The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-08-29
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS FOR DREDGE.BOAT.-
L Office United States Engineer Agency, No.
BOWLING GREEN, New York City, August
26. lS67.-The undersigned hereby invites sealed
proposals for building and equipping ready for
sea and for work, the first OF the two. Dredge' D. edge
gress, approved March 30, 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
The Dredge-Boat to be double:ender, l6O feet
from the bottom of keel to the surface of the
spar deck at amidships; to have a screw propel-
Ter at each end, one OF which is to be ii feet in
diameter, driven by two engines, and the other
II feet in diameter, driven by one; to be fitted
with water compartments for readily adjusting
tLe draught to any depth from ii to 20 feet to be
fitted with an auxiliary scraper at each end,
and many OF the parts to have Sstrength con-
siderably 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
rials and workmanship must be afforded the
officer or agent appointed for the purpose.
The DT edge Boat TO be propelled throughout
her sea voyage between the points of construc-
tioD 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
ocean steamers or screw propeller machinery
spected the model and drawings of the Dredge-
Boat, or employed experts for the purpose of
in ipioiming them of its character.
Bids to be Endorsed (on the envelope) "Propo-
sails for DTedge-Boat," and addressed to the
undersigned, at this office
Zach bid must be accompanied by guarantee,
signed by two guaIan tors that the bidder will
enter into contract as herein stated; aud GER
ti6cate 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 l0o'clock on the
10Th day of September, 1867, at which time they
will be opened.
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, 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.
f96 the iaithpa as dS OF the con
with two sureties. whose suficiency must be
certified by the Clerk of the nearest District
tifcate, to be submitted with the bid.
A full copy of the specifications, and of
this advertisement must be attached to each
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 to
the contractor, so that work may be begun
without delay on account of preparations of
working drawings.
M d. MCALESTE2,
Brevet Brig. Gen. United States Army,
S29 l0t1 Major of Engineers,
In Charge Improvement of Mouth Miss. River.