Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-10
Proposals for Furnishing the Paper for the
Public Printing.


Washington, September 3d. 1854
IN Of the Act 70 provide for executing the
PROPOSALS Be- this IN he cspo ns
til the first Monday 18th day. Of December next at twelve
o ss prnne % me that may be
day December 1854 and ending on the LIST day Of Deem
The suboned list specifies as nearly as can be ascer
tained the quantity, and the quality and description OF
each kind Of paper that win b required
10000 reams fine printing paper, uneaendered mea
sure "a by ss inches, and to weigh iorty-ny
pounds to the ream Of 4so sheets.
CLASS q
1000 fine printing paper caendered TO measure "a
by 3S inches, and to weigh ffty-six pounds to the
CLASS g.
300 reams superfne hardszed and calendered print
ing paper, to measure "a by 81 inches and to
weigh fortyeight pounds to the ream Of 4sO
Of linen and cotton free from all adulteraon with min
era or other substances of fair whiteness put up
two reams each, each TO contain 480 perfect sheets
Uniformity In color thickness and weight win be required
and no bundle varying over or under FIVE cent from
the standard weight VIII be received and the gross weight
will In all cases be required Mixing ofvarous
In the same bundle to make the weight will be oonsid
cred violation Of the contract.
Samples indicating the quality &C. paper required
in the foregoing three classes be obtained at the office
OF ths or Will be furnished by mail per-
Contracts WIN be entered into for supplying the quan
ties required In the first second third classes at such
times the public service may require but the privilege
Is reserved OF ordering greater quantity either class
no sc quantity pc required at such times and
CLASS 4.
No. Soc On auArS post wssh per
No. coo ress Soolscap to weigh 10 pounds per ream
s. 100 DO DO DO DO 4 Do DO DO DO
No 1SS assp to weigh 4 pounds
No. 200 reens folio post to weigh ls pounds per
5. 10 DO bank sY post, DO DO 4 DO DO DO DO
No. 200 reams doublecap to weigh "a pounds per rcam
5. Is Do DO Do % 90 Is DO DO 90 90
All Of the papers designated In class to be made Of the
best materials and nishe in the manner free from
c u b @
kinds The right reserved of ordering greater or less
quantity Of each and every kind contracted for at such
times and In such quantities the public service may re-
quire.-
Each class will be considered separately and be subject
to separate contract; but bidders may offer for
more Of the classes in the proposal and the pryi
lege Is reserved Of requiring bidder who may have
than one class assigned him to take all such classes
Samples not less than one quie) Of each kind
each bid and in be numbered to correspond With
ne number Of the paper proposed for in that schedule,
sails and samples must be transmitted this Office free
postage or other expense.
making It, and must specify the price per pound and tho
consequent price but price for each
every kind OF contained in the class proposed for
All the paper In the several classes must delivered at
such place or places may be designated In Washington
city In good order free of all every extra charge or
expense and subject TO the inspection count weight and
Of the SUPERINTENDENT and be in all respects
satisfactory.
Blank forms for proposals viii be furnished at this Office
to persons applying for Them and none viii be taken
confederation unless substantially agreeing Herewith
Bonds, with approved securities win be required and
the supplying Of an inferior article In Of the classes
failure to supply the quantity required at any time will
be considered violation Of the contract.
Each bidder Is required to furnish with his proposals
satisfactory evidence Of his ability to execute any
jected e6 sr tI
The proposals will be opened In the required by
law the first Tuesday after the Monday In Decem
ber' next at 10 o'clock a. M at the Office of the
Superintendent.
Proposals win be addressed to the Superintendent OF
the Public Printing, Capitol of the United States Waah
ington, and endorsed Proposals for supplying Paper
A @. SEAMAN,
Superintendent of the Public Printing