(6a) For manholes, concrete, complete in place, as specified the sum of ____ Dollars and ____ cents ($ ____ ) each.
The following plans showing the work to be performed in accordance with the attached specifications, have been examined by the undersigned in preparing the foregoing proposal, to-wit: ____ ____ In accordance with the requirements set forth in the attached Information and Instructions for Bidders, there is deposited herewith the sum of ____ ____ Dollars and ____ cents ($ ____ ) which under the terms therein mentioned entitle ____ to bid on said work, the said sum to be refunded to ____ ____ upon the faithful performance of all conditions set forth in the Information and Instructions for Bidders.
Name ____
Address ____
Blanks are provided for each item. No place is left at the end for a summary. The proposal ends with an acknowledgment that the contract has been examined completely and all preliminary directions therein have been complied with. A blank is prepared for inserting the amount of the required certified check, and finally for the signature of the bidders.
113. General Specifications.—The specifications, both general and technical, are occasionally incorporated in the contract form, but more frequently they are printed separately and are bound in the pamphlet preceding the contract. The general specifications relate to the conditions under which all work must be performed and are as applicable to the construction of a pumping station as to the smallest lateral, unless otherwise specified. It is not possible to include a complete set of General Specifications in the limited space of this text, but the more important specifications will be emphasized by examples taken from specifications in use.[[77]]
The subjects covered in General Specifications are:
(1) Definitions of doubtful terms. (2) The Engineer to settle disputes. (3) Duties of the Engineer. (4) Duties of the Contractor. (5) Hours and days of work. (6) No work to be done in the absence of an inspector. (7) Contractor to be represented at all times. (8) Time of commencing and completing the work. (9) Liquidated damages for delay in completion. (10) The City may change the plans. (11) The City may increase the amount of the work. (12) Inspection and its conduct. (13) The Contractor to be acquainted with laws relating to the work. (14) Contractor responsible for damages to persons or property. (15) City to be protected against patent claims. (16) Abandonment of contract and its remedy. (17) Estimates of work done and moneys due. (18) Payments for extra work. (19) Character of workmen to be employed.
The following examples cover the subjects named in the preceding titles:
1. Definitions. The word Engineer whenever not qualified shall mean the Chief Engineer of the Commission, acting either directly or through his properly authorized agents, such agents acting severally within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them.