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@ Copy.Inclosure 721.

-F GDE EAC L JEP

Treasury DepartmentOffice of the Secretary

Washington ,August 1,1902.

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George W.~~.lJer,

43,45 and 47 Terry street,Atlanta ,Georgia.

Sir:In ~ccordanco with the approv>ll of the Department and recom­

mendations contained in letter of the 22nd ultimo from the Custodiano the Post Offico and CustO!:! House at St.. Augustine ,Florida ,yourproposal ,dated July 22 1902,a dressed tp the Supervisi~ Architect,Treasury Department,Washingtorl,D.C. ,to furnish all labor and ma­terials required for the alterations an repairs at that building,in accordance with the drawinr, No.R-l, the specification and the in­structions of the Custodian, for the sUJr, 0 fifty-six hundr andfort.y dollars (" ,640.), is horeby accepted ,it being the lowest offour received in response t.o advertise~ent.

It is understood and. Cl{'"reed that you are required to execute aformal cont-ract,wi th bo11(l in tLe sum of twenty-eie:ht hundred dollars($2,800.), guaranteeing the fait.hful performance of the work embrac­ed in this acceptance ,Ii fonn for '..hich is inclosed herewith. Thiscontract and bond must be executed in strict accordance with theruills print,ed at the head of I;aid form and returned to the Super­vising Architect of this Deparuaent at once.

You are further requirf'.J to si n near the signature of theSupervi sing Architect the st&.;ped drawine; forwarded to you thi sday un I'll' separate cover ,and return the same invaeJ.iately for filein t office as t. e contract ,1rawing mentioned on the second pageof tlli~t ins~~ment. .

The ~ime ~ccepted an' fixed for completion of the work is ~that stated in your proposal,n~uely,tllree (3) months,and will op­erate from the date of approval of your bon ,prior to which lateno work under is acceptance is to be executerl at the building.

The certified check for three hundre' dollars ($300.) ,Whichaccompanied your proposal ,will be held until your bond has beenapprove.

The followin~ plumbi~ fixtures approvel for the work are se­lected from those manufactured by the Wolf Milllufacturinf Company,Chic~o,Ill. as follows:

Water closet: F-1960. Urinal: F-2362Slop sink: F-2305. k~vatory faucets: F-489

As the Vo.lf Manu acturill{) Company does not list hon-syphoninBlavatory traps,it is required that you will use the Ideal Centrifu­p;al trap ,manufactured by the Ideal Manufacturing CompanY,IDliC DetroitMichigan.

The "Cli~ax" water motor for fans, named in your proposal ,isalso approved.

The work will be under the direct supervision of the Custodianof the building,with whom you should ilJlllediately cOlllnunicate andarrange for coulllencement of the sallie.

Payments will be made as provide for in the specification

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from the appropriation for ":Repairs and .Preservation of PublicBuildinp;s 1903," anel the Custodian will be authorized to submitvouchers accord.ingly.

Please make prompt acknowledgment 0 f the receipt of thi sletter.

Respectfully,

M.E.AIU:S,

Assistant Secretary.

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PROPOSAL-S }'OR ALTEHATIONS AllD REPAIRS AT THI': U.S. POST OPFICE AND

CUSTOJ, HOUSE AT SAINT AUGUSTINE, FI.ORIDA.

Office, CUHtodian, U.S.Post Office and Custom House,

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Saint Augustine, Florida, 1902.--SEALED PROPOSALS

will be received at this office until 2 o'clock P.M. on the

\'day of 1902, wId then opened, for alterations and repairs

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~ at the a !:love named building. Copies of the drawing and spec i·..

fication may be had at this officeo

Custodian.-0

C" T,)G~W .. D..T,C,P.C.R.B.F ..SoC.A.H.E.A.C.

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~r.ettSllrn ~.e:partuxcnt,

OFFICE OF THE SUPERVISING AROlliTEOT.

l"I,ORIDA.

fum RRPAIRSSPfClflCA nON for ALTERATIONS

OP",ICE AIID CUSTOM HOUSE AT SAINT AUGUSTINE,

AT THE U.S.POST

GENERAL CONDITIONS. St.Augustinc, ~'lorida"

are 0-( Custodian,U.S.P.O.& eu.no,FORM OF PROPOSAL AND SIGNATURE,

Proposal must be made 011 the blank form hereto R tnched, inclosed in sealcd envelope, markcll proposal wit,ll title of building 3Sp:ivelilloovc, :tIul mhIR1J,<;e(1 to tIm SUllen'ising Architect st.'lting ill writing aud ligures (wit-hollt iuterlillCl.ltJon, 1Iltcmtion, or crlmure)tho S\l111 of money fOl' which t.he bidder propOSf.'S to SllJlply the matcl'ials mul perfol'lll the WOl'k J'elluircd h.y the drawings and thisspecification, and t]IC timo within which he propOSC!I to complete the work, and the unit l)rices calh:d for ill I)ropo!i:ll t;hcct. ThePI'O}lo'<;':'11 l!IIlSt. be I;igncli with the filII mime and ntldref'S of the bitlder; if a copartncrship, the f.'OlxlI1.ncl'>!hip nallle by :~ llIClllocr of thelit'lll, with the IJamt's ami nddl"C!l8C!l in full of ('acll membcr; nnd ira corporation, by nn oflk-cr in the COll'lOrntc name, with the COfJXlrntllaeal attached to SIll'h signatnre. No tclcgrnphic proposals or te1cgmpbie modifiC::ltiolls of proposals will be considered. Proposalsrcceh'~1 :\fter the time udvertiscd for the opening will bo rcturned unopened. If propos.'\l is sent by rc<",ristered mail, aUow:lIloo should00 BLade fol' the adllitiollal time required for such trao8111issioo.

CERTIFIED CHECK. _

Each bidder Illllst suhmit with his proposal a certified check, in :l. sum equal to ~per cent of the :\mount OfSllCh llroposal, drawnto the order of the Treasurer of the United States, aud the proceeds ofl!-'\id check llhult hecome til() plUpcrty of the Unit{.'(! Sbtto;<, if, forall,)' rea~(jn whatevcr, the biddcl" uJlcr the opening of tho bids, withdraws from tho t:ompetition, or refuses to cxccute the contrnet audhoml n'lluircd in the c\'ent ofs.'\id contract beillg awarded to him, aud checks submitted by the uusuccessful bidders will be retumedaftcr thOj :lpproml of the contr.:lct :lml bond executed by the successful bichler.

EIGHT HOUR LAW,TIm :tllC:ltion of biddors is call cd to the Act of Congrcss, approved August 1, J8!>2, limiting tho llOllnl of llaily service of laborers

a.JHllllclllJauics emplo)'cd IIpon IJublic works of the Uuitctl Slak'S to cight hours iUltlly 01tC Ctllcndar day.

SUBCONTRAOTORS.N"() l'4\lh~()ntl'actor 01' other 'PcrSon furni~hillg material or lahor to tho contractor will bo rccognir.cd. J10r will this Department he

l'e.qpo1\~ible ill allY \\'ay 101' the claim", of SUdl pCf80ni;l beYOIt<! taking a hOll(l, as rcquired by t.he Aet of Congl'c0\8 npprovcd August 1;~,

18U'I, II"hkll pro\'i(k~ in I>uh.'<tnncc that when a for·mal contillct Ls let Jor the CrectiOll OJ' l"lJpuir ora pl1hlic IJnil11ing, clC.. 1,11(1 (1011 tractor,helhrc C(Jlllnlelll'iu>! l;\lllh work, shall fUl'llish tlle uSllal pellal hOlld, with goocl and sufficicnt snreties, with the :u!ditiouaL uhlig-lIt.ion thatsuch COlltmclur will make ])I"Olllpt pa,rlllellt to all persons furnishing him 1:Ihor or Illutcri:tls llsod in tho ]H"osf."(:utioll of t.he wO!'k,PCI'f,(lllS so fllrni;o.hillj.{ llIaterial~ or laoo\' lmve l\ right of action on said bond, in the name of t.he United St.'\tes, for thcir usc. No lonnalcoutmct is \lllllally let, however, and no bond taken where tho alUount involved is less tbun $'2,000.

