The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-23

Do flannel do do do yds.l 8 900
Barnsley sheeting frocks s................. 1000
Barnsley sheeting for do .......... ynrds- 7 900
Canvas duck for do ................ do 1000
Dungaree ..............,......... do $1,000
Calfskn shoes s......................pa pairs. 5000
kipekin do high cut ............. do 5000
na Ua''onn pumps. uo ,o0o 0oo0
WooIIcn stockings gs................. do !O,OoO
Do socks. ...................... do 10000
MattI esses, with two covers to each) ..... 800
Black silk handkcrchlef5.. ~ OOO
DishKets. ........'-......' oooo
The clothing and clothing materials will be di-
vided into nine classes for each Of which separate
proposals will be received, and separate contract
made, viz
First Ciass.-All the woollen articles made up,
viz blue cloth pea jackets, blue cloth monkey
jackets, blue cloth round JAG kets, blue cloth trow
sers, blue flannel overshirts, blue flannel under
shirts, and blue flannel drawers.
Second Cidss.-All the flannel that may be re-
qured for making garments similar to those spe-
Gifted in the first cass.
Third C1ass.-All the linen articles made up,
viz; Barnsley sheeting frocks and canvas duck
Fourth Ciass.-All the Barnsley sheeting and
canvas duck that may be required for making
garments similar to those specified in the third
class, and the Dungaree.
Fifth Cass.-All the shoes and pumps.
S,rh Class.-Ali the stockings and socks.
SeuenM Ciass.-All the mattresses, including
two covers to each mattress
Ninth Class All the blankets.
The shoes and pumps to be stamped with the
contractors name, number of shoe and pump, and
year when made; the sizes to be in the following
proportion for each 100 pairs, unless otherwise
dered, viz:
Two of No. l2 four of No. II, twelve of No.
10, fifteen OF No. 8, fifteen of No 81, twenty of
No. s, fifteen of No. Z ten Of No. I, five of No,
s.. two of No. g.
All the above articles to be fully equal, in the
quality, texture, and finish of material, pattern 4,
and workmanship, TO the samples which are de-
posted at the aforesaid Navy Yards; the pea-jac-
ke,s, monkey jackets round jackets, cloth trow
sers, overshirts, undershirts, drawers, and blue
flannel to be of American manufactured cloths
and hannels made of clean wool and indigo dyed
and dyed in the wool.
The number or quantity which will be required
of each of the foregoing articles cannot be pre-
csey stated; il is even possible that Of none
may be required. contract will therefore be
made, not for spcchc number or quantity Of any
| article. but only for such number or quantity OF
each as the service 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
inspection at the place OF delivery the Chief OF
this Bureau may direct; and no article will be re-
ceved that is not fully equal TO the sample pat
tern, both in material and workmanship, and
which does not form in all other respects TO the
supuations and provisions Of the contract to be
made.
The whole must be delivered at the risk and c1-
pense OF the contractor in good, tight substa tia
and dry packing boxes or bales; each box and bale
to be marked with the contractors name, and the
year and month when manufactured or put up;
the whole to be in good shipping order, free of all
charges to the United States, and TO the entire sat-
isacuon OF the inspecting officers said officers to be
| appointed by the Navy Department.
The oflers must distinguish the prices for each
| article mentioned, and must be calculated to cover
every expense attending the fulfmcnt of the con-
tract including the necessary metal and navy but
A ThaHn nf will he md ayit IA.
samples, at the respective navy yards.
In case Of failure on the part Of the contractors
10 furnish and deliver the several articles which
may be ordered from them, ~ proper time and Of
proper qualify, the Chief Of the Bureau Of Provi-
sions and Clothing shall be authorized 10 purchase
or direct purchases to be made OF what may be
quired to supply the deficiency, under the penalty
TO be expressed in the contract; the record Of re-
QUESTION, or duplicate copy thereof, at the Blu
Of Provisions and Clothing, either Of tho
navy yards aforesaid, shall be evidence that such
| requisition has been made and received.
Two or more approved sureties in a 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 il is in all respects complied with;
and ninety per centum OF the amount of all de-
| liycrcs made will be paid by the Navy Agent
within thirty days after uplicatc bills, duly au.
| thcnticatcd, shall have been presented to him.
| Bidders whose proposals are accepted (and none
others) will be forthwith notified and rly as
practicable contract will be transmitted to them
! TOR execution, which contract must be return ed
! TO the Bureau within five days, exclusive Of the
time required for the regular transmission Of the
mail.
A record, or duplicate of the letter informing a
bidder Of the acceptance of hs proposal, will be
deemed n notification thereof, within the mean
ing of the act Of 1916, and his bid will be made
I and accepted in conformity with this understand
ing.
Every offer made must be accompanied (as direct.
cd in the act OF Congress king appropriations for
the naval service for 1St6-t7, approved 10th Au.
gust, ls46) by n written guaranty, signed by one
more responsible persons, 10 the effect that nc
they undertake that the bidder bidders will, il
his or their bid be accepted. enter into obliga
tion within five days, with good and sufficient
suretics, TO furnish the supplies proposed. The
Bureau will not be obligated 10 consider any pro.
posal unless accompanied by the guaranty re-
quircd by law the competency Of the guaranty
10 be certified by the Navy Agent, District Attor-
ney, or some officer Of the General Government
known TO the Bureau.
Extract from the act Of Consre.s, approved august
10, 1916.
"Ssc. 6. lind BE- IL further enacted Tint from
and after the passage of this act every proposal for
naval supplies invited by the Secretary Of the Navy,
under the proyiso to the general appropriation bill
for the navy, approved March third, eighteen hun
dred and forty three, shall be accompanied by a
written guaranty, signed by one Or more rcsponsi-
ble persons. TO the effect that he they undertake
that Diddcr WILL ~ hs their bid be
accepted, enter into obligation in such time as
may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy,
with good and sufficient suretics, to furnish the
| supplies proposed. No proposal shall be con.
sidered unless accompanied by such guaranty.
| II, after the acceptance of proposal and no
| tfcation thereof to the bidder bidders, he or
| they shall fail to enter into obligation
within the time prescribed by the Secretary Of the
| Navy, with good and sufficient surcties Tor fur
nshing the supplies, then the Secretary Of the
4 Navy shall proceed TO contract with some other
person or persons Tor furnishing the said supplies;
/ and shal forthwith cause the difference between
! the amount contained in the proposal 30 guaran.
/ teed and the amount for which he may have con.
| tractcd for furnishing the said supplies for the
whole period Of the proposal TO be charged uT
! against said bidder or bidders, and his or thei,
! guarantor or gusrantors; and the same may b,
Immediately recovered by the United States fol
! the usc Of the Navy Department, in an action o
debt against either or all Of said persons"
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