Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-10-29
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United states Capitol Extension and wash
ingtOn Aqueduct Office.
WAsuryGroN, October 10, IS.

WASHINGTON, Ocf0ber ~, 1915.
DROPOSAL.S will be received nj this office
IL until q p. NJ. OF The Goth December next, Tor
furnishing bricks for the construction OF the Wash
ington aqueduct t...
The whole quantity needed will probably be
about forty millions. Proposals should state the
quantity which each bidder will undertake to
furnish.
The bricks must be delivered nj such points OF
the line may from time 10 time be designated by
the engineer. The times and quantities will de-
pend upon the appropriations made by Congress.
There are large deposes of clay suitable for
making bricks along the line, and the contractor
VIII be required TO furnish sample OF tbs clay
and bricks before commencing the manufacture
None but well made hard burnt bricks, entirely
acceptable 10 the engineer, VIII be received, and
they will be required 10 be made in moulds con-
forming in size 10 the municipal regulations OF the
city of Washington.
Every offer must be accompanied by written
guaranty, signed lay one more responsible per-
sons, 10 the effect that he or they undertake that
the bidder or bidders will ii his or their bid be
accepted, enter into obligation within ten days,
with good and sufficient suretles, 10 furnish the
bricks offered. Said guaranty 10 be accompanied
10y the certificate OF the United States District
Judge, United States District Attorney, Navy
Agent or some officer OF the general government
or individual known 10 the Department Of War,
that til guarantors are able 10 make good their
guaranty,
All bids to be sealed and endorsed proposals
for Brick for Washington Aqueduot." The bids
will be opened in the presence Of such bidders
may choose to be present As the certainty Of
supply IS very important, the failure OF a con-
tractor involving, probably the stoppage OF the
work fol whole season, the United States re-
serves 10 itself the right To reject any or all the
bids. and Ia make such arrangements for the sup
ply Of bricks may be most advantageous to the
work. (See extract from Engineer Department
Regulations below) ..#.
M. C. MEIGS,
Captain of Engineers III charge of
Washington Aqueduct.
II is not 10 be understood by the above that any
agent of the department is restricted 10 accept
ance of the forrest bid offered. The object of the
advertisement being only to give public notice
and invite competition, every agent Will, after re-
ceiving proposals. exercise sound discretion in
fixing the terms and prices Of the contract, being
under no obligation to conine himself TO the bids
made in answer TO the advertisement, or TO the
persons making them.
No contract made under this department for
services supplies can be transferred in any case
but the same must be executed by the original
oblgor, or by some person in his name and re-
sponsibe to him; and such obligor will be held 10
his legal responsibility, and all payments will be
| made 10 him. .s.v.
To Capt M. c. MErGs, U. s. Engineers. .
We, the Undersigned, residents of -, in the
State Of, hereby jointly and severay cove
nant with the United States and guarantee, in
case the foregoing bid Of - be accepted, that he
or they will, within ten days after the acceptance
Of the said bid, execute the contract for the same,
with good and sufficient sureties 10 perform the
work or furnish the articles proposed in conform
y To the terms of the advertisement under which
il made. And in the said - shall fail
to enter into contract as aforesaid, we guarantee
TO make good the difference between the offer Of
the said - and the next lowest bidder
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hereby certify that, to the best of my knowl-
edge and belief the above-named guarantors are
good and sufficient f.. f.
Oct. 2l--dt20Dec. Union, Ev. Starr