PARTIES IN' INTEREST.No officer of the TreMllry DCJXlrtment., snperintendent, inspector, clerk, employee, or othcr persou in any malliler connected with

the Ofll<."(: of the Supervising Architect) shall be interested, either directly or indirectly, in thc contmct. or work herein provil!<.'(i for, or00 entitle,1 to auy benefit dcrived therefrom; and any violation of this uDderst.'\nding shall work l\ forfeiture of all lnOl:teys which maybecome uue to the slIrt:cssful bidder.

RIGHTS RESERVED.The material proposed to he lIsed, time for completioll of work, a.u<1 the competency and rcspollsibiliLy of bidders will receive

con::li.leratioll before award of contract.'rile Treasury Da:partment reserves the right to accept allY part or parts of the propos.'\l made at the prices included ill same; also to

wni \'e llll.y informalities in, 1111(1 to rf'ject any and all prOI)()StlIi;, aud to require the cOlltmetor to discontinue the serviCtlil of :my workmanemployed on the work who is ull::lkillful 01' otherwiso objectionablc.

FORM OF CONTHACT.Tho I;ontract wllich the hi(1tIer agrees to enter mto shall be in thc form adopted ana in lise III tho Office of 1,110 Supervlsing

Arehihlct j bbnk tbl'lllS of which can be inSlJCctcd at sanl office, and will be fllrJlishcd, upon request belllg lUade, to Ilnl'tics propoSlllgto I;HUlllit bid:>,

PROTECTION OF WORK AND MATERIALS.The contractor must obtuin, nt lli~ expense, allncccssary policies of insurance on work and material supplied hy llim, as the same

will be at ltis risk lIntil fim~l colllpletioll, inspection, and accept/moo; bllt the contructor will be relievcd of allY risk for Umt portiou ofthe hllihling occupied by thc Oovcmment before elltil'O completion of his contract.

MODIFICATIONS.The Department resen'cs t.he right to make any additions to, omissions from or clJanges in tbe work or material callccl for by the

tlrawiTlb'S :lllci :opccification, without 1l0ti<."(: to the SUl'cty or SlIl'Ctie'l on the bond given to secure s.'\tisthctory compliance witb the termsof the COIltI-:ICt j and t.heDcJxlrtlllcnt further reserves the right to demand additiooal security when additiolJsare made, if, in itsjudgmcnt,such lSCCurity is required, 'l'lIe unit p';ccs called for ill Lhe proposal sheet shall be used as t]Je basis ofvalne ofsnch additions, omissionsor chnngcs, if they arc dOOIll(l(l r(>a50nable by the Supervising A.rchitect. If deemed unreasonable or if none npplieahle:ne gh'eD, andJlO 1\J!!'oomcnt can be reached by tbe Supen'ising Arebit.ectand the contractor 1\9 to tho rcnsonal)le value of the work, then the SupervisingArchiUlct shall have t,he right to fix tbe value of such additions, omissions or changes, aud no claim for damages 011 accouut of suchcbange or for antieip.:.lted profits shall be allowed.

PAYMENTS,PaSlllcnts will be Illade as hcreiualler stated.

DELAYS.Each bidder must submit llis proposal with tbe distinct understall(ling that, in c:\80 of its acecpt.'1ncc, time for the completion of the

work lIhall he eOllsidm'ed as of the C';Scnce of the f.'Olltraet, and that for the (.'ost of all e:<1I':l, inspection, and Jor all amounts paid Jorrents, !o\alaries of (.'(llltingent forcc, aud other expens<.'S elltl\ilod upon the GOVC1'llmellt by deilly in <.'Ompleting L1l(:t:ef~reJb the Unite(l

Rlate;,; kilall hc cntitlcd to the fixed sum Of _ _ , ~ ~ ~ _ dollal'S ($ )as liquidntcd damages, computed, estililatcrl, and agreed 111)011, lor each and every dnY'll delay not cansed by tho United Slates. Provided,ho\\,ev(w, that, tlw collediOll oCsaid sum may, in 1,110 dir;crc(,ion or the Secretary, be waived in w1101e or in part; and tlmt the contractoris t,o be entitled to 0110 lby, ill IHldiLiou to &tid sl,ipnlal,ml time, for each day's delay that may be caused by the Government.

The Department, acting lor ll1e Ullited States, rcservc~ tbe right to suspenll any portion of the work embrucCt.l in thc contract,whenever, jn itll opinion, it would be inexpc<licllt to C.'lny on said work.

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NOTICE TO SURETIES~·

TH.E ATTENTION OF T1Bi: StTRETmS +8 PARTICUI,AmX DIRECTR'D TO T1[E]'OLLOWING GONDn'IO}iS; .

The final inspection and acceptance of the work shown by thedrawing¥ and Hpecificationf forming a part of the contract shalln!lt be ·bindlne; or conclusive upon the United States if it shall·subse'l.uently appear that the contractor has wilfully or fraudulent­ly or through colluBion with the r·epresentative of this Department-in charge of the work s"lpplied inferior materials or workmanship,or has depart<:d from the terms of his contract. In any suchcase the United States shall tmve the right ,notwithstanding ·suchfinal acceptance and payment,to cause the work to be properly per­formed a.nd satisfactcry materials supplied to such extent as in theopinion of the SU1::ervising Architect may be necessary to finish thework in accord"nce with the drawing~ and. ;JPeCificationt therefor<1t the cost and expense of the contractor and the sure ies on hisbond,and shall have t'le right to recover against the contractorand his sureties, the cost of such work together with such otherdD_i'nages as the Uniterl States may suffer because of th·e default ofthe contract.or" in the premises, the same as though such acceptanceand final paY~Ent ~ad not been made.

PAYMENT.

Payments l'Iill:.'e 11lad(~Mnthly on account of the work satis­factorily in place in the ouilding,based on the estimated valuethereof, as ascel"tained by the Supervising Archi teet, less 10% ofsuch estimate,which will be retained until the final inspection ofall materials and worle embraced in the contract,after which timefinal payment of the balance due will be made.

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PROPOSAL..'l.

,The proposals, as hereinbef'orestated,must be based on the

draw:mg #R-.l and this spec if'ica tion i and the work is to he done in

accordance therewith and with the instructions of' the Custodian.

Each bidder is req~ested to examine the building and to ro nfer

with the Cus todian, in order to inform himself fully as to the .

nature and extent of the Viork to be ·performe(Lso as to be ab::.etto bid

intelligently; . and:, in statIng the time for the completion of the

entire work, the Custodian must bo oonsulted as to tho hours 00r­

mitted for performing the work,as it must not interfere with the

Gove rnment bus i.m S6.

EXPEDITIon.

It will be absolutely necessary that the work shall,while

under way,proceed without unnecessary delay and to the satisfaction

of the Custodian.

As much time us possible to be given to preparation,previous

to heglnning the work of te~ring do~.

If it be found nee "ssary to perform any of the work (at the

building) a'o nigh'G, or after regular workine hours, the contractor

will be required to do so without extra compensation.

PRo~r:H:C'1'J:O:N' .AND DANAGEo

'fhe contra ctor is to provide all nec es sary scaf" olding ,&c. ,

all of which must be safe and 6uitablejand he must protect persons

and property fran all possible damage, due to the execution of the

contract.

The contractor to be solely responsible for the proper op"ra'"

tion,handling and safety of' all tools or apparatus,

If neCE ssary, the contractor 1s to proyj.de suitable temporary

enclosures for protection against dust and debris; also,oloths to

protect the furniture,&o,will bo held responsible for Rnd .

The conti:"·actorJ\v~e..J.J. "b0 required to make good~at hIS Q'Nn

exponse~ a~~,y and al:L dam~.g8 due to the execution of the contract,or

to his ~vm ncgJ.igence,or that may be caused by anyone in his

emp:Loy.:

Q,UAI,ITY OF WORK.

All of the m:tterial to be of the bes t qual ity and the same to

have been inspected and approved before being used on the work.

Rej;, cted material to be promptly removed from the premises.

The mater'ial for painting,&c., to be brought into the buildinB

in the original packages and to be placed in the care of the Cus-'

todian,All paints to 1e 1l1ixed on the premises.

The color scheme mustArchitect,

Exoept where otherwise specified,at least four days must

elapse af"re r painting or varnishing 1e fore rubbing or laylag or.

another coatl'l

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All workmanship to be first class in every respect and the workmust be completed to the entire satisfaction of the SupervisingArchi teet.

