ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed bids will be received by the City of Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, at the office of the City Clerk, 203 E. Main St., PO Box 659, Luverne, Minnesota 56156-0659, until 10:00 A.M. on June 8, 2006, and will be publicly opened at the said time by designated agents of the City of Luverne for one (1) New Vac-Fluid Excavator. No bids will be considered unless sealed and accompanied by a bidder’s bond naming the City of Luverne as oblige, certified check payable to the City of Luverne or a cash deposit equal to at least five percent (5) of the amount of the bid, which shall be returned or forfeited as set forth in the Contract Documents.The City of Luverne reserves the right to retain the deposits of the two lowest bidders for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. A copy of the Plans and Specifications and Bid forms may be obtained from the office of the City Clerk, City of Luverne, 203 E. Main St., Luverne, MN 56156-0659. All bids must be submitted on the Bid form contained in the Bid documents. The envelope must be sealed, addressed to the City Clerk, and clearly marked "Bid Enclosed."The City of Luverne reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive irregularities and informalities therein and further reserves the right to award the contract for the best interests of the City. John M. CallCity Administrator(5-25)