Invitation for Bids SALE OF GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY

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1 U.S. General Services Administration Invitation for Bids SALE OF GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY North Carolina Two-Day December Auction This sale consists of six (6) separate Parcels located in North Carolina. Each parcel is improved with a single family residence. Bids for the purchase of the Government-owned Property described in the Lot Description portion of this Invitation for Bids will be accepted both online at and live on location December 5 th and 6 th as detailed below. LIVE SALE Live Auctions Dates, Times and Locations: December 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) Residence Inn Marriott Cross Creek 1468 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) Home 2 Suites by Hilton 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC Concurrently Online at: Bid Deposit: $5, Inspection Opportunities: See General Terms of Sale, page 8, paragraph 3, or check individual Lot pages listed below. TABLE OF CONTENTS Lot Information Lot Harbour Pointe Place Page 2 Lot Bonnie Brook Court Page 3 Lot Wingspread Lane Page 4 Lot Starkys Creek Court Page 5 Lot Meadow Trail Page 6 Lot Derby Run Road Page 7 General Terms of Sale Page 8 Instructions to Bidders Page 14 Offer to Purchase Page 19 Sales Information Amelia Glissman (415) Amelia.Glissman@gsa.gov Jessica Casas (415) Jessica.Casas@gsa.gov Online Auction Register in advance! Online Auction Assistance Bid Spotter (253) support@bidspotter.com Property Disposal Web Page Click on North Carolina to view and download Property Sales information.

2 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Harbour Pointe Place Unit 5, Fayetteville 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Residence Inn Marriott Cross creek, located at 1468 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, November 23, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (ET) Friday, December 5, 2014 (day of auction) From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING This Property is located at Harbour Pointe Place, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. This residence is located on the third floor of a 3-story building with a private balcony and shared stairwell entrance. Zoned Residential. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -3 bedroom, 2 bath condo built in ,574 SqFt, Lot size 1,950 SqFt -Fireplace and balcony -Onsite clubhouse with inground pool -Access to public lake 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D The legal description of the Property is: BEING all of Unit 205, Building 6, HARBOR POINTE CONDOMINIUMS, Phase V, as recoreded in Codominium Book 7, Page 9, Cumberland County Registry, North Carolina with ownership interest, privileges, appurtenances, conditions and restrictions contained and described in the Declaration of Harbour Pointe Condominiums recorded in Book 7035, Page 224, Cumberland County Registry. Parcel #: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina 5. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to any and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. This Property is subject to a Homeowner's Association (HOA) or other common assessment arrangement, the Government shall pay the assessed fee owed during the period of Government ownership. However, the Purchaser shall be responsible for any late fees. The Government makes no warranty or agreement or statement that the condominium fees and dues presented herein are or will be the same as of the date of contract execution and title conveyance. Monthly Home Owners Association Dues of $ (currently) per month and fees subject to the HOA agreement available from Boxwell Real Estate. 2

3 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Bonnie Brook Court, Aberdeen 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Residence Inn Marriott Cross creek, located at 1468 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET) Friday, December 5, 2014 (day of auction) From 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING This Property is located at 112 Bonnie Brook Court, Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina. The Property is zoned Residential, and the surrounding properties are primarily residential as well. This property is conveniently located near local schools as well as easy access to major roads. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -4 bedroom, 3 bath two-story home built in ,196 SqFt,.47 acre lot -Located in a cul-du-sac for privacy and quiet -Granite counters througout the kitchen -Master bedroom with private patio 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D. The legal description of the Property is: Being all of Lot 11, as shown, indicated and designated on that certain plat or map entitled Subdivision Plan for Bonnie Brooks, Sandhills Township, prepared by Hobbs, Upchurch and Associates, PA, and recorded in Plat Cabinet13 Slide 534, Moore County Registry, Carthage, NC and to which reference is hereby made. Parcel #: Aberdeen, Moore County, North Carolina 6. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to any and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. 3

4 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Wingspread Lane, Beulaville 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Home 2 Suites by Hilton at 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) Saturday, December 6, 2014 (day of auction) From 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING The Property is located at The Property is located at 214 Wingspread Lane, Beulaville, Onslow County North Carolina. Property is zoned Residential. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -3 bedroom, 2 bath single story home built in ,268 SqFt,.35 acre lot -Large backyard -Two Car Garage 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D. The legal description of the property is: Being all of Lot 46 as depicted on a map entitled, Revised Final Plat Showing EAGLE CHASE Lots 14-17, 21, 22, 26, 27, 29-34, 37, 42, 44-46, Richards Township, Onslow County, NC, prepared by John L. Pierce & Associates, P.A. and recorded in Map Book 61, Page 231 Onslow County Registry (Amendment of Map recorded in Map Book 59 Page 133). Subject to restrictive covenants recorded in Book 3363, Page 238 in the Onslow County Registry. Parcel #: Beulaville, Onslow County, North Carolina 6. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. 4