All new work, not otherwise herein specified,must cor-res!)(mdin material: fli1ish,&c., to similar work in place; and althoughnot herein specified in detail, all work necessary to c~mplete

the cont:r·ac.t.> i:1 a manner satisfactory to the Supervising Architect,must be done by the contractor without additional ccst to theGovernment",

Olel mECtaris..:'. of value taken out of the building, will remaingovernment jJroj1erty, and the contractor must store the s'.meon the premises where the Custodian may direct.

CLEAlmm UP,

'rile C o!"!.tractor is to rcmt)ve the dirt,rubbish and old materialof no value.f,om time to time, in order to keep the floors andsG,,-ffoldinc'fl'ee from dirt; airl,at oompletion, . to clean up andremove from the premiBes,and from the adjacent mreets, the rubbishand debl'is due to the execution of the contract.

GElTERAL DESCRIPT ION 01;' THE WORK.

The ro ofs and piazzas are to be put in s atisf~,ctory repair;the old plumbing is too be removed and replaced by' new plulnbine;;certain floors to be reconstructed,and a mantel to be supplied inthe Postm&,ster's room; alterat ions to be made in the stairway ~nd

in partitions,post office screen,&c; also,all necessary repairing,painting,&c., to be done and the building to be left complete.

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!'Tew Floot Cons truction.

,l,. Changes in Stairs ,Partitions ,&c.

5. ChanGes in P.O. Screen.

5~ Vfainscotimg.

'70 ll:an te1 in P os traas te r '5 Ho om,

8. Repairs to Plastering,Joinery Work,&c.

g'J Cl02.1"ling, Painting,&c:.~

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m.TI:e ent~re tin roof of the buildina and piazzas to be thorouvply

exam1ned; uS1ng a scraper to open up all doubtful semns or srots,

indicating rust or cracks. All damaged tin to be removed;new tin

furnished of approved make; and the work to be thorou~hly and fUb-

s tantially repaired and the roof to be made ready for painting.

The eave eutters on the north and south side of the building

(new '7" eave p;utters of #22 gauge galvanized iron) to be supplied,

fitted with proper haneers,and thoroughly well secured in place

and connected with the leader heads.

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The roofina and th~ guttering to be ~iven two flowing coatsJ

of metallic paint, composed of the best quality of red lead and

pure raw linseed oil; - one Gallon of pure raw linseed oil to

25 Ibs. of pure red lead.

The roofL?'l.tform and hand rails to be carefully examined,

removing all decayed or damaged wood and repairing the entire work

in a substantial manner; using wrought iron anglee,1/2" x 2" and

lOll on each arm, .one angle iron to each pO:5t,for bracing the sa.m.e

in pos it ion.

Each flag ~ole to be supplied with a new truck,6" diameter,

mounted on a 5/8" diameter WI"Ought iron rod. The poles to be care­

fully calked,puttied and pain ted v/ith three coats of the best

white lead and raw linseed oil; last coat,half French zinc.

The p]a trorm and the hand rails are to be painted in like

manner"

All the decayed or damaged wood:. in the piazzas i (north a~d sout'r:..

sides of the building) to be removed; prime yellow pine,fine e;rain,

long leaf variety, to be supplied by the contractor;and all damaGod

wood work to be re~aired and m~e good, ready for painting. The new

Vlork to match in style and finish the old work now in place.

The exterior painting of the building is hereinafter specified.

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REMOVE PRESENT PLtm:RING J,'IXT!1RF.S ,ETC,

All of the present plumbin{> fixtureB in the toilet rooms andthe present lavatory in the P.O.working room,together with piping,partitionf;:etr.;o ,in connect~.on with same must be remoV"ed ...

MAlHlER OF PERFORi\HNG WOR.iL

..l1,J.'.~ materie.:':'s arld. fixtures necl~:3sary to complete the pllunbingwork mu~t De 2.~:i:jemb.1.ed at the build i.l1g before the old. syste):lat p~~l:.rLi)ing :'_S d.:i.s t~.:"bed,.

Hew pj.UYlfbing fixtures,as hereinafter specified,must be funl'­ished.:.ne.t 1:'..n~~~ proper:ty conneeted ~.n the pOGit:':'ons indicated em tl:edrav.;~.ng)usii:.i? ns ....i'· r5(j'Ll~waste:Yent;and water pipj.ng to cOlUlect SaI:1ewi th T.he p~'3':'erj~ sed."' a:yl r,r.s\teT piping in -t}~_0 build~.ng~

F:i.rst Story 'i'oilet Hoom.--

b~cond Story Toilet Room,-

2 Water Closets~

2 urinals, .•-_f >'''''') V~"·~'·l '''-,;,vatol"y~ II _)_~._ ~~ ,

:~. ~i:-:..o:p S .ink.·J

1 Corney- Lavator'J.

2 Water Closets,

2 Urinals,

1 Two Basin Lavatory,1 Slop Sink.

Kr.ID A},j) Q.UALITY OF MATJ1:RIAM,

The reCl ui red materials and fixtures must, i.n each case l be thebest class and grade found in the market,in strict accordance withthe specification,and each bidd.er- is reCluested to gIve in hisproposal sheet,e..s required" the name and address of manufacturer andcatalcg"'.le ~l ..l'noers of f~.xtures or appliances which he proposes tofurnish.. In the event any of the fixtures or appliances proposedto be furnishe,~ are not conside~ed first cla~s and in accordancer;ith the sPGcifice..ticn or the bidder se:~ected. faLi._s to name fixtures(;In applian(;e::~ that he desires to use, the Supervi.sing Areb.itectV:lL~":.. se_~.e;;t t1"'.e materials or fiJ...-cures to be used and said. salec-:ionshs:_:.!.~~ be ,( inal an-:1. -!)inding upon the SUc();} ssful l)idder"

The appY'ov-al of th6 Depal"tment of any fixtures or ap]:Jl iancesnamed .in the proposal sheet is to be uncler's toad as an approy2,::!.of S:-l:ne o:n:.Ly upon its conformi.!1g to the ~-equirGme!1ts of thespe,;} j.ficc.-;:.ion re:Lative thereto and not as .?,n a.bsoJ.ui.e acceptan08of the artic].e without respect to the requireI;lsnts vi' the specifi­eEl. ti'jr':'Q

CAST IROn PIPE.All soil,waste and vent piping:except when otherwise specified,

must be bes·t quality "extra heavy" cast iron hub and spigot pipeand fi thngs.

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Cast iron pipe, including the hubs, to be of the followi'7E 2.,veraGe

Vleights pcr linea,J foot:

2" n,ia,me ter to we igh 5 1/2 pounds,3" diBJIleter to weigh 9 1/2 pounds',4" diameter to weigh 13 pounds.

7itt.j.ngE: for cast iron pipe !!lust be of corre;;:poncb.ng wei.g:'f-lt~

Jointing of cast iron piping must be made with best quality

oaku~ and best quality of soft pig leauo

'rhe oakum to be firmly and tightly driven in, each joint wiped

out clean anQ dry, run full of molten lead at one pouring and calked

solid,; f1ush with end of hub.

'1TROUG'-l'l' IRON PIPIJfG.

All wB,ter p;pes,e:;;:cept where otherwise specified to be the best

quality ga1va,ni.zc:1. . fl'Ol: or miJ.d :"'itGel pipe of ;IS taildard ll weieht~

:~-'j.tt7::'1g8 for v-.rraught iron Or steel pipe to be either hea9 lY

patte.rl1~ms,.;_::.ea.b:i.e or cast iron galvanized fittings.

Joints in wrought iron piping to be made up with red leao.

and linseed oiL

BRASS PTH,&C"

The exposed water and waste pIpIng in i,mmediate connection

with the fixtures to be finished brass nickel plated.

RUnTS OF PIPING"

The vertical soil,vent and water pipes are to be run ~xposed

on face of walJ~ where directed and must be straight and plumb.

