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No. S. 291.-It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for the Conservancy Contract, Stanley and Taitam ", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Tuesday, the 8th day of November, 1927, for the removal of animal manure and nightsoil from the villages of Stanley and Taitam, in accordance with the conditions of contract, copy of which may be obtained at the Office of the Secretary to the Sanitary Board.
The contract will be for a period of three years commencing from 1st January next.
No tender will be considered unless the person tendering produces a deposit receipt. from the Treasury (as a pledge of the bona fides of his tender) for a sum equal to 10 per cent. of the value of the security to be furnished by the contractor as stated below.
The successful tenderer will be required to sign a formal contract containing condi- tions to be prescribed by the Board and also to give security by depositing a sum of $250 in Treasury. Failing compliance with the latter requirements the sum deposited with the tender will be forfeited.
For form of tender apply at the Colonial Secretary's Office.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any tender.
21st October, 1927.
N. L. SMITH,
Head of the Sanitary Department.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
No. S. 292.-With reference to Government Notification No. S. 263 dated 3rd October, 1927, calling for tenders for the maintenance, repair, etc., of Government Buildings during the year 1928, it is hereby notified that the time for receiving tenders at the Colonial Secretary's Office will be extended until Noon of Monday, the 31st day of October, 1927.
18th October, 1927.
No. S. 293.-It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for Construction of nullah in valley of New Cemeteries Area, cast of Waterloo Road, Ilo Mun Tin, from Waterloo Road Nullah", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Monday, the 7th day of November, 1927.
No work will be permitted on Sundays.
For form of tender, specification and further particulars apply at this Office.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
19th October, 1927.
H. T. JACKMAN,
Director of Public Works.