5 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Starkys Creek Court, Maysville 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Home 2 Suites by Hilton at 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, November 23, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (ET) Saturday, December 6, 2014 (day of auction) From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING This Property is located at 108 Starkys Creek Court, Maysville, Onslow County, North Carolina and contains three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Zoned Residential. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -3 bedroom, 2 bath single story home built in ,260 SqFt, 1.19 acre lot -Large front and back yard -Separate laundry area 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D. The legal description of the Property is: BEING all of Lot 3 as shown on that certain map entitled, Final Plat Showing Cross Creek, Section II, White Oak Township, Onslow County, NC prepared for Quality Land Investors, Inc., prepared by John L. Peirce & Associates, P.A., dated April 17, 2008 and recorded in Map Book 55, Page 203, Slide M-557, Onslow County Registry. Subject to Restrictive and Protective Covenants recorded in Book 3066, Page 294, Onslow County Registry. Parcel #: Maysville, Onslow County, North Carolina 6. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to any and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. This Property is subject to a Homeowner's Association (HOA) or other common assessment arragnement, the Government shall pay the assessed fee owed during the period of Government ownership. However, the Purchaser shall be responsible for any late fees. The Government makes no warranty or agreement or statement that the condominium fees and dues presented herein are or will be the same as of the date of contract execution and title conveyance. Yearly Home Owners Association Dues of $50.00 (currently) per year and fees subject to the HOA agreement available from the Cross Creek HOA. 5

6 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Meadow Trail, Jacksonville 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Home 2 Suites by Hilton at 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (ET) Saturday, December 6, 2014 (day of auction) From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING This Property is located at 120 Meadow Trail, Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina. This beautiful residence is located in the Mill Pond Meadow Subdivision on a cul-de-sack street. The home is bright with ample natural lighting, laminate and tile flooring, modern kitchen, and excellent enclosed backyard. Zoned Residential. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -2 bedroom, 2 bath home built in ,104 SqFt,.63 acre lot -Large front and backyard -Fireplace 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D. Being all of Lot 14, as shown on map entitled Mill Pond Meadows, Section 1 prepared by Triangle Engineering Services, Inc., and recorded in map Book 22, page 61, Slide B-329, Onslow County registry. APN: Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina 6. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to any and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. 6

7 Sale/Lot No. SFRAN LOT Derby Run Road, Jacksonville 1. AUCTION DATE AND LOCATION December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) at the Home 2 Suites by Hilton at 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC INSPECTION OPPORTUNITIES Sunday, November 23, 2014 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. (ET) Saturday, December 6, 2014 (day of auction) From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET) 3. LOCATION AND SETTING This Property is located at 3007 Derby Run Road, Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina. The Property is a single family residence with an enclosed fence, with nearby local schools, shopping centers, and restaurants. Zoned Residential. 4. SALE PARCEL DESCRIPTION -3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom home built in ,324 SqFt, 5,662 SqFt lot -Central Air and Heating 5. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND TAX PARCEL I.D. Being all of Lot No. 65 as the same is shown and delineated on the map of Foxhorn Village, Section V, Phase I as recorded in Map Book 29, Page 47, in the office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina, Said Map being incorporated herein by references for a more particular description of the aforesaid lot. Subject to restrictive and protective covenants recorded in Book 1081 at Page 744, in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Onslow County, North Carolina. APN: 345J 17 Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina 6. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS This property is subject to any and all easements, restrictions, covenants, and rights-of-way shown or not shown, recorded or not recorded. 7

8 Lot Photos Lot 1 Harbour Pointe Lot 2 Bonnie Brook Lot 3 Wingspread Ln Lot 4 Starkys Creek Lot 5 Meadow Trail Lot 6 Derby Run Rd 8