Horizontal pipes in connection with fixtures in first story

toilet room are to be n.nl belo\" the floor and horizontal runs in

co nnectior: wi th fixtures in se:Jond story to ilet rooms are to be

run 0::posed. at first story ceilin.g, The present 'waste pipe from

old :lavatory to be rBilloved from P .. O"working room must be thorcughly

cleared of all obstruction before waste connection fl'om the new

fixture is made with sa.me. The horizontal runs of new soil and

wa.ste pipes must be properly graded,said grade must in no case be

less than III in 10 l QllI;I

AD, rUllS of piping must be properly supported with su itable

hangers or supportso

A fJleanont :fittin.g with tt H dj.ameter screw jointed brass plug

must be proYided re ai:lf(pcfT}{,u-;'! the 1.1,1\ so i1 sta8k, just above first

flocr line, and a similar~fitting with plug must also be provided

in':iohe h"rizontal run of 30il pipe at first story ceiling in an

aCc,espible position for cleaning out the pipes •. I. ,.

The 4" dia.meter soil stack is to be extended full size.. ij,i> n

vent pipe and is to be run up inside the chimney flue and extended

"!)" above top of same. '

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Individual vent connections will not be required for tile tr'on flxtures but the main horizontal runs of soil pipe ' _. "pst'on Yl"ith ·he ii t d d . S In conn~c....

~ '. " _. rs an secon story toilet room fixtures must' eachbe provl~ed \7i th a 4" dead end vent connec'tion to be run up a'1d con-nected wlth the 4" extension of soil stack. - -

Connection between the vents from first and second story toiletrocms must be made not less than 3'0" above the second floor line.

EARTy,t'o~)·JWARE 0);' ~'IXTURF'.s.

Earthenware of "mter closets,urinals and lavatory basins~ust be best qua11tY,vitreous ware,unwarped with flanges tops ~tcl.n true pl&neSa ,} , ,.. ~,

Each riece of earthen\Vate must have the pottery I s "vi treo'.lS Ii

stamp under the .,"1az eo

WATER CLOSF.TS 0

Earthenware water closets,plain white finish,to be furnished.set and connected in place where indicated on the drawing" The .closets to be in one piece,"aving traps moulded in fixtures andhaving flushing rims and lalee water ways.

Water closets must be syphon jet pattern of first classcans tructiol1 and free from defects ,as to materials, workmanship andfinish,with strong substantial pedestal bases.

Water closet connections to b" made with 4" diameter dra.'ffilead pipe weiching 8 pounde to the foot,lower end to have a brassferrule 1" longer than depth of cast hub into which it is to b3calked, inside of ferrule to be comple,tely covered "lith thc leadconnection. The upper end of lead connection to be soldered tobras3 floor flenge and closets bolted to the flanges with brassbolts and nut:s. The heads of bolts to be nickel plated. Jointsbetween closets and flanges to be made ab:solutely wat~rtight

and gas t.1~ht with rubber g"",kets.

Each water closet to be supplied with a flushing tank ofapproved construction,of not less .than lQ eello!~ capacitY,andmust give a strong and thorough tlush to the closet.

Tanks to be constr~cted ot well eeasoned white oak 1" thick,with rounded corners,lined with '" pound sheet :e ad with burnt seams;outside of tanks to have cabinet finish.

Each tank to have & 1/2w dia.rneter,brase automatic supply cock,with 6" diam~~er copper hall float,and discharge pipe to reach within2" of bottcm"tank. Galvanized wrought. iron lew r operated by meansof a pull consisting of a brass niokel plated chain and finishedhard wood handle to. be provided for each tank.

The mecnaniaa.of tanks muet operate easily and without noise.

Each tank to be supported with two brass nickel plated bracketsor angles and fastened with two heavy brass tank clamps at top,secured to walls with expansion bolts.

Flueh pipes trom tanks to closets to be not less than 1 1/4"diameter,braas nickel plated pipe with connections made up sothat no threadAI w111 b••"po••li.

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Seats f~r closets to be well seasoned white onk,stronr;lyframod and Inc,hly polished,not less than 1 1/4" finished thickness.Seats to bE> attached diroctly to the closet bowls with ileavy Pf,t­tern brass nickel plated hinees,spaced not less than 5 1/2" apart.

Covers will not be raqutred for water closet seats.

URINALS.

The udnals to b" approved,large size,syphon Jet,flushing r1J"",lipped pattern,oarthenware fixturos,desif,ned to hold a body ofwater in l)oYfl.

Waste connection from ",aoh urinal bowl to be 2" diamet9r.

All exposed fittings and pIping in iltlllled1ate connectionwith the urinals must be finishecl 1lrass,nickel plated.

Each urinal to be provided with an automatic flushine; cist"rnsuited to the style of urinal furnishod,of sufficient capacityto v,iv0 a strong and thorough flush to urinal.

Cisterns to be constructed,lined,finished ...nd supported sameas 9pecified for water closet flushing tanks.

LAVA TOEIES •

The basins to be oval,14" X 17" plain 'f{hite ware,with overflov!moulded ir. basino. Each hasin to he bedded in plaster of Parisand ~ccured to marble lavatory slab with four b !Uss clamps.

Eaoh of the two basin lavatorJ.es in the toilet rooms and thonew corner lavatory in P.O.working room to have an approved f.i nighe(l.brass nickel plated non-"',IlJhoning trap. The trap for the singlebasin lavitory to re 1 1/4" and traps :Cor the two basin lavatoriesto be 1 1 2~.

The lavatory traps lnust have deep water seals, be self-cleaningand must not have any ball floats or other internal movahle parts.

Each basin to ha,'e an approved "Puller" pattt,rn faucet ·.• tihcold water connections ,soap traY,cha1n stay, and #3 safety cllain Witllrubber plue complete. All fittinge to be finished hrass nic1:elpIated.

Each lavatory fauvet must have a eround Joint union in the bodys 0 that same can he taken a!1art readily for repal.rs.

The lavatory slabs to be best. quality liGht colored Tennessee·marble,l".irshly polished. The busin slabo in toilet rooms must bo ofthe required size to fit. space betVl'3en end of urinals andcorner of toilet rooms as indlcated on the dr~wing. The cornerbasin slab for now lavatory in P.O.working room to be of the shapeshovm on drawing.

Barin slabs to be 1 1/4" thick,with tops countersunk not· les·st.1""n 1/8" ,leaving raised seats for faucets and chain st.ays;countor­sinking to extend around and back of seats.

loarbl.e backs and end slabs 7/8" thick and 12" !lWt must bepr~videa for ~ laTatcries and securely fastenea in place.

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'1here basin slabs come against the urinal partitions tr.e

basin slab is to be let into the urinal partition 3/S' cf an inch

and ,}O special end piece v,ill be required at this point.

The bas in slabs to be supported on orna:!lentaiil nickel p18.tedbrass

brackets, each bracket securely fastened to wall with three

cxpans ion bol ts.

SI,UP sn;xs 0

The slop sinks to be best quality, roll rim,enameled iron

fixturcs;18" x 22 11 x 12" in size,with enameled iron backs",

Each:;'i.nk to have "- brass strainer ('ll the waste and be provided

with iron trap standard with 3" waste connection.

Connections to waste pipes to be 3" diameter made the same

as spec ified for water closet connections",

A 3/~" diameter cold water connect,ion must be provided fOl" each

slop s:ink:;fitted Yiith a finished bras6,nickel plated II]'-uller"

patter-n :'auceto:>

The outsid.e of slop sinks and trap standards must be given

3 coats oJ:' bent quality \-yhit€: enamel painto

After the plumbing work is completed the entire system of soil,

waste and vent piping must be subjected to an approved pepper~int

test by the c entractor and the system pl"oved tight to' the satisfac­

tion of a representative of the Supervising Architect.

WA mR CLOSET ElirCLOStJR:fi:S"

The partitions and wainscot ~ rming water closet enclosures

to be best quality light colored Tennessee marble with all exposed

surfaces hi&!lly polished.

The wainscot inside of water closet enclosures to ..~ 7/8"thick and 6'0" high,bedded and jointed in plaster of Paris and

securel;)i fastened in place with concealed holdfasts of 1/8 11 copper

wire,;>

Parti t ion s J.abs to l:e 1 1/4" thick, 5' 0" lonE> by 5' 0" high and

set 1'0" abo'le the floor so that top edge of' partition slabs will

come flush with top of wainscotQ

Partition slabs to be securely fastened to wainscot __"lith ancles,

supported at front edye with standards and braced at top with fr~~ing

of J 1/4" diameter brass tubing; the standards and framing to have

socket;> bolted to marble and flanges securely bolted to floor and

wall with expansion boltso

t[;a,-:bJe, end. pieces 1 1/4" thick of the required size as indi­

cated. ·on- the drawing are to be p14Qvided at front edge of the parti~

tion slabs and securely fastened to same with angles and throue;h

bolts"

All exposed metal work in oonnection "nth the water closet

enclosures must be finished brass,nickel plated.

