EOI Council Asset Silent Auction

Overview Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) for the purchase and removal of nominated lots from the council works compound located on Chapman Road, Kowanyama. The items are offered on an "as is where is" basis, and no guarantees as to their serviceability or completeness are given. Contract Terms and Conditions Prices Bids for EOI items must be in Australian currency and inclusive of all charges, including GST Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council will not be responsible for or pay for expenses or losses which may be incurred by any interested party in the preparation of their EOI No EOI will be deemed to be accepted until advice in writing of acceptance has been given to the interested party by the Council Conditions of Items The vehicles are unregistered, unsafe to drive, and are offered on an "as is where is" basis, with no warranty given as to quality, fitness for purpose, or safe condition of the goods Because the goods are sold "as is where is", the party submitting the EOI shall have no claim against the Council in respect of the quality or safety of the goods whatsoever Descriptions provided, including known faults such as engine issues, body damage, or interior wear, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute a complete assessment of the vehicle's condition Participation in this auction constitutes acceptance of these terms Payment The whole of the accepted EOI price must be paid and a receipt received and presented prior to the removal of the goods Payment must be made within 14 days of the letter of acceptance being issued to the successful interested party, or earlier if possible For electronic funds transfers, please contact the relevant personnel; once a deposit has been made, Council also requires verbal confirmation of the transfer by telephoning 07 4040 4500 to expedite receipting Company or personal cheques require a clearance period before a receipt can be issued, which may take up to fourteen days; cheques should be posted to Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council, PO Box 769, Bungalow QLD 4870 Credit card payments will not be accepted Removal Damage to Council property, and loss of any property of the successful EOI party used for the purpose of removing the goods, shall be borne by the successful interested party, with no liability devolving to the Council The successful EOI party is wholly responsible for the safe removal of items from the item location Insurance of the truck or vehicles in transit, and any damage incurred in transit, loading, or unloading, shall be the purchaser's responsibility Indemnity The successful EOI party shall indemnify the Council and its officers and/or agents against any action, claim, or demand brought because of damage to or loss of property, injury to or death of any person, and costs incurred in defending such actions, claims, or demands, suffered because of the successful EOI party removing or attempting to remove the goods. Commission and Incentives An EOI will not be considered if the person who made the EOI, or a representative of that person or company, gives or offers anything to any agent of the Council as an inducement or reward which could in any way tend to influence the person's actions in relation to the EOI. For this condition, "agent" includes the parent, spouse, child, or associate of the agent. Canvassing of Councillors The canvassing of any councillor or staff of the Council will automatically invalidate an EOI. Default and Termination of Contract of Sale If the successful EOI party fails to comply with any of the conditions of sale, abandons or refuses to proceed with the contract of sale, or makes default or is unable to pay for the goods, Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council may terminate the contract of sale by notice to the successful EOI party as of the date specified in the notice. Instructions to Respondents Interested parties shall be deemed to have fully satisfied themselves as to the correctness and sufficiency of their EOI, and to have carefully examined all matters relating to the contract and undertaken an inspection where they wish to do so. If interested parties have any doubt as to the meaning of any portion of the specification or contract requirements, they should clarify any such doubt by making reasonable enquiries before submitting their EOI. Lodgement of EOI EOIs must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the Principal and clearly endorsed with: KASC-2025-036 – Council Asset Disposal Silent Auction EOIs sent by prepaid post or recognised courier in time to be delivered within the stated time, in the ordinary course of mail or courier delivery, may be considered Interested parties wishing to make an offer by telephone, facsimile, or electronic mail should call the contact personnel EOIs must be lodged by 4:00pm Tuesday 17 November 2026 Withdrawal of Offer An offer may be withdrawn at any time prior to the closing date by written notice to the Principal The Principal may cancel the invitation to offer at any time, whether before or after the closing date of 4:00pm Tuesday 17 November 2026