9 GENERAL TERMS OF SALE 1. DEFINITIONS a. INVITATION FOR BIDS The term "Invitation for Bids" ("IFB") refers to this document and the following items that are attached hereto and incorporated herein: The Lot Description; General Terms of Sale; Instructions to Bidders; Offer to Purchase Government Real Property. Should the aforementioned documents be modified or supplemented by any addenda or amendments issued by the Government prior to the conclusion of the online auction, those addenda and amendments shall be part of the IFB. b. GOVERNMENT The term Government as used herein refers to the United States of America, and is used interchangeably with Seller and Grantor. c. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION The term General Services Administration ( GSA ) as used herein refers to the United States General Services Administration, a Federal agency. d. PROPERTY The term Property refers to the property or properties described in the Property Description of this IFB. e. AS-IS The term As-Is means that the Government is selling, and the buyer is buying the Property in whatever condition it presently exists, and that the buyer is accepting the Property with all faults, whether or not they could be ascertained by an inspection of the Property or review of any due diligence material available. f. WHERE-IS The term Where-Is means that the Government is selling, and the buyer is buying, the Property in whatever location it presently exists. g. PURCHASER The term Purchaser refers to the bidder whose bid the Government accepts and is used interchangeably with Buyer and Grantee. h. BIDDER(S) The term Bidder or Bidders as used herein refers to the offeror or offerors for the purchase of the subject Property, and is used interchangeably with you. i. HIGH BIDDER The term High Bidder refers to the bidder, whose bid conforms to the terms and conditions of the IFB, is the highest dollar bid at the close of the auction and is determined by the Government to be the most acceptable bid. 9

10 j. BACKUP BIDDER The term Backup Bidder refers to the bidder, whose bid conforms to the terms and conditions of the IFB, is the second-highest dollar bid at the close of the auction and is determined by the Government to be the most acceptable bid. 2. DESCRIPTION PROVIDED IN IFB The description of the Property, and all other information provided with respect to the Property set forth in the IFB, are based on the best information available to GSA, Real Property Utilization and Disposal (9PZ) and are believed to be correct. Any error or omission, including but not limited to, the omission of any information available to the agency having custody over the Property and/or any other Federal agency, shall NOT constitute grounds or reason for nonperformance of the contract of sale, or claim by purchaser for allowance, refund or deduction from the purchase price. 3. INSPECTION The Properties will be made open for inspection at the following times subject to weather and road conditions: November 22: (Fayetteville Live Auction Homes) 12-3 PM, 112 Bonnie Brook Court, Aberdeen, NC (Jacksonville Live Auction Homes) 9 AM-12 PM, 214 Wingspread Lane, Beulaville, NC 2-5 PM, 120 Meadow Trail Road, Jacksonville, NC November 23: (Fayetteville Live Auction Homes) 2-5 PM, 3342 Harbour Pointe Place, Fayetteville, NC (Jacksonville Live Auction Homes) 9 AM-12 PM, 108 Starky's Creek Court, Maysville, NC 2-5 PM, 3007 Derby Run Road, Jacksonville, NC December 5, 2014 (day of auction): (Fayetteville Live Auction Homes) 10 AM-1 PM, 112 Bonnie Brook Court, Aberdeen, NC 11-1 PM, 3342 Harbour Pointe Place, Fayetteville, NC December 6, 2014 (day of auction): (Jacksonville Live Auction Homes) 8-10 AM, 214 Wingspread Lane, Beulaville, NC 8-10 AM, 108 Starky's Creek Court, Maysville, NC 11-1 PM, 120 Meadow Trail Road, Jacksonville, NC 11-1 PM, 3007 Derby Run Road, Jacksonville, NC Bidders are invited, urged, and cautioned to inspect the Property prior to submitting a bid. The failure of any bidder to inspect, or to be fully informed as to the condition of all or any portion of the Property, will not constitute grounds for any claim or demand for adjustment or withdrawal of a bid after the auction. 10

11 4. CONTRACT The IFB and the bid, when accepted by the Government shall constitute an agreement for sale ( Agreement ) between the high bidder ( Purchaser ) and the Government. Such Agreement shall constitute the whole contract to be succeeded only by the formal instrument(s) of transfer, unless modified in writing and signed by both parties. No oral statements or representations made by, or for, or on behalf of either party shall be a part of such contract. In addition, the Purchaser shall not transfer or assign the Agreement without the express written consent of the Government. Any assignment transaction without such consent shall be void. 5. CONDITION OF PROPERTY The Property is offered for sale AS IS AND WHERE IS without representation or warranty, expressed or implied. The Purchaser, and Purchaser s successors and assigns, or any party-inpossession of the Property, or any part thereof, further acknowledges that the Government makes no representations or warranty concerning the title, zoning, character, condition, size, quantity, quality and state of repair of the Property. The Government makes no other agreement or promise to alter, improve, adapt or repair the Property not otherwise contained herein. Purchaser shall rely solely on its own due diligence and examination of the Property. Purchaser acknowledges that there will be no claims or any allowances or deductions upon grounds that the Property is not in condition or fit to be used for the purpose of which intended by the Purchaser after the conclusion of the auction. 6. ZONING Verification of the present zoning and determination of permitted uses, along with compliance of the Property for any proposed future use, shall be the responsibility of the bidder; and the Government makes no representation in regard to zoning matters. Any inaccuracies or changes in the zoning information shall NOT be cause for adjustment or rescission of any contract resulting from this IFB. 7. UTILITIES & SERVICE PROVIDERS All typical public utilities are available to the Property, including electricity, gas, sewer, water, and telephone. Procurement of utility service shall be the responsibility of the Purchaser as of the date of conveyance. Bidders are urged to contact the utility providers below for more information. Electricity Service Providers: Fayetteville Public Works (910) Jones-Onslow EMC (910) Duke Progress Energy (800) Gas, Water and Sewer Service Providers: Piedmont Natural Gas (800) Fayetteville Public Works (910) Onslow Water and Sewer Authority (910) Town of Aberdeen (910) Telephone Service Provider: AT&T (877) RISK OF LOSS As of the date of conveyance, the Purchaser shall assume all responsibility for care and handling and all risks of loss or damage to the Property, including but not limited to all buildings and other improvements located thereon, and assume all obligations and liabilities of ownership and no claim for any allowance or deduction upon such grounds will be considered after the conclusion of an auction. 11