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:gac:1 vlater closet enclosure must be provided with a paneleddoor con}ltructed of best quality, well seasoned white oak. 'Doors to'~,e 1 1/8" thick.2'4" wide by 3'9" high and hung l' 6" ab~ve floor.

Each door to be :i'itted with heavy pattern double sWim:~'li\ng"s offinished brass ,nickel p'l.ated. Springs of hinges must be of suffi·­cient strength to prevent any sagg1ng of doors. Doors to bef tiled, and have cabinet f1 nish.

Two finished brass,nickel plated c~t hooks and one finishedbrass nickel plated paper holder, for roll paper,must be provid0&.in each closet enclosure and securely fastened to marble,wheredirected,with through bolte or expansion bolts.

URINAL &LL:PARTITION,ETC.. .

The urinal floor s ills to be best quality v/hi te )1larble ~2H

thick of size indica.ted on drawing, top countcrsulll{ 1/2" a~id. honefinished.. Slabs to be bedded in cement mortar and tops set flushwith finished floor line.

Partition,back and cap pieces ~or urinals to be of best qualitylight colored. Tennessee marble, 1 1/4" thick, vii th exposed surfaceshigr~y po~ishecl,

TOrJ.3 of partitions and backs to be 5 t Oll above floor line~

back sla"bs to be set off from wall 6 11 to allow piping spaceS. andbottoms of partition slabs,. beyoncl faoe of baeks,to be 1 10'1 e.hc)'\/erioor with front ed.gas 3upportr::d. on stanQ__.§.ro.s o:i:' 1 1/41'· -ora.3~~tubint; fitted vlith t'loor flanges and sockets. 1'ho end partitionslabs to extend to floor back of front face of back slabs to closeends of piping spacos.

Openings required for passage of pipes through marble backsand caps to be noatly cut and pipes passing through same fittedVii th collars prope rly :ras toned,

All necessary angles,etc. ,with bolts ~re to be provided fo~

secur~ng rrarble work in place, all trinunings to be heavy patternfinished brass nickel plated.

!MRBLE f: ILLS IN TOIlE T ROOJ.tS.

All doors opening in toiJe t rooms must be provided with bestquality white marble door sills properly eet and bedded in cement.

VEN T REG IS TTI:R.

A vent opening must he re atly out in wall of ohimney flue nearceiling in each toilet room and a 12" x 18" plai.n ]cctU.ce pattern,black Japanned V011t register set ["nd securely faster:!.ec. in plG-cs ineach opening.. Registers to be provided with brass operating chainswith metal indicating handles.

FAl~S AJf.0 MO'l'OIRS 0

Twelve (12) water motors with direct connected fans to befurnished,placed and connected at the approx~ute locations 3hownon the plans; the exact location of each fan to be detennined bythe Custodian.

:Lrot ors to be of the bucke t: wheel type, cens tructC:Q 0 f g5,J:lani7.Liron enclosed in cast iron 'case with suitable base plate 30 as tlbtl sscnrecl in posit1on.f'ln1ah.ed in enamel paint.

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Fans to have four blades , be 16" in diameter, and protected withsuitable wire guard, guards and tlades beine poiished brass.

Tile met ors to be of proper size to propel fans at high speedwith 50 pounds waw~r pressure ana have suitable device for con~

troll;ng same so lower speeds can be obtain~d when desired~ Motorsto have suitable bearinGS and lubricating devices.

Tr.9 motors and fan:::: to be mounted on sui table wood shelveswith 3U.;JS·t9.11"ti8..'!. bre.clce·~s C'.nd. setJur~6. in pla~e and toe;ether with5uitabJe S(;:;:6Vif, .. ,::,zp,-uls:Lon "holtfj etc~ The shelves to be finisJ'lodin har:r.luny W:i_t:l' ~)thel""" wood vfork in the tocm:l

At ::.:. yo.:nt d.6t61·m:i.ne~ by t}w Custod.ian connection of suita..olcsizE: to ~;::l':=~f.ite C!.:L~. motors to -DC .made to wat,':::l" y.lip:i~g of bu~:.lding

WJ·vf1. contr o~__l..!.ng vSl,,1118 .3.Tli e:-5.:t I;;'U). (":. to "l.oGatlcn of e[... Gh m()tor 'Arith

con.L:ctiLtI:J{; valve fOT each~ VlzJ,3te piIJ~';s of' suit-D,bl e ;--;~izt: tv berun :t·~·OID. }00?t:l.:Jil of et!.cn. motor and be col1e::.:ted. t(>gethcr~

en>_2!{~:'Lg ;1;·1 ~eGt'.s:'i~:<'l"·~'r~and &.~ ,.;ne waste pipe properly 1;.!~apped~. 'diSl.'";IJ8,l:ge -:;h8'~'() directed l·y- Custod.ian or be connected to drainag ......p:i..i!f:.,:, of ·Juil:U.;:-;,,;. 'l'f'.Lf: :i.:E.m.cdiate w9.teY' and wa.ste connection of eaellmo·te.: t () 'DC mE"~1l,6 Vii ·~.1:1 3ui l;Ci.bj.e f.J..8xible tubing to allO\v of m:"10rcha.l1g~ of 'P0sitiun \J:i.~ lj.ne of mutor"

Bidders must state in the proposals the kind and make ofwater motors they propose to use.

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-----~~w ~OOR CONSTRUCTION.-----

In t~e post office lObby, the old 'wood floor construction,flooring toards,eleepers and joists,to be removed; and the spaceto be preparea for the reception of the conQ~eteo

The contractor is to furnish approyed hard. burned. brick andbUild, in Portland cement mortar,a \'J" thiek "founciati,on waLL, inline 'with ana. ul·,i.der the post office screel1 0 'J.l.he '\vaIl. to havetwo cou~·tle3 of brick footings; excavating therefor to a solidfou?1d~tiOllc

Within thB P0i..:-C office 1.obby space, the rubbish and looseearth are t (..' b8 rer.ic'·;-ed. ~ an(\ the space is to be filled. with approvedbrolcen 3tone~ to i-·t'i·c~l..!.n 0 :.5/4 11 of the lev€:l of the present floor;ra,nnine the EtO!~.,s thorouGh:J..:r in p::L.ace; and,on top of this'bed~a

concrete and terraz~o floor is +.hen to be latd .. as follows; Theconcrete to bt"> ccm:tJosed of three yo:Lumes of loose PortJ.~.nd. Cem811t,Sl'-·· ..r)-r·· ...np~ 01" "',"'n,,; an'~ {"C)'l·(·t , ..",'., "'·'''·'u"'e' 'f' ~('fjlr':>''1·''''''·e< """-"U" stone_"-Y_UJ'~y "C"-';ll'-'l-I".. c.: ...._J.~'-_.!u.oJu ~b ......... t.>·... l.< ,l.Le:>. ,oroke?'l to a 3ize tc. }Ja..ss t3.1rough a 3/~V; sC:i.-e~n,~r:i..ti-if::"ed clinkers,broken brick or other ma:ter2.9.I<a:ppY-vved by the Su:;;:er:rising Architect)E~i.1i the concTcte to be thorougilJ,y m:'.xeC:. c~nd. gUi0k:Ly J..aid" to a tllick~nclS~ of 5 1l , urope:rJ..y tr~i;l~edlto a ~l_evel 1'1 bo:':.iJV{ the fini,Bhad. floOl­.level" :Befo~e the :i.nit~.al se';; cf the concrete. a wearing coat atleast 3/4 H ·thickjcomposeu of equal parts Portland cement and. whiterr;.arbJ.c chtps .. thorcugh:ty Elixed~is to be spread,troweled and rolled;and, after the mortar shall have set,the surface is to be rutbedsmooth and even and washed clean. The finished surface must bewi thou tholes.

The floor toborder to be hone

have white marble border 7/8" thick,and 8" wide;finished and to be re dded in Portland cer.lent.

