The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-06-19
Hemp.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Construction, Equipment, and Repair.
tHnH Mnrch l I849

NAVY DEPARTMENT,
Bureau Of Construction, Equipment, and Repair.
March 1, l649.
FINDER the Joint resolution of Congress, APP
u proved May g. l646, entitled "Resoluton
respecting contracts for hemp for the use OF the
American navy" sealed proposals will be received
al this bureau, or the United States hemp agencies
at Louisville, Kentucky, or ST.. Louis, Missouri,
TO be forwarded by them unopened to this bureau,
for delivering under contract, at either of the said
hemp agencies, for term not exceeding five years,
the best quality Of american Water-rotted hemp, in
quantities of five tons and upwards, the ton TO con-
sist of 2,240 pounds, No bid will be considered at
higher rate than two hundred and forty-one dol
lars per ton. The proposals To be opened on the
9th of August next. The department will then de-
ternine whether the contracts shall be awarded.
No delivery will be required sooner than the 1st
day Of January, 1880 yh' fa9f. M
The said hemp must be equal in quality to the
best foreign hemp; and in all cases of equality Of
bid the contract viii be given to the hemp grower.
The quantity required annually will be about 500
tons. i3a glF ,,t.rs 9.g se xi a
The said hemp must be thoroughly dressed,
cleaned, free from shlves, and must not lose more
than sixteen per cent. Of tow and waste when
hatcheled the satisfaction of the inspectors ready
for spinning Its strength must be such that rope
of one and threefourhs Of an inch in circumference,
made from twenty-one yarns, as prepared and test
ed by the inspectors or by their direction will bear
at least 200 pounds, and its length, color and other
properties must be entirely satisfactory to the in
spectors the chief Of this bureau or it will not
be received it will be inspected and tested al the
respective places Of delivery.
The respective United States hemp agents TO GER
tify bills for the hemp which may pass inspection
and be received by them, according TO the contracts
which may be entered into; ninety per cent OF
which bills to be payable within thirty days otter
their presentation to such navy agents as may be
| agreed upon and named il. the contracts.
Persons offering must state the price, in words
and figures, Clearly and legibly) asked per ton of
2,24O pounds, when delivered, inspected, tested,
approved, and received by the said hemp agent and
Every offer must be accompanied, as directed in
the act Of Congress making appropriations for the
naval service, approved 10th August, 1916, by a
written guaranty, signed by one or more respon-
sible PERSONS Ito be certified by some official per-
sonage to the effect that he they undertake that
the bidder or bidders WILL if his or their bid be ac-
cepted enter into obligation within fifteen days
good and sufficient surees to furnish the supplies
proposed. No proposal will be considered unless
accompanied by such guaranty. tTafe9 bio
Bonds, with two approved sureties in One-half
the estimated amount of the respective contracts,
will be required, and ten per cenum in addition will
be withheld from the amount of each payment TO
be made, collateral security for the due and fifth
will on no account be paid until the contracts are
complied with in all respects according to their
terms Ea aFo.H
Offers must be made in strict conformity with the
terms of this advertisement The persons offering
must state by ohich nary agent they wish their bills
paid if their offer is accepted, and by ,chich hemp
nary agency they wish to have contracts and bonds
ell.
executed within fifteen days after they are received
by the agents. the Department will consider itself
at liberty to accept other offers in place of those
thus neglected. June l6-lawt6thAug