12 9. TAXES, ASSESSMENTS AND OTHER COSTS As of the date of conveyance, the Purchaser shall assume responsibility for all general and special real and personal property taxes or other assessments which have been or may be assessed on the Property, and for all sums due to be paid by the Government in lieu of taxes, which amount shall be prorated. If the Property is subject to a Home Owner's Association (HOA) or other common assessment arrangement, the Government shall pay the assessed fee owed during the period of Government ownership. However, the Purchaser shall be responsible for any late fees or other fees that were assessed by the HOA or equivalent during the period of Government ownership upon the date of conveyance. 10. REVOCATION OF BID AND DEFAULT In the event of revocation of a bid after the conclusion of an auction, but prior to acceptance of the high bid by the Government, or in the event of revocation of a bid after notice of acceptance, or in the event of any default by the Purchaser in the performance of the contract of sale created by such acceptance, or in the event of failure by the Purchaser to consummate the transaction, the Purchaser agrees that the deposit paid the Government in any acceptable form, including credit card, together with any payments subsequently made on account, may be forfeited at the option of the Government as damages for breach of contract, in which event the Purchaser shall be relieved from further liability. Otherwise, without forfeiting the said deposit and payments, the Government may avail itself of any legal or equitable rights which it may have under the bid or contract of sale. 11. GOVERNMENT LIABILITY If the Government accepts a bid for the purchase of the Property and (1) the Government fails for any reason to perform its obligations as set forth herein; or (2) title does not transfer or vest in the Purchaser for any reason, although Purchaser is ready, willing, and able to close; or (3) any other contractual claim or cause of action hereafter accrues in favor of Purchaser under the terms of this IFB, Government s liability to Purchaser shall be strictly limited to all amounts of money Purchaser has paid to Government without interest whereupon Government shall have no further liability to Purchaser. 12. TITLE EVIDENCE Any bidder, at its sole cost and expense, may procure any title evidence that the said bidder desires. The Government will, however, cooperate with the Purchaser or their authorized agent in this transaction, and will permit examination and inspection of such deeds, abstracts, affidavits of title, judgments in condemnation proceedings, or other documents relating to the title of the premises and Property involved, as it may have available. It is understood and agreed that the Government is not obligated to pay for any expense incurred in connection with title matters or survey of the Property. 13. TITLE If a bid for the purchase of the Property is accepted, a quitclaim deed or a deed without warranty in conformity with local law and practice will convey the Government's interest. A bill of sale will be utilized to convey personal property, if necessary. The Government does not pay for or provide title insurance. 14. EASEMENTS, ENCROACHMENTS AND RESERVATIONS The Property will be sold subject to any and all covenants, reservations, easements, restrictions, encroachments, and rights, recorded or unrecorded, in favor of third parties, for highways, streets, power lines, telephone lines and equipment, pipelines, drainage, sewer and water mains and lines, public 12

