The U. S. Embassy La Paz is selling surplus movable property (SMP) via a Web-Based Electronic Auction.
The website link is https://online-auction.state.gov. Bidders will be required to create an account. Selecting the notification box is important to receive emails when the auction goes live and to receive a reminder just prior to the auction close.
Each auction will only be active for a set period of time with clear start and end dates and times. Typically, each auction will be active for two weeks. During this active period bidders can submit their bids for the surplus property.
The website will state the maximum number of bids, starting bid amount, and minimum bid increment for each item. All auctions are in Bolivianos. Bidders should monitor their bids while the auction is active in order to react to others’ bids.
All winning bidders will receive an email with a link to the auction application where they can review their items, after logging in. The email will also include specific instructions on payment and when to pick up purchased assets. This will normally occur during Embassy business hours: Monday through Thrusday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m
Winning bidders must pick up, transport, and hire any labor necessary to retrieve assets won from the Embassy General grounds.
Payment for online items won from a U.S. Embassy La Paz auction is possible thru physical or online transactions to Banco BISA account.
Make your deposit into the U.S. Embassy’s account listed below.
All receipts must reflect that the amount of Bolivianos deposited matches the winning bid price(s) regardless of the currency deposited or the exchange rate used by the bank. The bank will print a deposit slip with the bank’s seal.
If the winner does not make the deposit in the advertised timeframe, the Embassy of the United States reserves the right of awarding the lot (s) to the next offer received. CONTACT THE PERSON IN CHARGE BELOW TO CONFIRM THAT YOU MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT WITHIN THE STABLISHED TIMEFRAME.
All winning bidders will bring their deposit slips to the Embassy and exchange them for a Bill of Sale and the lot(s) won.
Please use the Lot number as a Reference number in your deposit. Example: “La Paz, Lot #10” or “La Paz, Lots #2, #5, #11,” if more than one lot is won.
Cash Deposits to Banco Bisa
Account Name - USDO
Bank - BISA
Account # XXXXXX
Reference: e.g. “La Paz, Lot #10" or “La Paz, Lots #2, #5, #11”
When you have won multiple lots, you may make a single lump-sum payment, but all lot items must be identified as described above. Items can be retrieved only when successful payment has been received. Receipt of payment is considered complete when the payment posts to the Embassy USDO account.
In order to retrieve your items, you must present the original funds transfer receipt from the bank, with all the required details included in the “How to Pay for Your Items” instructions.
Once you present the receipt, you will receive a bill of sale that allows you to pick up your items.
Contact Name: Mr. Carlos Toro
Telephone Number: 61273553
All items must be picked up during office hours:
Monday through Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The scheduled time frame to pick up items is three working days from the moment the winning bidder receives a bill of sale from the U.S. Embassy La Paz. If items are not picked up during the scheduled time frame, they will be considered abandoned and the Embassy will reserve the right to dispose of the items as it sees fit. In special circumstances, you may arrange a different pickup date and time by contacting the auction manager.
Address to pick up items:
US Embassy La Paz Warehouse. Av. Mario Mercado # 210, Zona Llojeta.
All purchased items will be provided to you at the time of pickup.
