The daily gazette., 1876-09-19
PROPOSALS.
DauPosALs


Vii! be received a: the Cie-ks ofi.e, Cl.y
Hail. from the l5tn until the I'D day Of Sep
tember. 1876: dire;ted TO the chairman ofthe
Committee on contracts and license ( " clean
sing cesspools.The committee will reserve the
right 10 rejsct or accept any bid. The
bidders to be governed by the follow inc
iules:
C1DE OF REGULATIONS.
For the purpose of establishing more sys-
tematic method oil cleansing the cesspools OF
the city. whereby the people may be guaran-
teed security. against practices offensive 20
sight or tmell. in the removal of night soil
from their premises. and so insure response
bility on the part Of those to whom tn work
may from time to time be entruste1:
TITS HEREBv DECLARED ANp ESTABLISHED BY
THE BOARD OF HEALTH OF THR CITY OF
WILMINGTON:
First-Thatt the City of " Wilmington, embra q.
ting its entire territorial limits, shal! consti-
second-lt shall not be lawful for any per-
son to cleanse or cause to be cleansed any
cesspool within said territorial limits or dis-
trict. in any Other manner than that provid-
ed Tor in these regulations.
Third-So cesspcol shall at any time-un-
less by express permission or authority OF th c
Board. first had in writing, over the signature
of the Secretary-be cleansed or its contents
removed until it shall have been thoroughly
deodorZed.
! Fourth-The contents of no cesspool shall
| be removed in any other than substantially
built water tight carts or tanks, which must
have first passed inspection bya competent
committee Of the Board.
| Fitth-Every cart, tank or vehicle used in
conveying night soil through any of the
street streets or thorouEhisres OF the sity. Try shall
containing red light with Il letter Of the al
phabet distinctly painted on each side there
of. SO that the light and letter may be readily
seen from all sides. Said lantern to be not
| iacs fh siy (tl inHhee and
nently adjusted ever and above the head of
the cart. tank or vehicle.
Sixth-There shall be appointed. annually.
a Standing Committee of three members of
the Board. to be denominated the Committee
| on Contract and License, whose duty it shall be
to advertise during the first week in Septem-
| ber, Tor whenever it may become necessary
for sealed propos ais from responsible parties.
for the removal Of all night soil within th 9
territorial limits of the city or district. The
| proposals to state the names Of of the actual
responsible parti $; the probable number Of
Carts, tanks or vehicles, and teams they will
put into service; the names of two bona fde
| sureties. each in the sum Of $50 Dollars, as a
guarantee for the prompt and faithful per-
| tormance OF the work. and such other matter
| as the committee may from time to time.deem
necessary. The entire work to be done free Of
| any and all costs or expense to the city.
| Sevepth-The committee shall, after the
expiration OF the week as aforesaid, examine
the several proposals received, and report to
the Board, at its next meeting thereafter,
who. In their judgmen. is the best and most
| responsible party to do the work; and if Iaid
| report shall be sustained by majority of the
| votes of the Board, the committee shall cause
| proper biuding agreement or contract to be
entered into with the said party and his sure
| ties for term of one year. subject to revoca-
| ton. for cause, at any time during said per-
iod. by a vote OF two-thirds of the Board. at
| any regular stated meeting.
Elghth.-Ihe party or parties to whom the
contract to do the work is given. shall De
guaranteed by the Board, the exclusive right
| to all and every part OF the territory or limits
| EN- braced in the agreement, with privilege to
| employ, at their own expense, such and as
many persons as may be deemed necessary
| in the prosecution Of their business all such
persons employed at or about any of the cess
pools or carts, shall, while so employed, wear
badges, and for any dereliction OF duty or vi
olation of the laws, their employers shall be
held personally and individually responsible.
Nlnth:-lhe party or parties under contract
to do the, work msy. have the privilege of
| cry. apparatus, appliances or improvements
lhey may deem necessary in the busin ess.
subject to the approval Of the committee or
the Board.
Tenth.-They shall prepare scale of prices
! Tor cleansing cesapools, which, after being ap
proved by the Board. shall be the estab-
lished rates the city. and no higher or great
er charge than the maximum rate in any
case, shall be made or Gemanded-unless by
special agreement first had between the par
| Board.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT THATCHER. Chairman.
| September u. lS76,-5t