13 utilities, public roads, railroads and other rights-of-way, and any easements, reservations, rights and covenants reserved by the Grantor herein. 15. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES The Purchaser warrants that he or she has not employed or retained any person or agency to solicit or secure this contract upon any agreement or understanding for commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee. Breach of this warranty shall give the Government the right to annul the contract without liability or in its discretion to recover from the Purchaser the amount of such commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee in addition to the consideration herewith set forth. This warranty shall not apply to commissions payable by the Purchaser upon the contract secured or made through bona fide established commercial agencies maintained by the Purchaser for the purpose of doing business. Bona fide established commercial agencies has been construed to include licensed real estate brokers engaged in the business generally. 15. TENDER OF PAYMENT AND DELIVERY OF INSTRUMENT OF CONVEYANCE The closing date of the sale is sixty (60) calendar days after acceptance of the bid. Upon agreement by the Government, the Purchaser may close the transaction prior to the sixty (60) calendar day period. Prior to closing, the Purchaser or Purchaser s agent must open an escrow account with an independent, unaffiliated escrow company ( Escrow Holder ) to handle the closing. All closing costs, including escrow fees and document handling expenses, shall be borne solely by the Purchaser. As part of the closing, the Government will provide escrow instructions to the Escrow Holder regarding the recording, disposition of proceeds and related matters. On the closing date, the Purchaser shall tender to the Escrow Holder the balance of the purchase price in the form of a cashier s check, certified check or electronic wire transfer. The Government shall deliver to the Escrow Holder an executed Quitclaim Deed along with an Acceptance by Grantee document. The Purchaser must sign the Acceptance by Grantee document. Possession of the Property will be assumed by the Purchaser at the time of closing. The Government reserves the right to extend the closing date for a reasonable amount of time. 16. DELAYED CLOSING Any change to the established closing date is subject to the written approval by the Government. The Government reserves the right to refuse a request for extension of closing. However, if the Government grants an extension, the Purchaser may be required to pay either: (i) a liquidated damages assessment of $ per day; or (ii) interest on the outstanding balance of the purchase price, whichever is greater, if the closing of the sale is delayed, and the delay is caused, directly or indirectly, by the Purchaser's action or inaction and not by any action on the part of the Government. The interest rate shall be computed based on the yield of 10-year United States Treasury maturities as reported by the Federal Reserve Board in "Federal Reserve Statistical Release H.15" plus 1-1/2% rounded to the nearest oneeighth percent (1/8%) as of the date of bid acceptance. The Government may impose additional terms and conditions to grant an extension. 17. CLOSING COSTS, DOCUMENTARY STAMPS AND COST OF RECORDING All closing costs, including escrow and financing fees, shall be borne solely by the Purchaser. The Purchaser shall pay all taxes and fees imposed on this transaction and shall obtain at Purchaser s own expense and affix to all instruments of conveyance and security documents such revenue and documentary stamps as may be required by Federal, state and local law. 13

14 All instruments of conveyance and security documents shall be placed on record in the manner prescribed by local recording statutes at the Purchaser s expense. A conformed copy of the recorded quitclaim deed shall be provided by the Purchaser to GSA, within five (5) business days after recording, at the following address: U.S. General Services Administration Real Property Utilization and Disposal (9PZ) 50 United Nations Plaza, 4 th Floor NW, Rm 4341 San Francisco, CA Attn: Amelia Glissman 18. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT No member or delegate to the Congress, or resident commissioner shall be admitted to any share or part of the contract of sale or to any benefit that may arise therefrom, but this provision shall not be construed to extend to the contract of sale if made with a corporation for its general benefit. GSA employees are prohibited from bidding on the Property offered in the IFB. 14

15 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. AUCTION VENUE AND ONLINE BIDDING December 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) Residence Inn Marriott Cross Creek 1468 Skibo Road, Fayetteville, NC December 6, 2014 at 3:00 PM (ET) Home 2 Suites by Hilton 139 Circuit Ln, Jacksonville, NC Online at: 2. REGISTRATION OF BIDDERS If bidding in person, each prospective bidder is required to register and present a bid deposit on the day of the auction in order to participate in the auction. Bidder registration will begin at 3:00pm ET with the auction to directly follow registration. At the time of registration, each bidder will sign a brief statement that they have received the Invitation for Bids (IFB). If bidding online, each prospective bidder must register an account in advance at Once the account is active, each bidder must also sign up to participate in GSA s auction by completing the auction sign-up form and provide a bid deposit. Online registration must be completed by Thursday, December 4, 2014 by 5pm ET. See Instructions to Bidders, Page 9 Paragraph BID DEPOSIT At registration, each prospective bidder shall be required to possess and exhibit a bid deposit in the form of a certified or cashier s check made payable to the U. S. General Services Administration. The bid deposit of the high bidder shall be applied toward payment of the purchase price. The bid deposit amount required to participate is $5, At the close of the auction, bid deposits of the two highest bidders for each property will be kept and held as stipulated in Paragraph 15, Back-up Bidder. 4. OFFER TO PURCHASE GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY Both the high bidder, and the backup bidder, at the public auction will be required to complete and execute, in duplicate, the portion of the Bid Form titled Offer to Purchase Government Real Property on page 19, and all information and certifications called for thereon must be furnished. Failure to furnish all information or certifications required may result in rejection of the bid. 5. BID EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF BIDDER A successful bid executed by an attorney or agent on behalf of the bidder shall be accompanied by an authenticated copy of their Power of Attorney or other evidence of their authority to act on behalf of the bidder. If the successful bidder is a corporation, the Certificate of Corporate Bidder, included in this IFB, must be executed. The certificate must be executed under the corporate seal by some duly authorized officer of the corporation other than the officer signing the bid. In lieu of the Certificate of Corporate Bidder, the bidder may attach to the bid additional corporate records that will show the official character and authority of the officer signing, duly certified by the secretary or assistant secretary, under the corporate seal, to be true copies. 15

