The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-30


dyed Observation-Disclosures. ......... lO,0OO
Do do under-shirts do and wool -dyed 5000
Do do drawers DO 90 90 e.ooo ~
Barnsley sheeting frocks ........ ......... 1000
Canvas duck trowsers Observation-Disclosures. 1000
Barnsley sheeting for do. o.......... yards 1000
Canvas duck for do. .......... do. 7,0oo
Dungaree ........,...,..-.. 10. lo,ooO
Calfskin shoes .................... pairs 5000
KiPskin do. high cut. .............. do. 5000
Caliskin pumps. .do.r lo,OOO
Woollen stockings. ngs................. do. l0,0OO
w oohen SOCKS 30. io,voO
Mattresses, (with two covers to each) .... $500
Black silk handkerchiefs. Observation-Disclosures. 1000
blankets ... 5000
The clothing and clothing materials will be di-
vded into nine classes, for each of which separate
proposals will be received, and separate contract
| made, viz:
| FIRST Class-Al the woollen articles made up,
viz blue cloth pea jackets, blue cloth monj jack
cts, blue cloth round jackets, blue cloth trowsers,
blue flannel over-shirts, blue flannel under-shirts,
| and blue flannel drawers.
Second Ciass.-All the hannels that may be re-
qured for making garments similar to those speci-
| fed in the first class
Third Class.-All the linen articles made up, viz:
Barnsley sheeting frocks and canvas duck trow-
| Fourth Class.-All the Barnsley sheeting and
| canvas duck that may be required for making gar
ments similar to those specified in the third GLASS;
and the Dungaree
| Fifth Class-All the shoes and pumps.
| !SiTh Class.-All the stockings and socks.
Seuenth Gass.--All the mattresses, including two
covers TO each mattress.
! Eighth Class.-All the black silk handkerchiefs.
| Ninth C2ass.-All the blankets.
The shoes and pumps to be stamped with the con-
| tractors name, number OF shoe and pump and year
when made; the sizes to be in the following proper
ton for each 100 pairs, unless otherwise ordered
| VIZ
| Two Of No. IL, four of No. IL, twelve of No. TO-
fifteen of No 9, fifteen of No. 81, twenty OF No s.
fifteen of No y, ten of No. 7, five of No. 81, two Of
No. 6.
All the above articles be fully equal, in the
quality, texture, and finish of material, pattern
and workmanship, to the samples which arc depos-
tied at the aforesaid navy yards; the pea kets
monkey jackets, round jackets, cloth trowsers,
over shirts, under shirts, drawers, and blue flan
mel, TO be of American manufactured cloths and
| flannes, made of clean wool and indigo Dyed and
| dyed in the WOOL
| The number quantity which will be required
Of each OF the foregoing articles cannot be precise
ly stated it is even possible that Of some none may
| Se required contract win therefore be made,
not for a specific number quantity Of any article
but for such number quantity Of each as the SER
vice may require to be delivered at those navy
yards respectively. The prices must be uniform
| at all the stations.
All the above articles must be subject to such in
specon at the place of delivery the chief of this
Bureau may direct; and no article will be received
that is not fully equal TO the sample or pattern,
both in material and workmanship, and which does
conform in all other respects to the stpulations
and provisions OF the contract to be made.
|
ticle mentioned, and must be calculated to cover
| every expense attending the fulfment of the con-
tract, including the necessary metal and navy but
tons. schedule of sizes will be found, with the
samples, at the respective navy yards.
| The whole must be delivered at the risk and ex
pense of the contractor in good, tight, substantial
and dry packing boxes or bales, and in good ship
ping ORDER free Of all charges to the United States,
and TO the entire satisfaction Of the respective
mandants of the said yards Of delivery.
In of failure the part Of the contractors to
furnish and deliver the several articles which may
be ordered from them in proper time and Of proper
quality the Chief Of the Bureau Of Provisions and
Clothing shall be authorized to purchase direct
purchases TO be made of what may be required TO
supply the deficiency, under the penalty to be ex
pressed in the contract; the record OF requsition,
or a duplicate copy thereof, at the Bureau of Pro-
visions and Clothing, at either of the navy yards
| aforesaid shall be evidence that such requisition
has been made and received.
Two or more approved sureties in sum equal TO
the estimated amount of the respective contracts
| will be required, and ten per centum will be with
held from the amount of all payments on account
thereof collateral security, and not in any event
TO be paid until it is in all respects complied
| with; and ninety per centum Of the amount OF all
deliveries made will be paid by the Navy Agent
within thirty days after tnplicate bills, duly au
thenticated, shall have been presented TO him.
Bidders whose proposals are accepted (and none
others) will be forthwith notified, and early as
practicable contract will be transmitted TO them
for execution, which contract must be returned 10
required for the regular transmission OF the mail.
Every offer made must be accompanied (as di
rected in the act Of Congress making appropria.
tons for the naval service for lS46-47, approved
10th August, Is46) by a written guaranty, signed
by one or more responsible persons, TO the effect
that he or they undertake that the bidder or bid
ders WILL if his their bid be accepted enter into
an obligation within five days, with good and sufh
cicnt surcties, 10 furnish the supplies proposed.
The Bureau will not be obligated TO consider any
proposal unless accompanied by the guaranty re-
qured by Law; the competency Of the guaranty to
be certified by the Navy Agent, District Attorney,
or some officer Of the General Government known
10 the Bureau.
record or duplicate of the letter informing a
bidder Of the acceptance Of his proposal, will be
deemed notification thereof, within the meaning
Of the act of lS46 and his bid will be made and
cepted in conformity with this understanding.
Extract from The act Of Congress- approved august
10, 1916.
"Sec q. And be IL further enacted. That, from
and after the passage of this act every proposal for
naval supplies invited by the Secretary Of the Navy,
under the proviso TO the general appropriation bill
for the navy, approved March third, eighteen hum
dred and forty three, shall be accompanied by a
written guaranty, signed by one or more response
BILE persons, to the effect that he they undertake
that the bidder bidders WILL il his or their bid be
accepted, enter into obligation in such time as
may be by the Secretary Of the Navy with
good and sufficient sureties TO furnish the sup
plies proposed. No proposal shall be considered
unless accompanied by such guaranty. II. after
the acceptance of a proposal and notification
thercofo the bidder bidders, he or they shall fail
TO enter into an obligation within the time pre-
scribed by the Secretary Of the Navy, with good
and sufficient sureties for furnishing the supplies
then the Secretary Of the Navy shall proceed TO con-
tract with some other person persons for furnish
ing the said supplies; and shall forthwith cause the
difference between the amount contained in the
proposal so guaranteed, and the amount for which
he may have contracted for furnishing the said sup
plies for the whole period Of the proposal, TO be
charged up against said bidder or bidders, and his
or their guarantor or guarantors; and the may
be Immediately recovered by the United States, for
the use Of the Navy Department, in an action o
debt against either or all Of said persons"