NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

ORIGINAL STARTING BID REDUCED TO $1000.00! 

On Monday, September 28, 2026  the Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District (hereafter referred to as “The District”) will make available at public auction via closed mail-in bid the following surplus property:

THIS ITEM WILL BE SOLD “AS-IS” with no warranty, express or implied. 

One (1) 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 regular cab, 2-door flatbed pickup,   VIN #3D6WS26D25G859064, equipped with a 5.7L HEMI motor and automatic transmission, color: WHITE.  Tire tread: 70 – 75%.  Mileage – to be determined at time of viewing, as the vehicle is still in use by the District.  This vehicle was purchased new by the District for use as a pesticide spray truck.  Some related wear and corrosion have occurred, as is normal for these types of vehicles. This vehicle currently runs and drives.  The flatbed is in good condition.

Known issues are as follows: *Transmission doesn’t fully engage until warm.  *There is a significant parasitic draw on the charging system.  *The vehicle as a whole exhibits significant wear and has visible bodywork.  

All District equipment, such as spray equipment, monitors, and other items added on for the purpose of performing District duties, will be removed – none will accompany this vehicle.  The flatbed will remain on the vehicle. This vehicle will be sold “AS-IS”, with a Title, Bill of Sale, and any available purchase paperwork from the dealer.  Any warranty, express or implied, will not accompany this vehicle.  All taxes, transportation, and associated costs will be solely the responsibility of the buyer.  This vehicle was previously offered with a starting bid of $2500.00.  THE STARTING BID HAS BEEN DROPPED TO $1,000.00   

ATTENTION!  This truck is available for viewing by calling our office at (775) 423-2828 for an appointment.

The auction item will be available for public viewing prior to bidding BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT / APPOINTMENT ONLY.  Full details can be seen below under “Location and Inspection Information”.   PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED AT THE DISTRICT FACILITY,  AS THERE MAY NOT BE ANYONE AVAILABLE TO SHOW THE VEHICLE TO YOU.

This auction will be conducted via closed mail-in bidding.  Bidding will begin at 7:00 AM  on Monday, September 28, 2026 and close on Saturday, October 10, 2026.   Bids must be postmarked no later than Saturday, October 10, 2026.   Please include your contact information, including phone number, mailing and email addresses, with your bid.  If this information is not included, we will not be able to contact you if you are the winning bidder and will move to the next highest bid.  The winning bidder will be notified on  Monday, October 19, 2026  via email and phone call (a message will be left if possible if there is no answer).  There will be no more than two (2) attempts to reach the highest bidder via phone within a 24-hour period.  No other emails will be sent.  The highest bidder will have 24 hours to respond.

 Location and Inspection Information: All items are available to be viewed in person Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM beginning Monday, September 28, 2026 BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT / APPOINTMENT ONLY at The Churchill County Mosquito, Vector, and Noxious Weed Abatement District office facility located at 7400 Reno Hwy., Fallon, NV  89406.  To view  the auction item, call 775-423-2828 for an appointment.  Office hours are from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday.  Due to insurance regulations, bidders will not be permitted to drive the truck off District property.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR CLOSED MAIL-IN BID AUCTION

Bidder and The District agree that the terms listed below shall govern the closed mail-in bid auction sale.
All bidders participating in this auction agree that they have read and fully understand these terms and agree to be bound thereby.

Bidders must be 18 years of age or older.  Employees of the District and their family members are not allowed to bid on the item.  If applicable, State and local Sales tax will be charged unless the District is presented with a valid exempt use or resale certificate. All sales are subject to appropriate State Tax Laws; Buyer must acknowledge and agree not to retract the purchase offer.

When Bidder places a bid on an item, Bidder is entering into a contractual agreement with the District.  Therefore, unless Bidder intends on being legally obligated to purchase the item(s) on which Bidder places a bid, Bidder should not place the bid. If Bidder does place a bid and fails to comply with the contractual agreement, Bidder agrees to be subject to the laws of the State of Nevada, County of Churchill.  All bids are binding until the transaction of the highest legitimate buyer is completed.  Bids may not be retracted once submitted. If the highest bid is considered fraudulent or the high bidder defaults on their bid, the District  will have the option of either selling to the next highest bidder, or canceling the auction. Auctions which close with a bid that is below the Reserve Price of an auction are the only exception to this policy, in which case neither the District nor the Bidder are obligated to complete the transaction normally.

BIDDER DISCLOSURE

Proof of payment from The District is required for release.  All sales will be made to the highest bidder, shall be final, and sold “AS-IS”, free from any guarantee or warranty.

Closing:
The winning bidder will receive an email and phone call on Monday, October 19, 2026, with instructions on how to make payments and where to pick up your items. 

Payments:
All bidders understand that all items up for auction are subject to the District’s confirmation. The high bidder will be notified via email and phone call on Monday, October 19, 2026  of the District’s confirmation. All payments must be initiated within 24 hours of notification of winning either in person at the District’s facility office or by overnight Cashier’s Check/Money Order to Churchill County Mosquito, Vector and Noxious Weed Abatement District, P.O. Box 2468, Fallon, NV  89407-2468.

Late payment; failure to complete sale:
If the winning bidder fails to make full payment of the purchase price and other fees within five (5) days after notification of the winning bid, such winning bidder shall be deemed in default of its obligations in connection with the bid and shall forfeit its rights to purchase the goods, in which case the District may sell the goods to another bidder.

Removal:
The District agrees that the items may remain on the sale premises until 3:00 PM on Friday, October 23, 2026.  Items may be picked up between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday or by special arrangement with The District.  There will be NO WEEKEND releases. After the final removal date there may be a fee per day, per item storage fee charged to the Buyer. If merchandise is not removed within 5 days of the final removal date, the ownership of the items will revert back to the District. The District has the right to sue for collection of such charges. Items become the full responsibility of the Buyer at the time the Buyer takes possession, and Buyer assumes all risk of loss and damage to property at that time.

Descriptions:
The descriptions of items appearing in the auction and in advertising prior to the auction are believed to be correct. The District has made every reasonable attempt to provide the correct information regarding the items. Nevertheless, the District is not responsible for the correct description, year, make, model, VIN or serial numbers, mileage, authenticity, genuineness or defects on any item and makes no warranty.  ALL SALES ARE FINAL. No deduction will be allowed on damaged articles as all goods being exposed for public auction are sold “AS-IS’ and with all faults. Bidder acknowledges that all items were available for inspection prior to the auction and the District strongly encourages the Bidder to carefully inspect each item in which the Bidder has any interest to determine the item’s condition, quality and size. Bidder relies solely on personal inspection and not on information listed on the Site or otherwise provided by the District.  Bidder’s failure to inspect or to be fully informed will not constitute grounds for any claim, adjustment, or refund, termination of the contract for sale or refusal to close the sale, against the District.

Disclaimers:
The District is providing services as the Owner/Seller only and is not responsible for statements made by other parties, including those made by employees of the District.

All bidders understand that all high bids for items up for auction are subject to the District’s CONFIRMATION. The District reserves the right to reject any bid/bidder in the best interest of the District. 

Contact:  Call 775-423-2828 or email : servicerequest@ccmosquito.org

BY PLACING A BID ON ANY OF THESE ITEMS YOU SIGNIFY THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED ON THIS SITE.