16 If the successful bidder is a partnership, and all partners sign the bid, with a notation that they are all general partners, the Government will not ordinarily require any further proof of the existence of the partnership. If all the partners do not sign the bid, then the names of all those except limited partners must be furnished on the bid and the Government, in its discretion, may require evidence of the authority of the signer(s) to execute the bid on behalf of the partnership. If the bidder is a limited liability company, a certificate of the LLC must be completed and executed by the manager. If bidding online at the form must be submitted online. 6. TEN PERCENT BID DEPOSIT AND TRANSACTION CLOSING Within ten (10) business days of acceptance of a bid by the Government, the Purchaser agrees to deposit an additional amount, if required, in the form of a certified check or cashier s check, if any, which when added to the Registration Deposit, will equal at least ten percent (10%) of the total bid. Failure to provide these funds will result in a default and forfeiture of the Registration Deposit. Upon acceptance of a bid, the bid deposit shall be applied towards payment of the Purchaser's obligation to the Government. The Purchaser will provide the remaining balance of the purchase price to the Escrow Holder in the form of a certified check, cashier s check or electronic wire transfer and is payable within sixty (60) calendar days after acceptance of bid. At the time of closing, all monies paid by the Purchaser will be credited, without interest, toward the total purchase price. 7. CONTINUING OFFERS Each bid received shall be deemed to be a continuing offer after the date of the auction for sixty (60) calendar days, unless the bid is accepted or rejected by the Government before the expiration of the sixty (60) days, or the Government obtains the bidder s consent to an extension of the bid, prior to such expiration. 8. NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OR REJECTION The Government reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Notice by the Government of acceptance or rejection of the bid shall be deemed to have been sufficiently given when faxed or mailed to the bidder or his duly authorized representative at the fax number or address indicated in the bid documents. The processing of a bid deposit by the Government shall not, in itself, constitute acceptance of the bidder s offer. 9. WAIVER OF INFORMALITIES OR IRREGULARITIES The Government may, at its election, waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received. 10. BIDS AND TERMS OF SALE Bids to purchase must be ALL-CASH. Buyers are expected to arrange their own financing and to pay the balance in full by the closing date. No Government credit terms are available. GSA has no information on the availability of private financing or on the suitability of this Property for financing. If obtaining a loan, it is recommended buyers get pre-qualified by a mortgage lender prior to bidding or risk forfeiture of bid deposit and any additional payments that may be required. 11. ONLINE BIDDING ON BID SPOTTER In addition to the live bidding there will be a live webcast of the auction broadcast by BidSpotter.com. You can bid at the auction site or over the internet in real time. Live audio and video feeds relay the atmosphere in the auction room as it unfolds. Bidder registration is a three-step process: 16

17 (1) Complete Online Registration: Bidders must register online at A Username and Password are used to register online and to place bids. A previously registered bidder of can login using the established Username and Password. (2) Complete Registration Form: Bidders must complete and submit the official Bid Form titled "Bidder Registration for Purchase of Government Real Property" accompanying this IFB (Exhibit B). All information and certification requested thereon must be provided. Bidder registration and bids submitted which fail to furnish all information or certifications required may be summarily rejected. The Bid Form should be filled out legibly with all erasures, strikeovers and corrections initialed by the person signing the bid. The Bid Form must be signed and dated. Additional bid forms are available upon request or you may photocopy the form in this IFB. (3) Provide Registration Deposit: A deposit in the amount of $5,000 (the Registration Deposit ) must accompany your Bidder Registration form. Registration Deposits must be provided in the form of a credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express). Checks are NOT acceptable and will be returned to the sender. Only upon verification of your Registration Deposit, will you be allowed to bid. All Registration Deposits received will be deposited with the U.S. Treasury, in a non-interest bearing account, immediately upon receipt. To complete the bidder registration process, please submit the completed Bidder Registration for Purchase of Government Real Property, along with the required Registration Deposit to: U.S. General Services Administration Real Property Utilization and Disposal (9PZ) 50 United Nations Plaza, 4 th Floor NW, Rm 4341 San Francisco, CA Attn: Gina Arias-Arrieta If the Registration Deposit is to be provided by credit card, the Bidder Registration and Bid Form can be submitted to GSA by fax at (415) It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure that adequate time is available to complete the registration process as described above. The Government makes no representation or guarantee that any additional assistance or time will be provided to complete the registration process. No bidder will be allowed to participate in the sale until the entire registration process is complete. Registration may occur any time prior to Thursday, December 4, :00 ET. The Government makes no representation or guarantee that your registration will be completed prior to the announced date and time for the receipt of final bids. Therefore, bidders are encouraged to register early as possible. If you are already a registered on BidSpotter.com, log in and click through to the auction catalog page "GSA Real Estate". Click the Sign up to bid button, complete the auction sign-up form and agree to the terms and conditions. This auction requires credit/debit card details to be provided in order to verify your identity. For more information, please read the Sale Details page at a. AFTER REGISTRATION, BEFORE THE AUCTION Type 'GSA Real Estate into the search box on the top right hand side of Bid Spotter's homepage or select the categories on the left hand side of the homepage. To add our lots to your Watch list, select the green + 'Watch list button next to your chosen lot. Please note that you need to log into BidSpotter.com to do this. Items on your Watch list can be viewed under My BidSpotter on the homepage. Review the auction IFB. Verify your address with which you registered to bid on Bid Spotter is correct. 17

