The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-03
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS. FOR DREDGE.BOAT.-
II Ofhce United states Engineer Agency, No.
7BOWLING GREEN, New York City, August
2B 1S07.-The undersigned hereby invites sealed
proposals for building and equipping ready Tor
sea and for work. the first OF the two Dredge-
Boats authorized by joint resolution of Con-
gress approved March 20, 1869, for improving
the mouth of the Mississippi river, in accord-
ance with models, drawings, and specifications
visible at this office, and Instructions TO pc
furnished by the Engineer IN charge; the
Dredge- Boat to be delivered at such point on
the Mississippi river at or below New Orleanss
as the Engineer in charge may direct
The Dreuge Boat to be a double-ender, l6O feet
long 30 feet beam, and % feet nigh, measured
from the bottom of Keel TO the surface of the
spar deck at amidsnips; TO have a screw propel-
Ter at each end, one OF which is to be IA feet in
diameter, driven by two engines, and the other
~ feet in diameter, driven by one; to be fitted
with water compartments for readily adjusting
tL draught to any depth from Ia to 20 feet to be
fitted with an auxiliary Scraper at each end,
and many OF the parts to have strength con-
siderably exceeding that of like parts of steam
ers Of like dimensions designed for ordinary
During the construction of the Dredge- Boat,
reasonable facilities for inspecting the mate
rials and workmanship must be afforded the
officer or agent appointed for the purpose
The Dredge- to be propelled throughout
her sea voyage between the points OF construc-
ton and delivery by her own engines alone
Bids which do not cover the entire construc.
tion and equipments, ready for sea and for
work, OF the Dredge Boat, and her delivery at
the point designated, will not be considered.
No bids will be considered except from those
practically engaged in the construction OF
for the same, and who have personally In
spected the model and drawings of the DredRe.
Boat or employed experts for the purpose Of
informing them of its character.
Bids to be Endorsed ION the envelope) "Propo-
sails for Dredge-Boat" and addressed TO the
undersigned, at this office.
zach bid must be accom- panied by guarantee,
signed by two guarantors, that the bidder'wiu
enter into contract as herein stated; and a GER
tihcate of the responsibility of the guarantors,
and specifying the occupation of the bidders,
signed by an officer of the United States Corps
| of Engineers, or some other competent person
known to the undersigned.
Proposals will be received till 10 0o'olock on the
| 10Th day of September, 1867, at which time they
The Contract and bond must be signed by the
/ 14th day of September, 1867; work must be actu-
| ally begun on both hull and machinery by the
| Goth OF September 1867; the boat must be COM
pleted, ready for sea and for work, and the trial
| trip had by the 18th day of January, 1853, and
| no unnecessary delay thereafter must occur in
| her delivery at the point designated.
| Payments will be made as follows:-75 per
| cent. of the contract price on approval of the
| officer or agent of the United States, provided
| the terms OF the contract shall thus far have
| been complied with, and the balance on final
| acceptance at the point of delivery. 80
Bonds for the faithful performance of the con-
Gaet In the sum Oh sSoVOO, WIii oe rea3iTe&d, a.
| certified by the Clerk of the nearest District
Court, the names Of the suretles, with the GER
| A full copy OF the Specifications, and of
this advertisement, must be attached to each
| bid.
| Bidders to use the printed forms which will
| be furnished them at this office.
Model and detailed drawings can be seen, and
copies of specifications had, at this Office. Copies
| of the specifications can also be seen at the
United States Engineer Offices in Philadelphia
and Boston. f
The Government reserves the right to reject
any bid deemed to be unreasonable, or made by
| persons whose responsibility may be ques-
| toned In order that no time may be lost after
the contract shall be signed, full detailed draw
| ings of all parts of the Dredge- Boat are in pro
| gress and will be in readiness to turn over to
| the contractor, so that work may be begun
| without delay on account of preparations oi
| working drawings.
M. D. MCALESTER,
Brevet Brig.-Ge United States Army,
500 l0tl Major OF Engineers.
In Charge Improvement of Mouth Miss. River