|
The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC) has the statutory responsibility for the
disposition of surplus personal property items from state agencies. The
Commission delegates a portion of their authority to larger agencies in order to
accelerate the state's disposal efforts. Currently, TxDOT holds delegated
authority to conduct local sales and dispose of salvage materials. We oversee
and coordinate all
aspects of the department's surplus property disposal program. Disposal Process The department’s surplus property must first be offered to other state agencies,
political subdivisions, and assistance organizations during a 10-day
advertisement period (see Advertisement to Public Entities). The department may
sell its surplus items to a public entity during this period through a direct
transfer. Once the advertisement period is complete, unsold items can then be
offered to the general public through one of the following competitive bidding
methods:
Important Facts to Know:
- All surplus property is sold "as is, where is" with no expressed or
implied warranty or guarantee of merchantability.
- Each sale contains specific terms and conditions which must be followed
closely.
- Except for direct transfers to a public entity, a 6.5% purchaser's fee
is collected on all surplus sale transactions.
- In addition to the purchaser’s fee, a buyer must pay any applicable
state sales and use tax unless the buyer provides a resale or tax-exempt
certificate.
- Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of the sale or retrieve any
surplus property you purchased may result in the forfeiture of your funds
and the item(s) reverting back to the state of Texas. This action may
negatively impact your ability to receive any future TxDOT surplus property
items.
- The department does not offer computers or computer-related equipment
items to the general public for sale. In accordance with state law, these
items are transferred to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Computer
Recovery Program where they are refurbished and offered to charter schools
and independent school districts in the state of Texas.
- TxDOT policy prohibits department employees from buying the department's
surplus property. However, this restriction does not extend to surplus
property sold by other state agencies or political subdivisions.
Related Links:
|