18 Contact GSA directly via BidSpotter.com, if you would like more information about specific lots. GSA's contact information can be obtained by simply clicking the blue Inquire about this lot button when browsing the lot details page. This will send an directly to the appropriate GSA Representative. Log onto BidSpotter.com. When the auction is about to start, the grey Bid live button turns green. Clicking this button will open the bidding window. Enter your password in the login box and you will be ready to bid. When the auction is about to commence the first lot will be displayed in the bidding window. A button appears showing the amount currently being asked. To bid for the lot simply click the green button when the amount you wish to bid appears on the screen. If you are the successful bidder, the auctioneer will contact you to confirm that you have won and how to arrange a payment. Please remember, bidding whether online or in the room, is a contractual commitment to buy. b. DURING THE LIVE WEBCAST AUCTION Do not wait until the last second to bid. Do not wait to hear the auctioneer, bid according to the information on the screen. Use the maximum bid function to save time so you do not have to watch each lot closing by entering the highest amount that you are prepared to pay as your maximum bid. BidSpotter.com bids on your behalf up to your maximum bid. BidSpotter.com will only bid as much as necessary to make sure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead up to your maximum bid. Bid Spotter will notify you by if another bidder places a bid that is higher than your maximum bid. There s no need to register to view our live webcast auction. To view, just click Watch live next to any of the live webcast auctions listed on BidSpotter.com. Again, please note, you need to register if you wish to bid in an auction. 12. TRANSMISSION AND RECEIPT OF BIDS The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the inability of the bidder to transmit or the Government to receive registration information, bid forms or a bid by any method. Failure to receive registration information, bid forms or a bid may include, but is not limited to the following: a. Receipt of a garbled or incomplete bid. b. Availability or condition of the sending or receiving electronic equipment. c. Incompatibility between the sending and receiving equipment and software. d. Malfunctioning of any network, computer hardware or software. e. Delay in transmission or receipt of a bid. f. Failure of bidder to properly identify the bid. g. Security of bid data. h. Inability of bidder to enter bid. For example: Due to lost or forgotten password or system lock due to repeated login failures. i. Unavailability of GSA personnel. Occasionally, technical problems will interrupt the bidding process for an unspecified amount of time. These interruptions may affect some or all bidders. 13. AUCTION SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION The Government reserves the right to temporarily suspend or cancel the auction for any reason without award and resume the auction or start a new auction at any time. In the event of a temporary suspension due to technical problems, or other bidding issues, the Government will determine the high bidder and the high bid amount, re-open bidding, and allow the auction to proceed according to the bidding terms described herein. The 18

19 Government reserves the right to cancel the sale at any time and Registration Deposits will be returned to bidders without interest or further obligation by the Government. 14. REFUND OF REGISTRATION DEPOSITS Registration Deposits accompanying bids that are rejected will be refunded to bidders without interest. Registration Deposits will be credited to the same account number provided. Registration Deposits received from the second highest bidder will be held as stipulated in Paragraph 18, Back-up Bidder. All other Registration Deposits will be processed for refunds after the last day of the auction or upon written request to withdraw from the auction unless the bidder is the first or second highest bidder. Refunds to a credit card will usually be processed within three business days. 15. BACKUP BIDDER The second-highest bidder will be the Backup Bidder. The Backup Bidder may be considered for award as the successful bidder for the duration of Continuing Offer period described on Page 9, Paragraph 7, Continuing Offers, if: 1) the original High Bidder is unable to fully complete the transaction according to the terms and conditions of the IFB; or 2) if the original High Bidder fails to increase its initial bid deposit to the required 10% of the purchase price. The Backup Bidder s Registration Deposit may be retained, at the Government s discretion, without interest, until the High Bidder either provides the 10% bid deposit or completes the transaction. When the Backup Bidder is converted to the High Bidder, all terms, conditions and agreements described in the IFB are applicable to the successful bidder. The Registration Deposit of the Backup Bidder will be returned as described in Paragraph 14, Refund of Registration Deposits, if the Backup Bidder is not converted to the High Bidder. 16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION GSA will provide additional copies of this IFB and make every effort to answer requests for additional information concerning the Property to facilitate preparation of bids. Each bid shall be deemed to have been made with full knowledge of all terms, conditions, and requirements contained in this IFB and any amendments made thereto prior to bid acceptance. Bidders may also review the information pertaining to the Property at or RealEstateSales.gov. 19

