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Basic Description:
The purpose of this auction is to SELL 1 (one) galvanized steel fire tower, with the tower pylons. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) intends to only sell the tower and not the property on which the tower is located.
Buyer is responsible for: furnishing proof of liability insurance to the seller; the fire tower must be removed 30 calendar days after payment is received from Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services property.
Bidders are REQUIRED to remove the pylons, along with the tower. Bidders shall cause minimal ground disturbance when removing pylons, as well as return the ground to its previous state, including providing necessary fill dirt.
This is a 100 ft. tower with a trap door entrance and a standard 8' X 8' ft. or 64 sq. ft. cabin. It was constructed in 1953 of galvanized steel with pressure treated wood steps and cabin floor, currently the wood steps are in poor condition.
Site Visit/Inspection:
Tower Location
Oviedo Forestry Site at 250 County Road 419, Chuluota FL 32766
Located on the north side of CR 419, just east of Snow Hill Road
28° 38’ 48.045” N
81° 8’ 7.856” W
An onsite inspection of the tower is recommended. All prospective bidders should perform their own due diligence prior to submitting a bid. Interested bidders may inspect the tower for sale prior to submission of bids. The bottom two landings of stairs have been removed and are not available. Due to the poor conditions and safety concerns of the remaining wood stairs, bidders are not allowed to climb the stairs in the interest of safety. Bidders shall contact Rebekah Taylor at (386)317-3284 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST to schedule inspection of the tower. Bidders shall consider all site conditions dealing with the removal of the tower and pylons from the Department property.
To the best of the department’s knowledge, no asbestos material was detected from the samples taken from the tower. The department will provide documentation upon request.
Contact Rebekah Taylor (386)317-3284 or Scott Chaney (407)702-8273 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST for specific details and to schedule an inspection.
Special Terms, Conditions, and Specifications:
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD: The Oviedo Fire Tower inspection found no asbestos. By placing a bid, all Bidders acknowledge that they have read the attached survey and are accepting the conditions it describes AS IS, and with any violation of governmental, building, environmental, and safety codes that may exist in the Oviedo Fire Tower. Any Bidder hereby indemnifies, waives, releases, and holds harmless FDACS from all claims, causes of actions, costs and damages of any nature whatsoever (including attorney’s fees and costs) arising from or in connection with the condition of the Oviedo Fire Tower, any known or unknown environmental hazard, contaminant, or condition at the time of the execution of the sale, including but not limited to, the presence of or subsequent removal of asbestos containing materials. The terms of this sale shall be binding upon the heirs, successors and assigns of the winning Bidder and shall survive the sale.
*****INSPECTION*****
*** BY APPOINTMENT ONLY****
An onsite inspection of the tower is recommended. All prospective bidders should perform their own inspections prior to bidding. Interested Bidders may inspect the tower for sale prior to the submission of bids. The bottom two landings of stairs have been removed and are not available. Due to the poor conditions and safety concerns of the remaining wood stairs, bidders are not allowed to climb the stairs in the interest of safety. Bidders shall contact Rebekah Taylor (386) 317-3284 or Scott Chaney (407)702-8273 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. EST to schedule inspection of the tower. Bidders shall consider all site conditions dealing with the removal of the tower and pylons from the department property.
Removal:
If you are the winning bidder, contact the Seller PRIOR to arriving to VERIFY THE LOCATION of the item(s) won, and any additional instructions on payment, pickup and removal.
If there are any issues with the item at the time of removal, resolve them with the Seller BEFORE THE ITEM IS REMOVED.
This asset must be removed within 30 calendar days after payment is received. Purchases will be released only upon receipt of payment as specified.
The Buyer will make all arrangements and perform all work necessary, loading, including packing, dismantling (if applicable), and transportation of the property. Under no circumstances will Seller assume responsibility for packing, loading or shipping.
*****SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS*****
Guaranty Waiver. All property is offered for sale 'AS IS, WHERE IS.' Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, makes no warranty, guaranty or representation of any kind, expressed or implied, as to the merchantability or fitness for any purpose of the property offered for sale. Please note that upon removal of the property, all sales are final.
Description Warranty: The Seller warrants to the Buyer that the property offered for sale will conform to its description. Any claim for misdescription must be made prior to removal of the property. If Seller confirms that the property does not conform to the description, Seller will keep the property and refund any money paid. The liability of the Seller shall not exceed the actual purchase price of the property.
Rebekah Taylor (386) 317-3284 or Scott Chaney (407) 702-8273
*** SOLD AS IS ***
NOTE: Photos are acquired by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and/or Florida Forest Services. Other vehicles and/or equipment shown in the background of these auction photos are NOT included in sale of this listing.
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Successful bidder is responsible for pick-up of item(s) from the agency's premises. Items are not available for immediate pick-up. You must contact the agency to schedule a pick-up time. Items will be available within 7 - 14 days upon confirmation of payment received by FDACS. The notice of award, payment receipt, and personal identification must be presented at time of pick-up, or the item will not be released. Title to item(s) paid in full will not pass to the successful bidder until bidder actually receives and takes possession of the item(s) at the mutually agreed upon pick-up time.
Successful bidder is responsible for packing and loading all item(s) at pick-up.