The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-14

Do do under-shirts do and wool dyed 5000
Do Do flannel n1 dfawsf' 3. DO DO 30 valg.,soS sG s
Barnsley sheeting irocks ,...........,..... 1000
Canvas duck trowsers. rs.....,-............. 1000
Barnsiey sheeting Tor do. .......... yards z. 900
Canvas duck for do,.............,.. do, do. 1000
Calfskin shoes. .....................p pairs 5000
Kipskin do. high cut t..-.....-....... do. 5000
Cafskin pumps. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. do 10000
Woollen stockings. ..,...... do l0,OOO
Woollen socks ............ do. l0,OU0
Mattresses, with two covers to each) ..... $500
Black silk handkerchiefs. efs................. 1000
Blankets Observation-Disclosures. 1900
The clothing and clothing raaerials will be di-
vided into nine classes. for each of which separate
proposals will be received, and separate contract
made, VIZ:
viz. blue cloth pea kets, blue cloth monjey jack
ets, blue cloth round jackets, blue cloth trowsers
blue flannel shirts, blue flannel under Shirts
and blue flannel drawers.
Second Cldys.-All the t1annels that may be re-
quired for making garments similar to those spec-
fled in the first class.
Third Class.--All the linen articles made up, viz;
Barnsley sheeting frocks and canvas duck trow-
Fourth Ciass.--All the Barnsley sheeting and
canvas duck that may be required or making gar
nents similar to those specified in the third cass,
and the Dungaree.
Fifth Ciass.--All the shoes and pumps.
SirM Ciass.--All the tockings and socks.
Seuenh Cfass.-Al the mattresses, including two
covers To each mattress
Eighth Class.--All the black silk handkerchief.
NinH Class.--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. II, twelve of No. 10,
fifteen of No. 9, fifteen of No. 81, twenty Of No s,
fifteen of No II, ten Of No. Z, five OF No g., Of
No d.
All the above articles be FULLY equal, in the
quality, texture, and finish of material, pattern,
and work manship, 10 the samples which depos-
tied at the aforesaid navy yards; the pea jackets,
monkey jackets, round jackets, cloth trowsers,
shirts, under shirts, drawers, and blue fan
nell 10 be OF American manufactured cloths and
flannels, made of clean wool and indigo dyed, and
dyed in the wool.
The number quantity which will he required
of each of the foregoing articles cannot be precise
ly stated; il is possible that of may
be required. A contract will therefore be made,
not for specific number quantity of any article
but for such number quantity OF each the
vice may require 10 be delivered at those navy
yards respectively. The prices must be uniform
at all the stations.
All the above articles must be subject 10 such in
specton the place Of delivery the chief of this
bureau may direct; and 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 rcspects To the stipulalons
and provisions Of the contract 10 be made.
The offers must distinguish the prices for each
tcle mentioned, and must be calculated to cover
every expense attending the fulfilment 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-
pcnse OF the contractor, IN good, tight substanta
and dry packing boxes or bales, and in good ship
ping order, free of all charges To the United States
and TO the entire ti of the respective com
mandants of the said yards Of delivery.
Ia Of failure the part Of the contractors to
furnish and deliver the several articles which may
be ordered from them in proper time and a. proper
qualify, the Chief of the bureau of Provisions and
Clothing shall be authorized to purchase direct
purchases 10 be made OF what may bc required 10
supply tho deficiency, under the penalty 20 be ex-
pressed in the contract; the record of requision,
duplicate copy thereof at the Bureau Of Pro-
visions and Clothing at either of the navy yards
Aforesaid, shall be evidence that such requistion
has been made and received
Two more approved sureties in n equal ~
the estimated amount of the respective contracts
will be required, and ten per centun will be with
held from the amount of all payments account
thereof collateral security. aud not in any event
10 bc paid until IL IL la all respects complied
with; and ninety per centuIn of the amount ol all
deliveries made will be paid by the Navy Agent
within thirty days after trplicate bills, duly
thenticated, shall have been presented to him.
bidders whose proposals accepted (and Dons
others) will be forthwith notified, and as early as
practicable n contract will be transmitted to them
ior execution, which contract must b. returned 10
the Bureau within hive days, exclusive Of thu time
required lOr the regular transmission Of the mail
Eycry offer made must be accompanied (as di-
rccted in the act of Congress making appropris-
tons iOr the naval service for 1876 ~. approved
10Th August, lSi6) 10y written guaranty, signed
by one or more responsible persons, Ia the effect
that he they undertake that the bidder Or bid
ders will, II his their bid bc accepted enter into
obligation within five days, with good aud suiLi-
cient surctes, 10 furnish the supplies proposed.
The Bureau will not be obligated 10 consider any
proposal unless accompanied by the guaranty re-
qured by law; the competency Of the guaranty 10
A
some officer Of the General Government known
~ the Bureau.
record or duplicate Of the letter informing
mddcr Of the acceptance Of his proposal. viii be
deemed notification thereof. within the meaning
Of the act Of 1916, and his bid will be made and ac-
cepted in conformity with this understanding.
kItracf from hs net Of Congrsss. approved A1gu,f
10. 1876.
"Sec. .. d,sd Ic "a further eaacfed. That. from
and after the passage Of this act every proposal for
naval supplies invited by the Secretary ofthe Navy,
ander the proviso to the general appropriation bill
or the navy, approved March third. eighteen hun.
dred and forty three, shall be accompanied by a
written guaranty, signed by more rcsponsi-
bic persons, TO the effect that he they undertake
that the bidder bidders will II his their bid be
accepted, enter into obligation i'm such time
may I've prescribed by the Secretary ofte Navy with
good and sufficient sureties 10 furnish the sup
pl'ss proposed. No proposal shall be con.idssed
unless accompanied by such guaranty. II. after
the acceptance Of a proposal and notiscation
thereof 10 the bidder bidders. he " they shall fail
TO enter into an obligation witlnn the time pre-
scribed by The Secretary oi the Navy, with good
and sufficient surcties ior 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 thc amount for which
he may have contracted for furnishing the said sup
plies for the whole period of the proposal 10 Be
charged up against said bidder or bidders and his
b. Immediately recovered by the United States for
he use VI the Navy Department in An action OF
iebt sgeinst either Or all Of said persons"
April 40 liawtw