20 Exhibit A OFFER TO PURCHASE GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY This offer is subject to the procedures, terms and conditions of the Invitation for Bids which is incorporated herein by reference. The undersigned bidder hereby offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted within sixty (60) calendar days after the date of the auction, to purchase the property as described as: Lot: Sale/Lot Number: ( ) High Bidder ( ) Backup Bidder Amount of Bid: Bid Deposit: $5,000 ( ) check received day of sale. The instrument(s) of conveyance should name the following Grantee(s): Bidder is: ( )Individual ( ) Partnership ( )A Trustee ( ) A Corporation Name: Street: City: State: Zip: Telephone Signature: Date: Signer s Name & Title: Certificate Of Corporate Bidder I, certify that I am that (Secretary or other Official Title) (Name) of the Corporation named as bidder herein, who signed this Offer To Purchase on behalf of the bidder was then (Official Title) of said Corporation; that said Offer to Purchase was duly signed for and on behalf of said Corporation by authority of its Governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers. (Signature of Certifying Corporate Officer) (Signature of President/Vice-President) CORPORATE SEAL 20

21 North Carolina Two-Day December Auction REGISTRATION DEPOSIT: $5, Bidder Information: Please print or type legibly. Exhibit B BIDDER REGISTRATION FOR PURCHASE OF GOVERNMENT REAL PROPERTY USERNAME: (as established at Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Fax: ( ) BIDDER REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE OPERATES AS (check which applies) see Instructions to Bidders, Bid Executed on Behalf of Bidder for instructions: An individual (name): A partnership (name): consisting of A limited liability partnership (name): consisting of A corporation (name): incorporated in the State of A limited liability company (name): A trustee, acting for (name): Other: Registration Deposit: By Credit Card: Exp: / CSC/CVC Visa Discover MasterCard American Express Name of Bidder as it appears on credit card Certification and Authorization The undersigned bidder hereby offers and agrees to purchase the Property as described in the accompanying Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the bid price entered above or for increased bids placed online by the undersigned, if this bid is accepted by the Government within ninety (90) calendar days after the auction close date. This Bid Form is made subject to the terms of this IFB including the Property Description, General Terms of Sale, Instructions to Bidders, Bidder Registration for Purchase of Government Real Property, and any associated amendments to the IFB, all of which are incorporated herein and by reference made a part of this initial bid and subsequent bids placed online at The bidder must be the authorized cardholder and agrees that his or her credit card account will be debited the full amount of the Registration Deposit, as specified in the IFB. In the event that bidder becomes the Purchaser, the Registration Deposit will be applied towards the purchase price for the Property. In the event the bidder is not the Purchaser, the Registration Deposit will be refunded to the bidder as specified in the IFB. Information collected herein is governed by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. Section 552a) and is being collected only to register a bidder for the sale of Government property and to provide a proper refund of the Registration Deposit. Signature: Date: Send Registration Form with Registration Deposit to: U.S. General Services Administration FAX: (415) Real Property Utilization and Disposal (9PZ) Phone: (415) United Nations Plaza, 4 th Floor NW, Room 4341 San Francisco, CA Attn: Gina Arias-Arrieta 21

22 CERTIFICATE OF CORPORATE/ORGANIZATION BIDDER (For use with Bidder Registration for Purchase of Government Real Property see Instructions to Bidders, Bid Executed On Behalf Of Bidder for instructions) North Carolina Two-Day December Auction I,, certify that I am (Secretary or Other Title) of the Corporation/Organization named as bidder herein; that (Name of Authorized Representative) who signed this Bid Form for Purchase of Government Property on behalf of the bidder was then of said Corporation/Organization; that said bid was (Official Title) duly signed for and on behalf of said Corporation/Organization by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate/organization powers. (Signature of Certifying Officer/Secretary/Manager) (Corporate Seal Here, if applicable) 22