Handbook of Railroad Construction; For the use of American engineers. / Containing the necessary rules, tables, and formulæ for the location, construction, equipment, and management of railroads, as built in the United States.

by George L. Vose

Name,

Address,

Name of Surety,

Address of Surety.”

COMPARISON OF BIDS.

90. The bids being received, are compared as follows:—

Name of bidder.	Graduation.					Masonry.
	Sec. 1.	Sec. 2.	Sec. 3.	Sec. 4.	Total.	Sec. 1.	Sec. 2.	Sec. 3.	Sec. 4.	Total.
A
B
C
_
Name of bidder.	Bridging.					Superstructure.
	Sec. 1.	Sec. 2.	Sec. 3.	Sec. 4.	Total.	Sec. 1.	Sec. 2.	Sec. 3.	Sec. 4.	Total.
A
B
C

Name of bidder.	Fencing.					Grand Total.
	Sec. 1.	Sec. 2.	Sec. 3.	Sec. 4.	Total.
A
B
C

From which the names may be easily selected either for one or more sections, for any or all of the items, that shall give the least cost.

CHAPTER V.
LAYING OUT WORK.