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PUBLIC WORKs Department.
No. 8. 311.-It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for Cutting back Slopes North of Boundary Street, Kowloon", will be received at the Colonial Secret ary's Office until Noon of Monday, the 17th day of July, 1939. The work comprises the cutting back of the hillside to a depth of approx. 40 feet on a length of 700' to approved lines and levels, the construction of a concrete post and barbed wire fence, the building of dry stone walling and contingent works.
As security for the proper performance of the works under this contract, the successful tenderer will be required to deposit, in cash, a sum of $500 with the Accountant-General.
Any tenderer may be required as a condition of the consideration or acceptance of his tender to supply full particulars of the constitution of his firm.
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.
5th July, 1939.
A. G. W. TICKLE,
Director of Public Works.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
No. S. 312. It is hereby notified that sealed tenders in triplicate, which should be clearly marked "Tender for maintenance, repair, etc., of Roads, etc.", will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office until Noon of Monday, the 24 day of July, 1939, for the maintenance, repair, and minor extensions or alterations of Roads, Streets, Bridges, Public Cemeteries, Recreation Grounds, and relative works in the Colony of Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Kowloon and the New Territories from 1st September, 1939 to 31st August, 1940.
As securities for the proper performance of the works under these Contracts, the successful tenderers will be required to deposit, in cash, with the Accountant-General the sums of:-
$3,000 for Inside City District ;
$2,000 for Outside City District;
$2,000 for Kowloon and New Kowloon Districts;
$2,000 for New Territories District.
Any tenderer may be required as a condition of the consideration or acceptance of his tender to supply full particulars of the constitution of his firm.
No work will be permitted on Sundays.
For form of tender, specification, contract and further particulars apply at this Office.
The successful tenderer will be required to sign a contract in the form supplied to tenderers.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
The Government does not bind itself to place all work or any specific work required. in the hands of the accepted contractor.
A. G. W. TICKLE,
Director of Public Works.
4th July, 1939.