SPECIFICATIONS IN USE. 11 
The quantity of coal stated above is based upon the previous annual con- 
sumption, and proposals must be made upon the basis of a delivery of 10 per 
cent more or less than this amount, subject to the actual requirements of the 
service. 
Proposals must be made on this form, and include all expenses incident to 
the delivery and stowage of the coal, which must be delivered in such quantities 
and at such times within the fiscal year ending June 30, 190 , as may be 
required. 
Proposals must be accompanied by a deposit (certified check, when practi- 
cable, in favor of ) amounting to 10 per cent of the aggre- 
gate amount of the bid submitted, as a guaranty that it is bona fide. Deposits 
will be returned to unsuccessful bidders immediately after award has been 
made, but the deposit of the successful bidder will be retained until after the 
coal shall have been delivered and final settlement made therefor, as security 
for the faithful performance of the terms of the contract, with the understand- 
ing that the whole or a part thereof may be used to liquidate the value of any 
deficiencies in quality or delivery that may arise under the terms of the con- 
tract. 
When the amount of the contract exceeds $10,000, a bond may be executed in 
the sum of 25 per cent of the contract amount, and in this case the deposit or 
certified check submitted with the proposal will be returned after approval of 
the bond. 
The bids will be opened in the presence of the bidders, their representatives, 
or such of them as may attend, at the time and place above specified. 
In determining the award of the contract, consideration will be given to the 
quality of the coal offered by the bidder, as well as the price per ton, and 
should it appear to be to the best interests of the Government to award the 
contract for supplying coal at a price higher than that named in lower bid or 
bids received, the award will be so made. 
The right to reject any or all bids and to waive defects is expressly reserved 
by the Government. 
DESCRIPTION OF COAL DESIRED. 
Bids are desired on coal described as follows: 
Coals containing more than the following percentages, based upon dry coal, 
will not be considered : 
Ash per cent. 
Volatile matter per cent. 
Sulphur per cent. 
Dust and fine coal as delivered at point of consump- 
tion b per cent. 
DEM VERY. 
The coal shall be delivered in such quantities and at such times as the Govern- 
ment may direct. 
"This information will be given by the Government as may be determined by boiler 
and furnace equipment, operating conditions, and the local market. 
6 All coal which will pass through a S-inch round-hole screen. 
