We will start processing paperwork 5 business days after the auction ends to allow all participants to complete their payments across all individual auctions. This ensures that all auction winners can be handled collectively rather than individually.

This auction will conclude on September 12th, 2025.

On September 22nd, 2025. We will initiate paperwork collectively and vehicle title release will be scheduled for pickups accordingly, starting on or after September 25th. 

After the auction concludes on September 12th, we will contact each winner via their email that is registered with PSA to confirm this process that is stated above. 

All vehicles sold will be assessed sales tax to the winning bidder. The sales tax amount will be added AFTER the auction ends. Once the auction ends, the winning bidder will not be able to make payment immediately.

Because the sales tax amount is variable the County will go in after the auction ends and add the sales tax amount. The buyer will then be notified via email that they are awarded the item and will be able to pay for the item. The winning bidder MUST pay the sales tax amount owed on the auction unless they can prevent a valid state of Illinois tax exemption form.

COMMUNICATION WILL BE THROUGH THE PUBLIC SURPLUS WEBSITE ONLY AND QUESTIONS WILL BE ANSWERED WITHIN 24 HOURS OR THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, EXCLUDING HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS. (NO PHONE CALLS) 

Important Auction Notice – Vehicle Pickup & Loading Policy

Please read carefully before bidding. ALL SALES ARE FINAL!

Vehicle Condition:

• This vehicle is not operational and cannot be driven under its own power. 
• Operational Engine: UNKNOWN
• All government decals have been removed.

Loading Restrictions:

• No loading assistance will be provided.
• No winches, tie-down straps, chains, or equipment will be supplied.
• Staff will not assist with loading under any circumstances.
• Working on vehicles is strictly prohibited on-site, as this is an active maintenance yard.
• We strongly recommend using a trailer or hiring a professional towing service.

⚠️ This policy is firm and applies to all bidders without exception. Bidders are solely responsible for all arrangements and costs related to transportation and towing.

Towing Services:

• If the awarded bidder hires a private towing company, the bidder must be present at the time of pickup for release of the vehicle.

Pick-Up Instructions:

• Once payment is complete and you are contacted by the Auction Administrator, pickup will be scheduled:
• Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)
• Pick-up is by appointment only — no walk-ins permitted.
• Pickup location:
• Forest Preserves of Cook County Maintenance Yard
• 2199 South First Ave. Maywood, Illinois. 60153
• https://www.google.com/maps/place/2199+S+1st+Ave/@41.8613683,-87.8317583,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x880e350a47d0616b:0xe4d3f716feed7fb6
• Items must be picked up within fifteen (15) business days after we receive the vehicle title from the County Office. We will be in contact with each bidder via the email you utilized on the PSA auction website, after you awarded the auction with details. 
• At pickup, you must present:
• Award notice
• Payment receipt
• Government-issued photo ID
• Affidavit  

Note: Items will not be released without proper documentation.

Required Documentation: Affidavit

The Forest Preserves of Cook County requires the winning bidder to sign and notarize a Surplus Equipment Public Auction Affidavit. This document will be sent with your award notice and must be submitted at the time of pickup.