The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-12-23
pRoPOsALs FOR BLANKS.
Posr OFFICE DErARrMEsT,

be- received at this
of February next for furnishing the following de-
scripton OF Blanks for four years, the contracts 10
commence on the first day Of April, 1901, except Tor
the States OF Virginia. Maryland the District oil
Columbia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Geor-
ela Alabama, and Florida, contracts Tor wh'h
States will commence on the LIST of July, 1851.
Mails Rsesiped-DIails Sent-Account Of Ne,os-
papers and Pamphlets Received-Maiis Received at
Dsfribrting O6ices-DIails Sent from Distributing
Ofices-Accounts Clrrent-DIonthly and Vee"iy
Mail Registers-and Post Bills.
All the above blanks to be printed on writing pa
per, well sized and calendered on both sides, ths
size, weight, and quality more particularly S'a'ou
below They classified as follows
CLASS NO. /.
Mails received and mails sent-printed on paper
at least 2b by Is inches, to weigh lbs 10 the o
sheets each page To have 40 falntruled or printed
lines, covering space of at least fourteen inches
from the top to the bottom line
NO. 2.
Newspapers and pamphlets received, and mails
received for distribution-on paper ~ by 10 lheheI
and to weigh least 81 lbs to the 900 Sheets each
page with &c lines; same as class No J.
GLASS NO. g.
Mails sent from distributing oiiices-on paper IL
by Is inches, to weigh IS lbs to the 900 sheets
each page with 81 lines, ruled as above
CLASS NO. L.
Accounts current--on foolscap, on a sheet, the
paper To weigh 10 lbs to the ! 900 sheets.
CLASS NO. 5,
Stamp and distribution accounts current--on
quarto post. on each sheet to weigh 10 IDS 10
the 900 sheets.
Weekly and monthly mail registers-the former
4 on a Bhect-the latter on sheet; both To weigh
10 lbs to the 900 sheets.
GLASS no. 7.
Post bills, without signatures-to be printed on
paper IA by "a inches, with Is Poet Bilis on each
sheet the paper TO weigh not less. than - lbs TO the
900 sheets.
s.
Post bills with signatures-for either Post
Masters or Route Agents in all other respects the
same Class No. l.
Post bills with signatures for Distribution Of
fccs.-on paper IL by IA inches with sheet.
Extra Size Distribution Post Bills sheet, the
paper 70 weigh l6 lbs, TO the 900 sheets.
Sample Sheets Of the kind and quality OF paper on
which all the above blanks are To be printed. and
of the style and manner of the execution of the
printing ruling, &c, and the different forms there
of may be seen the appointment Office. Post
Office Department, Washington city, and at the
Poet Offices at New York city, Boston, New Or
leans Philadelphia Baltimore, Charleston, Buffalo,
Chicago, and Cincinnati.
The States and Territories divided into
Districts, and in each District depot Is establish
ed from whence all the Blanks for that District
To be deposited and mailed, at the expense OF
the contractor. The quantities required Tor each
District for years consumption, are, from the
best estima that can be made, stated below.
The proposals must be for each District separate
ly and must state the price, in one sum- per 900
sheets for each kind of blanks for paper, printing,
stereotyping, ruling, and packing. They are TO
be delivered in such quantities and at such times
as may be required by the different Post Offices,
and the acquisitions of Postmasters, endorsed by
the agent of the Post Office Department at their
spectiye depots. None will be considered as deliv-
cred, will be paid for, except ON such requisi-
tons
be securely cnveloped packed for transporta-
ton. and directed to the Post Office, at the expense
of the Contractors.
Each proposal must be accompanied by sufficient
evidence of the ability of the bidder to comply
with the terms Of his proposal.
The successful bidder will be required to enter
into contract, with two sufficient surees in strict
compliance with the provision of the law, TO which
bidders referred.
Failures to- furnish Blanks promptly when or
dered furnishing those OF inferior quality 10 pa
per, printing, or ruling, or any attempt 10 eyade
the meaning of the contract will be considered
sufficient cause for its forfeiture.
The Contractor will be required TO furnish every
sheet Of each description OF Blanks, both to pa
per- printing ruling, &c, fully equal in quality to
the specimen, and held TO strict omplAnce with
every requisite contained in this advertisements no
broken or defective sheets or imperfect blanks to be
received
Payment will be made quarter yearly, one month |
after the expiration Of each quarter.
priSe ana one Proe Only lhu' - q 'Pecined
amount of the bids must be accurately extended !
and the aggregate amount exhibited. Proposals
not made IN accordance with these directions, VIII
not be considered.
A discrepancy between the price act down and
the extensions, which would afford the bidder an
opportunity Of fixing his price after the bids are
opened, by eecting, may be his interest, TO
tract either by the the other, vii. be deemed
fatal TO a bid.
II more than bid be offered for account Of any
party, either in his own name in the name Of
his partners, clerks or any other persons, the
whole Of such bids will be rejected.
Bids expected TO be made in good faith by
the parties intending TO furnish the blanks. and
transfer Of the contract will not be permitted.
The following quantities for the several districts
from the best estimates that can be made for
one years consumption but they may exceed or
may fall short Of the quantities required The De
partment does not bind itself tn any specific guam
uty or amount.
DISTRICT NO l.
Depot at Post OToe, Ne,1 York cify--Comprsing
the States Of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Massschusetts, Rhode leland, Connecticut New
York, New Jersey, and California. and the Terri
tory Of Oregon, will require, as estimated
sheet.
Mails received and mails sent. .......... 10000
Malls received for distribution and account
Of newspaper and pamphlets received. $4,000
MAis cent from distributing Offices ....... $1,000
Common accounts current................ 1900
Stamp and distribution accounts current. 1900
Weekly and monthly mail registers. 1000
Post bills. without signatures, Is on
sheet. s}o,vvO
DO with signatures, is on a sheet. 22O,pOO
DO with signatures, for distribupg
Offlces, on a sheet.......... 2-5,OOO
DO do, extra size, on a sheet. 1900
DISTRICT NO. 2.
Depot at Washington CITY. u. C.-ComPrising
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