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Approved polished black marble base, I" thick, 6" wide ,. wi th topedge <h amfered, is to be set on top of the floor borders and securedto the walls of t he lobby and to the base of the post off ice screen;jointing in plaster of Paris against the walls and securing againstthe wood work with 2" brass screws,with round heads.

In the first story marked "Toilet Room", the flooy' is to bereconstructed as above specified for the floor of the ?OSG officelobby; except that finish coat is to be cement, as herei~after

specified. The walls of the "Fuel Rooms", in first S'cof"Y,are tvbe underpinned with concrete.

Within the first story toilet room and fuel rooms.the concreteis to be leveled I" /below the finished floor level; and,beforethe initial set, a finish coat 1" thick,of three volumes of fhelycrushed /Irani te and two volumes of Portland cement, to 'oe quickly,spread and troweled down to a smooth finish,without the use of dry

cement.

The present wood floor and base board in the second story toiletroom,in clear of fuel rooms,are to be removed;wood strips to besecurely nailed to the sides of the joists and flooring fitted inplace bet'.een the joists, 3" below the tOll of "ame. The to)edges of the joists are to be chamfered; #24 gauge expanded meta:,lathing is to be provided and secured to the tops of the joist"with staples; and the expanded metal to be thoroughly redded in theconcrete; using a Portland cement concrete with clean vitrifiedfurnace clinkers as the aggregate. The surface of the concrete tobe leveled I'; below the level of the finished floor,and thefloor fi nished vri th a 1" thick cement coat same as spec ifi ed forthe floor of the first story toilet room.

The cemp,nt finish coat of floors inturned up 10" on the walls'to form a basewater oloset enclosures and urinal stallsto extend to the floor.

toilet rooms is to beskirting except at thewhere marble work is

CEl£hllIT ,&C.

All cement for the work must be of an approved brand of Port-land cement, of which about two quarts must bo r'on;anied, to theOf:fice of' t11e Supervis ing Archi teet, for test; express charges thereonto be paid by the contractor;and,at the time of shipment,y~ritte~

not ic.~., indicating the brand, the name of manufacturer of' the cementand the name of the building at which it is proposed to use thematerial,~ust be sent by mail to the Supervising Architect,

All cement for the work to be uniform in quality, and to beueli~Ered at the building in the original packages,bearing theOr and and the maker' a nallll ,and muat be kept free from moisture,ready for use.

All Band must be elean,coarae and sharp.

The clinkers to be clean,coarse,furnace clinkers.

The stone to be hard,broken to a 2" size,for the seepaee bed;and.f'or the concrete work to a size to pasa through a 3/4" scteen,

WOOD FLOORS.

All decayed or broken joists or sleepers to be taken out;replacing same with approved Bound yellow pine and properJy repairingthe floor conatruct1on tor the reception ot the new flooring boards.

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The new flooring to be best qualitY,T & G 5/4" thick yellow

pine boards, in 'lidths to rna tch the work now in pl2-.ce"

The second story floor,in the rooms used by the Corps of

Engineers,is to be treated as follows: In order to keep out the

wood ants, approved ·two ply felting is to be spread on the entire

surface of the floor and secured in place with flat headed tacks,

spaced not over (i" apart; ·the felt is then to 1-e heav1.1y coated

with hot pitch,working the pitch under the base board,and sealing

the same completely. Over the felt is to be laid a new ?/8" thick

yellow pine floOL. The flooring boards to be tongued and Grooved,

in width not exceeding 2 1/4" fa co width,matched,kiln driod;laid

c10.'38 and blind nailed secure ,with butt jointe closely fitted

and. ",-"per).y broken. This floor is not to be laid until the

:pla~tr,ring and painting shall have been completed. The floor to

be :in'cshed with a prime yellow pine,l 1/4" quarter round moulding

2.t th.i:; bafJ6 of skirting; setting the mould in Ylhite lead and ~Qiling

to t:':l€ b':lCe"

The concrete in room marked-Postmaster- to . be removed,and. new

cOl1crete .. vJood. sJ.eeper::- and wood fl'1or laid .. Concrete to 1)8 sane

as j:.~re~.i~~efar0 specif'ied~ hard pine sleepers cut bevel from 2" x 6 1;

pj,c:c O~, t~) 11(-) bedded flush with top of concrete J.6"

OIl (-:~;:l·C:::l·E,. t,o have fe:ting,hot pitch and wood t'loorl.ng as specified

fo:" ~~:7J.d ~t~}·2·· Y'"COF!5. An 8 il base 'hoard with 1 1/2:: mould at t.op

to b .....' >~acc(\. i;;.rcund the room" .

New carpet strips or thresholds,of the l)est yellow pine,

to be placed at all doorwaye. The new thresholds to have

beveled and rounded ed8es and to be neatly fitted in plac"

and secured wi';h brass screWll,heade countersunk.

Tlle surface of the new finished wood floors must be protected

from stains,grit,etc •• until the completion of the contract; then,

to be slOOothed and scraped and given one coat of hot raw linseed

oil and o~e coat of boiled linseed oil.

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-----C}~NGF.S IN STAIRS, PARTITIONS,RTC.-----

TIle present stairs,in the hallway adjoining the postnaster's

room, are to be taken down; and a new e tair built as shown on i11an.

Stair to "te'carried on three 3" x 12" carriages,long leaf hard pine;

risers 7/8": treads 1 1/4"- 3" x 4" moulded rail and 2 11 t~lrned

balusters for rail at well. Stair to to enclosed from 1st to 2nd

floor wi th 2 x? st ud partitions ,metal lath and 3 coat plo.ster finis"

bo th sides, provide and place a suit able pine hand rail to wall alonf>

ste.irway. Finish work to matd1 other work in the building. ~o[etal

lath and plaster the soffit of stair.

A girder, formed of two 8" I beams,weiehing not less than 18

Ibs .. per linear foot,bolted together with three approved separators,

to be skilfully introduced into the wall, to form an opening for the

post office extension; keying up the wall over the girder with slates

and Portland cement mortar; cutting out an opening under tho girder,

to the width indica ted; the opening to extend, in he ight ,to within

8" of the ceiling. This openinlt to be tr immed to ma.tch the other

openings in the same room and to be prepared for painting,

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Cut out wall at lIen for new door and Y/in<iov:;place a gir(!er ofthree 6 11 bee.mfi with separators oye"... the ope:n:l!1g ahoy€! meT!.tioned~

pravid:: a.nd pJe-ce a window similar to windovl ac'.joinlYlg; providB 'and pi.aGe a gIG-zen. panel door wi th necessa.ry hardware ..

fl'ne ;.artition across the hall,to enclose the post officeextension~is to be substantiallv framed. with 3 1

! x 4" sill,studsand plJ.te; G~nc. to 1)8 filled wi th brickwork laid. the 4 11 w.?y: inan approved mortar ..

~he door and frame.new forming entrance way from hall tomoney ord8r rOVin.are to'be·:takan out; the window marked "A" is tobe ('.hangec-~ to an" entr2..nce doo:rvlay from the veranda into ti:'8 prop0oedP0;3tJl!1).':.lter"r~ prj.-~ate l~oom; the old door and fr2,.me to be put ingO'ld ;:"epa.~.::· and ::"eused ill the r::.ew entrance; storing the OJ.0. vd.ndowb1tnd.s;5.~sh:t~:G... :vJ.:-tere the C"i.i.stodian may direct"

S'L",,~)ply ,,\r:d pJ.L-:.·~e one pc:iY' wire doors to opening nBIl ~ Fra:me tvb ·.'l ."" " /;1!; (~'k~n"·,:,·;'" \"/,'t"1 h~Y·l"'O...,·I·':l·t "'t·:f··f··en~""Q" b~""'" ",,'l-Q to 'DG 'I/S"., .J../~. .:..1;.::.. ll'---.' .... '. •.. .- .:.J ~"vc;,._" .~ J.. ... _ .lUI:> <.'". I ! • .. • "'.' _

~~11 (!.i:~~T\{)::\'..}. m~ '~J.;~:' {::;:.i.illpe·:l at (';Y"(Jsstngs; butt.s to be 4 11 ste8:~,.one

:pa':.i.~ f~r e;~t::h i6~i:'. A~1 apyroved brass lock .wi th keys to be:t'urnisIJ.,:;cl., painted. 3 coats ..

