site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.

  Bidders who refuse to comply with these terms may be suspended from future auctions and/or charged fees listed within iBid general rules.

   

  Instructions for picking up vehicles:

• EQUIPMENT REMOVAL:

• Pickup will only be allowed after payment has been secured thru Illinois Department of Central Management Services. See Payment instructions below.

• 1. Buyer must print and bring a paper copy of your paid receipt, and present that receipt at the time of removal. A paid receipt in the Bidder’s name must be presented at State offices, and is required to remove property. If you are contracting removal of your winning bid, please ensure your transportation contractor has a copy of the paid receipt, and a properly prepared and executed "Power of Attorney."  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

• 2. Title and equipment will not be issued without a PAID RECEIPT and personal Federal or State issued identification (driver’s license, State ID card, etc.).

• 3. The contact at the location will require a signature and date on the paid receipt, and will make a copy of your identification for filing.

• Note: Vehicles will not be released without a paid invoice (bill of sale), a valid copy of the winning bidders (Buyer) driver’s license, (presented at time of sale or on file) and a properly prepared and executed "Power of Attorney" if the named Buyer is not the party picking the vehicle up.

  Power of attorney form can be found at this web address:  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

  4. Please note location of equipment is "site specific." Equipment is located Statewide at various locations. Specific address information and point of contact will be provided to the winning Bidder only at the conclusion of the sale. Be sure to note your pickup location and dates and times your purchase will be available for pickup. Pickup locations are closed on weekend and State Holidays.

  5. Awarded Bidders will have five (5) business days from the close of the sale to schedule the removal of equipment, unless otherwise agreed to by the State of Illinois.

  6. Any equipment not scheduled for removal at the end of the five (5) business days will result in forfeiture of sale, equipment will revert to the property of the State of Illinois for disposal, and no refund will be made, unless otherwise agreed to in writing by the holding/owning State agency.

  7. Salvage of or crushing of equipment on State of Illinois property is not permitted. Absolutely "NO" Crushing, cutting up, or dismantling of any equipment will be allowed on any State of Illinois property unless the equipment must be downsized by unbolting parts to make it legal for transportation purposes. Any and all removal needs will be the Bidders responsibility.

• Title(s) to some vehicles may be mailed to the successful bidder with the “Assignment of Title” portion on the face of the Certificate of Title completed and the “Signature of Seller(s)” and “Printed Name of Seller(s)” portions to be completed immediately upon removel of vehicle from State Property. By law, the buyer has 20 days after the date of purchase to register the vehicle with the Secretary of State. Please reference the below publication from illinois Secretary of State: 

•  https://www.ilsos.gov/publications/pdf_publications/sos_dop141.pdf

• Buyers are required by State Law to transfer vehicles into their name within 20 days of purchase. Buyers are not allowed to hold vehicles on "open titles" or sell or reassign vehicles to another person or business without first transferring them into their own name (unless they are registered automobile dealers or licensed rebuilders)

• A $200 fee for any replacement title request, payable to CMS Surplus Property IN ADVANCE will be required  due to any lost title, destroyed or damaged title, inproperly filled out title, etc. 

• For those vehicles that are newer than 2011 model year (these vehicles must comply with the Federal Truth in Mileage Act), the Certificate of Title must be properly assigned to the buyer, signed by the Seller along with the printed name of the Seller, the current mileage of the vehicle  indicated in the “Odometer Reading” section, and signed by the Buyer along with the printed name of the Buyer (or their appointed agent with a properly completed Secure Power of Attorney). These vehicles will also require an Odometer Statement to be filled out and properly signed by buyer and seller.  Please use this link to the P.O.A. form.

  http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

• PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

  Payment may be made by “Jetpay online" by all major credit cards. Payment may also be made by cashier’s check or money order to GENERAL REVENUE FUND  ‘GRF’ and mailed to: 1924 S 10 ½ St., Springfield, IL 62703, payment must be received within the 5 business days. Please include invoice Walk ins are welcome from 12:30pm-3:45pm.

• If paying by cashier’s check or money order, buyer must notify us via email, cms.ibid@illinois.gov, within five (5) business days of auction closing if payment is being made via mail. Mail payment to: GRF, 1924 South 10 ½ Street, Springfield, IL 62703

• All payments must be received by the State by the close of business on the 5th business day of sale closing.  

• PAYMENT & REMOVAL TIMEFRAMES:

• If you are awarded an item by CMS, the winning Bidder is responsible and required to pay for the item awarded as notified after the sale, unless otherwise agreed to by CMS. Buyers will be notified of available pick up dates and times. After payment is accepted and processed, Log into your iBid account and print off the invoice.

  Note: Out of state Bidders purchasing vehicles, it is your responsibility to contact your residing state Division of Motor Vehicles for information regarding the License, Title & Registration requirements for the vehicle(s). CMS - DOV / License & Title will be unable to assist with any out of State License and Title issues.

• Vehicles will not be released without a paid invoice (bill of sale), and a properly prepared and executed "Power of Attorney" if the named Buyer is not the party picking the vehicle up.http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/rt5.pdf

• DEFAULT - FAILURE TO PAY OR SCHEDULE PICK-UP:

  Bidders are cautioned to submit bids only on items they are prepared to pay for and remove in accordance with the online sale terms and conditions of this sale. All awarded items must be paid for and have a removal appointment scheduled within five (5) business days from the posted sale ending date/ time. Furthermore, all items must be removed at the scheduled time/date of removal. Anything left behind will be considered abandoned.  Failure to pay for and/or remove all awarded items within the specified timeframe could result in termination of the contract and no refund will be made.

• Failure to make payment and pick up property shall subject the winning bidder to the following:
   A.) In the Illinois Department of Central Management Services sole discretion, a reclamation of the awarded property and relisting of the same for public auction;
   B.) The payment of such fees and charges including administrative or other expenses necessary to re-auction the unclaimed item;
   C.) A handling charge of $25.00, plus ten percent (10%) of the bid price for a restocking fee.

• IMPORTANT NOTICE

  - Upon release of the vehicle by the State to Buyer or Buyer’s Agent, the Buyer does hereby release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue the State regarding any and all liability, claims, demands, actions and causes of action whatsoever, which arise or may hereafter arise upon submitting payment for the vehicle that may arise after taking possession of the vehicle.

   THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES WILL NOT PERMIT DELINQUENT PAYMENT OR PICKUP OF IBID MERCHANDISE.

   ALL UNPAID/UNCLAIMED ITEMS WILL BE RESOLD AND ABOVE PENALTIES SHALL BE IMPOSED ON DELINQUENT BIDDER.  WHEN BIDDER MAKES PAYMENT BUT FAILS TO PICK-UP AWARDED PROPERTY, BIDDER SHALL ONLY BE ENTITLED TO A REFUND, LESS THE ABOVE PENALTIES ENUMERATED ABOVE.

  The Illinois Secretary of State mandates that we cannot transfer a title to any name except the name that matches the (ship to address) on the receipt for all purchases.  If you are buying for your business make sure your "ship to" address on your iBid account indicates your business and not your personal account, BEFORE YOU BID.  Once you have won an auction, we can't change your address.