ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDSLUVERNE, MINNESOTANotice is hereby given that sealed proposals will be received by the City of Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota, at the office of the City Administrator, 203 E. Main St., PO Box 659, Luverne, Minnesota 56156-0659, until 10:00 AM on August 9, 2004, and will be publicly opened at said time and place for the purchase of one (1) 40 foot Aerial Man Lift Device with Service Body. Plans and specifications, proposal forms and contract documents may be seen at the office of the City Administrator, City of Luverne, 203 E. Main St., Luverne, MN 56156. 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 and General Specifications. The City reserves the right to retain the deposits of the three 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 No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the date and time set for the opening of bids. The City 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 in its sole option. Greg A. LaFondCity Administrator(7-29)