J;.~~ j.n':~~.u;).tcd on "the ';Jlans.the doors so notecl.,in the Postmaster';::rCiJt1 (-,~~1~. ~-{;or,l directly iYlfer' same ,are to be s.ubstantially bricked u1L

'J:.[10 l:.:~"J.:jer p::,.:wls !leY;. in the south: double door of hallway .. areto b <> ,',,,,,""'''',n c"," ""le' cl'-~1'H:rE"~ .... (. (,'n:' """\PQo' ~J-a+r. g'ia"''''' p]~ .... il'l~ on'p

0;:; ''''-'''_'.'." ".{' c,!.I. ·'·''';''O.d .. v) .. J...i.~.; -<" • ,;;" ,,>,;; •••7'.~, _'<""-~ t;;, ••

l~.gl:.t :;::i. 82..',YJ ::,I,~"..~l:L' ,10i)Y'., li.,~;:;.·q; Sl::.{..-3S or' su.:ffi,;:i.~ni:. :Ji~G to filJ.t.l';.~l :3 y:;,.. '.' :::. ~G',/ v.:,.c ·.....pith:·~ b)T ·;~he t~::o sll1al1. wo oGo })ane :LS in each halfG00..:·,.

Fuel rooms are to be constructed as ~nd1cated on the plans;using 3" x 4" studding of prime yellow pine "spaced not over J,6"cn C81i.tGrS; Z):i A 4 11 siJ.ls and ple.tes;substantially securing inpj.ac~ the :i:"rD:!Tl..l:,'lg :;:'or the support of the secor.:~ story fJoor .. Afterthe ~Je('.ond. [:tDl"Y floor ::;hal1 ha'v'"£:: been repairc,5. -oy putting in new,joist...·.::. in 1J':':1.1 of th0 "'i:h0se -oroxen, the shores or props nmv:I.!l p:;.E.'.,':~e are '~!J be re~no~·ed." In the second. sto:::"y, two fuel rooms arcto be l)c.l1st:t'l..wtod OYer th05C i::1 the first stO:l:"Ye

i;ut new doorway at ;lE i;: Hemove door and frame at IID;l and

plal:;e :l.u opG~11ng ;l]]i' Q Opening liD" to be then walled up andfj.nis!led. 'both sideD to match Vlork in place ..,

A d.otY\'iay t.o be frai!lec. in ee.ch fuel room:; for ~S?OIl x "7'0" door;fT3.l'!!G t/J "he l 3.14;: thiclL rebat.ed for the rece;ition of the door; theeli ....~:: :J.d.,] :t'ace to' 11::;.\1"0 archi t.ra:v·e~; fl nish ~ to m3.tch the other 'Nork inthe lyu.~.).6.ing; J.n:3.iJle of' fueJ. room;ple.in'squay'e finish" rrhe doors to'bB ."1. 3/ ~:if thick ,.ITnde of yel~.ow pine, f our pane led on the au ts ide;he?.. :). c\u0. but+. :::'1 nis hed en the ins ide; to be hung with. 4 1/2 11 z: 4 1/2;loose ,:;0i?:.·~ \'!roug~t iron butts~ ga.lvanized; three butts to each door;··'nu' '.:~r">}' ;;"0"" J ..., br.'l ··;·",()·,;",''':;''''d anQ~ '''','tt'''''' ,,,"'t'" ':l /,.;1 ~. it l : br:l<::':- -w:or'tl'SQ"'" ,-,~.".L ""'" ....~, ..... .v~ . '''~'.''. J•. ,,-...L:. .,Ji. ..... "'\. _:' C'..~." J..' ...

loc~'<: ·~...i t:."l (~up:U.cc.:..te. J:c&:>.';;;" All the ....;roadwork to be dressed. forpa in ti!!g".

The waJ_-LS ami cel.!.:ngs of the four wood or fuel rooms are to becej.leC. with the be\:3t qU2~lity;11 & G" yellovt pine lining boards;"r/8 1'; ·Ghj.c~;:.4:1 wid~~" 'l'lw boarcis to be secret 'pailed and opon ?19.iled.and the :fucl room;:; are to be made strong and. substanti8.1~

As indicated. on the dralf:j.n~ the pal-titions so notet ::'n th~

rooms used by the C01~lJG of Jl~ng~.neerS~T;1ust be re!'~oYed:and f..he J~1atcri.r7.

therefroLl to be cal''7L~d away from the Sit8:.by tho C'o;·!.tr;·:·.(:·~()r.

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An ope nine to be cut for the reception of a ~ran~o~ over thesash door~opel1ing onto the balcony fram the ene:neel,"3 :'orrc.:and ane's i:'.ra.ns<nJ: f:;"C,.::::'3 a.nd sasll to be f'urnish'_:d ~nc'.. f: tte(l. in place~

rl:e i·r.::~~;:c5 to Gorn:::0po'ld in finish with vrorl{ nO\i; in pla88;tne hea.d01 the old frame heing cut out and a transom bar insey·tcd; thehead of t'le new trans om frame to be level with the heads of thewindows in +-he same room. The interior trim of the transom is tomateh the old work. The glass to be double thick and to be in onepieceo

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Th~ propcnt sa~li~iroc grilles,&cn ,in the Mon~y Order andSta~1!p D:i:rj.~ ion oponin~s,are to be taken out ani the openings al'etd be fitted. up Tflith new material. The whole to rest upon marbleslab or counter shelf,of the size and shape shown on the drawing.The slab to be of' ltalian marble ,highly polished. The ornament.alwoodr.,ork~.now in plaoe. to be piee;E!'! (jut wit.h ~,wo 8~all marble p r::l(.1.estalb 'l k ." l . l ". '., b b'" I " . h" 'f' t ._00_;:; ~ ~ llg.l.: Inc S.~.8. to e J. J.; 4" '"G. lC.,;{" ne s amp open~ng

and m0l1sy order opening arc to 1)0 f ::..tt.e.5. 11p :Ln ~o.:1lQ fj tyle ~ but theC:.:'l.::l'fcn:lll.,d :j.::-. wi(;..~h ~u~~~: be Zl,dju::;te0. by tbu cIY:1tr;=l,ct,nI' from ::.:.".tu;~l

":.. l. "\'.,:.. ·1:J.s,::d l.u n8W f\·p.mo,sash<3tul)S.&(;~ , -C') 'be curIy yCl.1.0'Npine:, ·LL::':"·:,5.. it>:l::1 poli3hed to rna tch the wood'N-ork' in the post officesere enG

At the window seat,now used as a lobby desk, a marble slabis to be furnished and set on a leveJ. with the rnonB:~{ order slaboThe sIan to be 2'0" wide; and,in length,the full width of thewindO\.... :

All tLe marble s labs are to be B'.}..p:>orte~l. en hea'{;~r nj_,::.kel pI£\. tedOrn~e!lt.[l.~ "0 !'<:..cke 1:8; th Tla e bl'acke ts to 6-a.o.Y1 ;::: 1;;:0; thC~·OUa:l·i.~r

56cu:in~ t:!1.E':: "v.-a,ck::·;~s in pl:-t(.c v:i.th b:-2,S~ expansiorI C~j:l.t;:;~nr bra.ssround h82.d wuod. SC:CE-.':lS"

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in the stair hallway and second story halls,3" wide T. & Goyellovr pine boards,prime qualitY"to be supplied by the contrrtctorand the walls to be wainscoterl 4 1 0 11 high,.'Nith moulded base andmoulded cap of approvecl pattern; the work' to he wen. secured inplace and to be rl..t"o~)ed smooth for pc:in.ting" The wainscot to extendarounrl the haIl of the first story.a"i.. ong run of staj_~' ;""..<.l'!,t ::,~"ound

the secon(:'" story ila:L:~G .

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-----MANTP:I. IN FOS'fl!A.S'l'E':{·'S ROO},\--- ....

A neat hardwood mantel to be prov ided and. proper.~.y se·c tn t~1e

Postmaster l s room~ to have prcsse0~ brick facing a~'}(i hear··:.~"l c.!1(. r~~l

apprmre·J, gratoo ti'he rtic...nteJ. ana ~{'a.te 'co be suoje.:;""C ·co ·i.:h5 8.pprovaJ.of the Supcrris ing Architect; a C1J.t thereof is to be sl;.cmittC(7. forhis expaminatiolf. The entire value of the gl~at.e and man-;~e.1.]i.!J. plEtce.to approximate $75.000

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-----REPAIRS TO PT"ASTIlRIUG,JOU':F.RY 170FJ(,&C.--··--

All loose and uneven plastering,in all the rooms and hallways

~f the building,must be removed; thoroughly cleaning out all the

keys of the lathing,approved patent mortar to be supplied and the

;vor!e thoroughly replasteredj making perfect the work,ready for

painting.

