The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-05-02

kip.iin 'd 90 high Gu, do DO ~ S
%ooIisn ! Ro%RRs DO 1900 1900
Mattrss.es with two covers to each) 1880
Black sill handkerchofs 900
Blankets 1900
The clothing and clothing material. will be divided into
nine classes for each OF which proposals will be
received. and separate contract made. viz,
First Gas. An the woolen articles made up viz; blue
coh pea jackets blue cloth monkey jackets, blue cloth
round jackets blue cloth blue hanne shs
blue aaanst undo. shirts IL and blue flannel drawers
making similar TO those specified in the first class
1Na sa.mAa the linen articles made up, Wis Barns
FOURTH tho Barnsey sheeting and canvass duck
s G . .aa similar those
S Srth Gas An The shoes and pumps
S<verth class-Au tho mattresses, including two
xighth ras,-An the black silk handkerchief.
Ni'th class AN the blankets
The shoes and pumps be stamped with the
the size. to BE- in tho following PROPORTION for each iej
pairs unless otherwise ordered, viz:
ten Of No Z, five of No, 81. two of No. 8.
w. TEXTURE and finish of material, pattern, and workman
ship to the samples which deposited the aforesaid
navyyards; the pea jackets, monkey jackets round jack
es cloth trowsers Shirts under shirts and drawers
snd % s
The number or quantity which will be required Of each
possible that Of some may b required con-
tract viii therefore DO made, not for specific number
each as the service require be delivered those
navy yards respectively. The prices be uniform
An the above articles be subject such inspection
at the place of delivery the Chief Of this Bureau d
to The sample pattern both in material and workmanship,
and which does not conform in all other respects the
spuations and provisions OF tho contract be made
The offers must distinguish the prices for each article
nenng he men oe % % svf T
metal and navy buttons. schedule Of sizes will
be found with the samples the respective navy yards
The whole be delivered the risk and O
the contractor good, tight, substantial, and packing
Charges United
Of tho respective commandments Of the said Yards of de-
livery.
In of failure the part Of the furnish
and deliver the several articles which may be ordered
Bureau Of an" eoh%x shall b nahorzed TO
purchase or direct purchases be made of whatmay be
over the prices agreed be paid by the contract shalt be
charged to and paid by the respective the
Bureau of Provisions and Clothing either Of the navy
y'ss aforesaid shall be evidence that such requison has
Two moro surctes, in ehird the estimated amount
oensum viii DO wi.hhsi from III. amount q ali
on account thereof as collateral security and
and ninety pcr Of the all deliveries
will be paid W tho navy agent within thirty days alter
.rlpGase bills duly authenticated, shall have been pre-
Bidders whose proposals accepted (and others
contract will be ansmed to them for execution which
contract be returned to the bureau win five days.
of the mail
Every offer made be accompanied Gas directed in
the OF Congress making appropriations for the
service for lSI547, approved l0h August, 1870 by
written guaranty, signed by sponble
the effect that he they undertake bidder
or bidders will, If his their bid be accepted,
obligation within five days, with good and sufficient
s1rees, furnish the supplies proposed The bureau
will not be obligated to consider any proposal unless
companed by the guaranty required by law the compe-
tency of the guaranty be certified by navy agent,
district attorney, officer the general
known TO the bureau
record or duplicate Of the letter informing bidder of
the acceptance OF his proposal will be deemed nolca-
ton thereof within the meaning OF the OF 1876 and his
bid Will be made and accepted in conformity with this
dersanding
Extract from of Congress approped august 49, 1876
SEC 6. And be further enacted, That, f,on and after
the passage OF this every proposal supplies
invited by the Secretary Of the Navy under provso
the general appropriation bill Tor the navy approved March
MED by written guaranty signed by res pom
sble the effect that no they undertake
the bidder bidders will il his their bid be accepted
enter INTO an obligation ia such time be prescribed
suretes, to furnish tue supplies proposed No proposal
sha be considered unless accompanied by such guaranty
H. after the acceptance of proposal and notification
thereof to the bidder or bidders he they shall fail
Rotary OF the Navy, with good and fcient
furnish the SUPPLIES then the Secretary ofthe Navy shall
proceed contract with other person persons for
furnishing the said supplies and shall forthwith cause the
difference between the in propo.a
80 guaranteed and the which may have con-
trncted Tor furnishing the said supplies for the
oil the proposal 10 be charged against bidder or
bidders and his or their guaantor guaranors; and the
may be immediately recovered by United States
for the of the Navy Department. action of debt
against either or all of said persons" Ap Iy-law4w
TO PERPETUATE PEACE