Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1853-11-13
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United states Capitol Extension and WASH
ington Aqueduct Office.
WASHINGTON, Oeto6er 10, 1858.
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sa WASHINGTON, OctOber ~, 1913.
DROPOSALS will be received at this Office
Il until II. M. Off the Goth December next, for
furnishing bricks for the construction oithe Wash
ington aqueduci .. 81. ..
The whole quantity needed will probably be
about forty millions. Proposals should state the
quantity which each bidder will undertake 10
furnish. s...
The bricks must be delivered al such points OF
the line as may from time 10 time be designated by
the engineer. The times and quantities VIII de-
pend upon The appropriations made by Congress.
There are large depostes of clay suitable Tor
making bricks along the line, and the contractor
VIII be required TO furnish a sample OF this clay
and bricks before commencing the manufacture.
None but well made hard burnt bricks, entirely
acceptable TO the engineer, will be received, and
they Will be required 10 be made in moulds con-
forming IN size to the municipal regulations oil the
city of Washington.
Every offer must be accompanied by written
guaranty, signed by one or more responsible per-
sons, TO the effect that he they undertake thai
the bidder or bidders will, If his or their bid be
accepted, enter into an obligation within ten days,
with good and sufficient suretles, 10 furnish The
bricks offered. Said guaranty TO be accompanied
by the certificate of The United States District
Judge, United States District Attorney, Navy
Agent, or some officer OF the general government
or individual known TO the Department OF War,
guaranty. ..... "a. ....r...>@u
All bids 10 be sealed and endorsed Proposals
for Brick for Washington Aqueduct' The bids
will be opened in The presence OF such bidders as
may choose 10 be present. As the certainty OF
supply is very important the failure of con-
tractor involving, probably, the stoppage of The
work fo whole season, the United States re-
serves 10 itselfthe right TO reject any or all the
bids. and 10 make such arrangements for the sup
ply OF bricks as may be most advantageous TO the
work. CSee extract from Engineer Department
Regulations belowJ ,..%
..... .@ NJ G.. MEIGS
Captain OF Engineers in charge OF
Washington Aqueduct
II is not TO be understood by the above that any
agent Of the department is restricted 10 accept
ance Of the ioioea bid offered. The object of the
advertisement being only TO give public notice
and invite competition, every agent will after re-
ceivlng proposals, exercise sound discretion in
fixing the terms and prices of the contract, being
under no obligation TO confne himself 10 the bids
made in answer TO the advertisement, or to the
persons making them. ..ls
No contract made under this department for
services or supplies can be transferred in any case;
but the same must be executed by the original
oblgor, or by some person in his name aud re-
sponsible TO him; and such obligor will be held TO
his legal responsibility, and all payments will be
made TO him. &% ... H..
10 Capt. M. G. MEIss, u S. Engineers.
We the undersigned residents of -, in the
State of -, hereby jointly and severally cove
nant with the United States, and guarantee, in
the foregoing bid of - be accepted, that he
or they viii, within ten days after the acceptance
OF The said bid execute the contract for the same,
with good and sufficient sureties TO perform the
work or furnish the articles proposed in conform
ity to the terms Of the advertisement under which
it was made. And in case the said - shall fail
to enter into contract as aforesaid we guarantee
TO make good the difference between the offer of
the said 49, and the next lowest bidder.
A. B.
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hereby certify that, to the best Of my knowl
edge and belief. the above-named guarantors are
good and sufficient. a E. f..
Oct 2I--dt20Dec. ONION Ev Starr