The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-09-05
PROPOSALS.
DREDGE.BOAT

DROPOsALs FOR DREDGE.BoAT-
n O11ee United States Engineer Agency No
bOM Ling GREEN, New York City, August
rs, l867.-The undersigned hereby invites sealed
proposals for building and euuippinp ready for
Boats authorized by ioin Teso1tion af Ga
Eress, approved March 20, 1867, for improving
The mouth of the Mississippi river, in accord
ance with models, drawings, and specifications
visible at this office and instructions to be
FURNISHED by the Engineer In charge; the
Dredge- Boat to be delivered at such point on
the Mississippi river at or below New Orleans
as the Engineer in charge may direct
Inc Dredge-Boat to be q dOuble-en ender 100 feet
long, 80 feet BEAM and % feet nigh, measured
from the bottom of keel to the surface of the
spar spa deck at amidships; TO have screw propel-
Ter at each end, one OF which is to be Ii feet in
diameter, driven by two engines and the other
II ieet In diameter, driven by one; to be fitted
WIN water compartments for readily adjusting
the draught to any depth from ID to 20 feet to be
ntted with an auxiliary scraper at each end,
ana many OF the parts to have strength con-
slderably exceeding hat of like parts of steam
ers OF like dimensions designed for ordinary
ocean navigation,
During the construction of the Dredge- Boat,
reasonable facilities for inspecting the mate
officer or agent appointed for the purpose
The Dredge-Boat to be propelled throughout
her sea voyage between the points of construc-
tton 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
ocean steamers or screw propeller machinery
for the same and who have personaIlv in
spected the model and drawings of the Dredge-
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.
Each bid must be accompanied by guarantee
signed by two guarantors, that the bidder will
enter into contract as herein stated; and a GER
tifcate 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 lOo'clock 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
10th 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, 1868, 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
boat after the trial trip, by the duly authorized
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.
tract, in the sum of $4,000, will be required,
with two sureties, whose sufficiency must be
certified by the Clerk of the nearest District
Court, the names of the sureties, with the GER
titicate, to be submitted with the bid.
A full copy of the specifications, and of
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.
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 tC
the contractor, so that work may be begun
without delay on account OF preparations O1
working drawings. -
NJ. d. MCALESTER,
Brevet Brig.-Gen United States Army,
$50 l0tl Major of Engineers,
In Charge Inproyement of Mouth Miss River