The new walls forming fuel roome,and the wall cuttine off end of

hall, arc to be plastered three coat work; those of the fuel rOOI'IS,

shewing in toilet rooms and the wall cutting off the end of the h<li2.

are to be plastered on both sides.

All plastering to be hard finished for painting.

CraCks over 1/16" wide are to be cut out at least 1/2" on each

side,and as much more as may be found necessary. The keys are to b~

thoroughly cleaned,dovetailed edges to be true,sJ~,p and clean;

and the open grooves,thus formed,are to be thoroughly moistened and

filled with lime putty and plaster of Paris,properly tempered Witll

water;finishing smooth,true and flush with the contiguous work"

Hail" cracks are to be smoothed and cl~aned; then: to be filled_ as

re re inaft.e r specified.

The contractor to examine carefully all the sash, shutt;"rs,

b:2.;.nd.,,: c.oore c. etc. ,throughout the building ito talce out all decayed

or damaged wood ,broken or split sills; removing and replacing

same with the best materials; and matching,1n style,the work n07i in

placej making~od all locks,keys,bolts,hinges,&c. ,reqUired to

place the windows and doors in perfect working order. Four windows

on first floor will requiro new sash.

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-----CLEAnIUG, PAllTTING,&C.-----

TIle contractor is to clean off thoro~hly all the walls and

ceilings of the interior of the buildingjincluding,also,e.ll doors,

windows, sash, blinds, trim, and all interior work h "retofore

paintedj washing the same with soap a!1d water, and rinsing with

clear wa. ter.

Aftar the repairs of the plastering shall have been made 2,;od

dried out satisfactorily a'''cd all E;r&ase or dirt,spots,smoke,stains,

&c., shall have been cleaned cff, nnd the ~ntire surface sandpapered

down, the wori< is to be sized,as hereinafter specified; but the

attention of the Custodian must be called there~o, and he ".'1 ill ,

first,satisfy himself as to tl'e ~l1orour>hness of the repairs and

clem ing of the plastering,b~fore the painting may be donG.

All the plastering must then receive a flowing coat of copal

varnish s~ing,or more than one coat if necessary to make perfect

the surtE.ce for the recopt ion of the pa into

•All bad lp ots,stains ,&c., in the plasterinG,are to be chorou-;;hl;r

killed,so that the same cannot sho.... through the finished coat of

pa int or distemper. All. tho repaired parts are to be given one eOOc.

pre liminary 0 oat of c opal varnish e i%:o i thoroughly f ill in!; ,with +;he

varnisi',all fino cracka;and ruobing down smooth,ready to receive

tho paint mg.

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All walls are to be painted with pure '{[hite lead and linseed

paint; the ceilings to be finished in.distemper;except that in

toile t rooms the entire exposed plastering,walls and ceilings,

to he painted;with the last coat an enamel finish.

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In painting the plastering, at least three coats of paint are

to be used; the first and second coats,pure .,hite lead and linseed

oil paint: with very little liquid drier; the finish coat,generally,

to be white lead with half oil and half turpentine; and to be

stippled. The repairs are to be painted as many additional prelimi­

nary coats as may be necessary to produce a uniform finish; and the

work, at completion,must be uniform in finish.

The post office screen is to be thoroughly scrapedjcleaning

off all - old varnish, down to the wood, then,refilling same wi~-h

an approved filler, carefully puttying and filling all joints or

crac]w and sandpapering the entire surf"ce ,to a smooth finish,ready

for varnishine;~

Ha't,..inc; "thOTOUgJUy wiped off nIl the dust and dirt~ the work

is to "be given a full i2.owing coat of' approved varni8h~which is to

be allowed to dry at least six days i then to be rUf)bed dm:m with

powdered. pumice and. oil., and to be ·Ydped perfectly clean.. When

dry. a second C08.t of varnish is to be applied ami the work rubbed

cLC"n e.~ before,finishing with a dull polish.

The wainscot in the post office lobby is to be treated in the

same lr~'lnner as aGave specified for the woodwork of the post office

screen.

The vIm nscoting of the hallways,hand rails, balusters and newels

on the stairs are to bo finished with approved filler and two coats

of varnish,as aGove specified for the post office screen,

All other interior woodwork of the first and second stories.~

including the neVI work, except. the wainsco t in the hallways, is to be

pain ted three coats of the bes t wlli te lead and linseed oiL

The metal war}: of the lock boxer> ~&c. , . in the post office

screen: i::3 to be cleaned off and repolished 1n the following manner:

an approYed cleaning pomade t a ~ .be applied to the <letal of lock

box&s; rubting with a "ood scratch bruah,to remove all the dirt,

st.ains,&c., then ruhl;ing with powdered pUlllice and burnishing to a

pBrfect polish"

The iron Grille. work of the poat offi ce screen to be thoro'.lgh­

ly cleaned'ap~ finished a dead black.

Th8 oxposed iron piping in finished rooms must be c1eaned and

given three coats of paint to correspond with the surrounding finish

of walls~etc.

On the exterior of the building ,all the walls ,pillars, woodworl<

of' every description~.and j.ron work heretofore painted:are to be

thoroug}1~y cleaned~removingall blisterei-l paint and securing a smooth

e"vea suri'ace,f'or the reception of the new paint; ihoroughly washing

down with soap and 'water and rinsing with clear v{ater~before any

paint be put on. Then, the whole exterior of the building,as above

specified,is to be painted with three coats of the best white lead

and zinc mixed with raw linseed Oiljtwo thirds white lead to one

third zinc.Colcrs to be approved.

James Knox Taylor,Supervisine Architect.

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PROP0SAL FOR ALTERATIONS AlID REPAIRS AT THE U,S,POST OFFICE Alfficusroi;t -,LOUSE,SAllfT AUGUSTINE, FLORIDA,

July 22, 19Q2~---_------------1902,

To theSupervisinrr Architect,

Treasury Department "Washington, D,C,

Care Custodian,U,S,P.O.& Cu.H.,Saint ~ugustin.. , Flor.ida.

Sir:

T bereby propose to furnish all labor and materials required.for the aJ:t.crations and repairs at the U.S.Post Office and CustomHouse at Saint Augustine, Florida, in accordance with the dravling#R-l, the specification and the instructions of the CustOdian I

for the sum of:--

_~~~~~_S_i_: _~~r:(~z:.e:~ !~~d;. .:t'1.Q.· ($_..f (l.J}O_ )

Throo muntheTI1!E to complete- --- --- -- ------ -- -- - ----- ---- - - - --- __ - - -- - - - --_. -- - .....

AMOUNT included. in the above lump bid for the F1um'o:,ng work,etc"as required by Section #2 of the specification: ..·-

_______________________________________________________ ~$--~!5QLQQ)

NAME and address of man~acturer and catalogue numbersof the following named fixtures propcsed to r,e uscd: '-0.

Water Closets-------------------------------------------------------All of Mott Clf orUrinals __ - - - - - - - - - _.o. - 0", - - - - - - _ .. - - - .. - - - - _ - - .

Slop S inks-- -- - -- ---- ---- - - ~·9.H!l_:: _i,!!.li~",so. - - -- ---- -" -- - -- .

Lava tory fauce ts---------- ---- ----------- ..-.- -.-- --------- --- ----- ..Non··syphoning lavatory traps:------------- -. - -. - - --- -- - -- - - - - ---- --­

ClimaxWater motors for fans---------------------------------------------- ..

Geo.W. ~4ullar.Signature----------------------------------

Names of Individual Mem1e rs

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Ad.!!.res s .::t!:. ,,!,_ ~~_ 2<_ :!.'l_ ~l,?!!y_ ~!-~ - _o.o.

of Firm: Atlll.lrta',G'd..

Name of Corporation,

Name of Secretary,

----------------------------Name cf President,

Und.er Vtll.at Ja\7 corpora tic:r:;I.e I.... r·[.:;afl.iz ..;(·i~

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