Proposals for constructing a cement concrete fountain basin in Marion Park, at the intersection of South Carolina avenue and E street, between Fourth and Sixth streets SE., received in response to public notice, circular letter of June 12, 1905, and opened Thursday, June 22, 1905, by Col. Chas. S. Bromwell, U. S. Army. Abstract of bids received in response to circular letter of Maj. Frederic V. Abbot, Corps of Engineers, dated December 21, 1904, and opened January 4, 1905, for manufacturing pawls and controller rings. NOTE-The Stowe Manufacturing Co. refused to sign contract and bond when presented to it. The next lowest bid, that of the Ellicott Machine Co., was considered reasonable, and the award to that bidder was the method most economical and advantageous to the Government. The award was made to the lowest responsible bidder for the best and most suitable article. Award made to the Ellicott Machine Co. Appropriation chargeable: **Preservation and repair of fortifications, "allotments of January 16 and 28, 1905. Amount available, $900. MAPS. Abstract of proposals received in response to circular letter of Maj. Frederic V. Abbot, Corps of Engineers, dated May 3, 1905, and opened May 18, 1905, for printing harbor charts. A. Hoen & Co.: 60 copies of original charts... 60 copies, omitting protractor, meridian, etc. 60 copies of first variation from original chart. 60 copies of second variation from original chart. 60 copies of each subsequent variation........ Award made to A. Hoen & Co., the only bidder. Appropriation chargeable: "Maps, War Department, 1905." DEFENSE OF NAVAL STATION AT GUANTANAMO BAY, CUBA. [Officer: Capt. E. H. Schulz, Corps of Engineers.] $160 42 95 85 85 Abstract of proposals for constructing and furnishing one self-propelling steam derrick lighter, at Fishermans Point, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. (1) The Snare & Triest Co., 39 Cortlandt street, New York, N. Y., $16,500, includes 5,000-gallon tank. For 10,000-gallon tank add $200. For installing a surface condenser outfit, add $750. Time, four months. The price of $16,500 was based on several modifications made by bidder, which materially reduced the cost of construction and limited its capacity. (2) William L. Miller, 19 Milk street, Boston, Mass., $18,000. For additional 5,000-gallon tank add $350. For installing a surface condensing outfit, $1,175. Speed to be not less than 4 miles per hour. The bids were recommended to be rejected and contract was made with William L. Miller, in open market, for construction of steam lighter for $16,000, in accordance with the original specifications. with minor modifications. The contract was approved by the Chief of Engineers, April 29, 1905; work was begun May 1, 1905, tc be completed July 1, 1905. FORTIFICATION CONSTRUCTION, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. [Officer: Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers.] Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated November 12, 1904, for building a wharf at Corregidor Island, P. I., and opened November 26, 1904, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila, P. I. Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated December 1, 1904, for constructing an office building at Manila, P. I., and opened December 12, 1904, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila, P. I. Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated February 8, 1905, for building a wharf at Grande Island, Subig Bay, P. I., and opened February 18, 1905, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila, P. I. Name and address of bidder. Time of completion of wharf. Atlantic, Gulf and Pa- $1.34 $48.00 $0.08 $0.10 $0.06 $0.12 $0.14 $7,968.75 3 months from date of cific Co., Manila, P.I. Amount available: $432,772.73. signing contract. Fortifications in insular possessions, for battery construction, Subig Bay, I certify that the above abstract is correct. Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated March 6, 1905, for delivery of Oregon pine lumber at Corregidor Island, Manila Bay, P. I., and at Grande Island, Subig Bay, P. 1., and opened March 21, 1905, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila P.1. Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated March 6, 1905, for delivery of Oregon pine lumber at Corregidor Island, Manila Bay, P. I., etc.--Continued. Amounts available: Appropriation for fortifications in insular possessions-For battery construction, Subig Bay, $432,033.43; for battery construction, Corregidor Island, $161,395.76. I certify that the above abstract is correct. Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated April 3, 1905, for furnishing two wooden barges, opened April 14, 1905, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila, P. I. No. Name and address of bidder. 1 ceptance of bid. Manuel Earnshaw & Co., $3,452 each. Immediately after ac- 2 $3,900 each. The date of formal sign- Date of receiving order... At once...... Date of delivery of each barge. First barge May 31, 1905; second barge, June 30, 1905. One in 60 days; one in 90 days. 42 and 54 working days from date of receiving order. July 20, 1905. • Lowest bid Abstract of proposals received in response to advertisement dated March 13, 1905, for furnishing 20,000 barrels of cement, and opened May 5, 1905, by Maj. H. Taylor, Corps of Engineers, at Manila, P. I. Delivered c. i. f. Manila Bay. Barges to be furnished by United States. Certified check for $4,000 returned to bidders. Delivered alongside ship in Manila Bay. Vessels or cascos to be furnished by United States. Certified check for $4,000 returned to bidders. Barges to be furnished by United States. dEx. ship, Manila Bay. On barges near wharves. Delivery c. i. f. ship's tackle, Manila Bay. fOn Government barges, Manila harbor. Lowest bid. Delivery into barges in Manila harbor. Amounts available, fortifications in insular possessions: For battery construction, Subic Bay $431,009.09; for battery construction, Corregidor Island, $658,483.65. I certify that the above abstract is correct. ABSTRACTS OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1905, FOR WORKS UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER COMMISSION. SECRETARY'S OFFICE, ST. LOUIS, MO. [Officer: Capt. Wm. B. Ladue, Corps of Engineers.] Abstract of proposals for self-propelling hydraulic dredge and ponton pipe line, received in response to advertisement dated May 17, 1904, and opened by Capt. Wm. B. Ladue, Corps of Engineers, June 25, 1904. Main pump engine to be the "Ideal" cross compound condensing, Propelling engine to be Quincy Engine Works' make. Refrigerating to be Memphis Machine Works' make or Remington Machine Co.'s make. Condensers to be Henry R. Worthington's make. Air pump to be Geo. F. Blake's make. Circulating pump to be of acceptable type. Alternatives: If "Buckeye" main pump engine is substitated, deduct $3,700; if Quincy Engine Works' make of main pump engine is substituted, deduct $8,500; if side crank main pump engine, manufactured by Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works, is substituted, deduct $6,200; if center-crank main pump engine, manufactured by Harrisburg Foundry and Machine Works, is substituted, deduct $4,022; if propelling engines manufactured by Buckeye Engine Co. are substituted, add $2,734; if both main pump engine and propelling engines manufactured by Buckeye Engine Co. are substituted, deduct $2,083; for condensers, air pump, and circulating pump manufactured by Wheeler Condenser and Engineering Co. in lieu of those of Worthington make, add $34 if refrigerating plant manufactured by Kroeschell Bros. Ice Machine Co. is substituted, add $400; if Worthington condensers of 3,600 square feet are used instead of those of 4,200 square feet, deduct $700. Time of delivery based on delivery of "Ideal" engine within 12 months. Main pump engine to be the "Ideal" cross compound condensing. If permitted to substitute the Fleming side-crank Harrisburg self-oiling automatic twin compound engines for the main pump, deduct $5,000. Main pump engine to be the "Ideal" cross compound condensing. If permitted to substitute an engine having different length of stroke from that specified, deduct $5,500. All bids rejected. H. Doc. 83, 59-1-12 |