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Lehighton accepts bids for truck

In the hunt for a low-mileage truck?

If so, prospective buyers have until noon on July 11 to place their bids with Lehighton.Up for grabs is a 1995 Freightliner Altec Digger/ Derrick Truck, which has about 3,700 miles on it.The vehicle is being sold as is, with all faults, and without any warranty whatsoever.Successful bidders are responsible for all transfer costs involved.Any prospective bidder who wishes to view truck may do so by contacting Lonny Armbruster, light and power superintendent, from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at 610-377-4005.Those who submit bids must include their complete name, address and phone number. A certified check payable to the Borough of Lehighton equal to 10 percent of the total bid must be forfeited to the borough should a successful bidder fail to complete the purchase.The borough will award the vehicle to the highest bidder or reject all bids within 60 days of the date of the bid opening.The bids will be opened at 12:30 p.m. on July 11.The balance of the purchase price shall be payable by certified check within 10 days after the date of the award.No bidder may withdraw their bid before the expiration of the 60-day period.