Michuda v. Sanitary District of Chicago

On July 18, 1935, defendant advertised for bids for the construction of an intercepting sewer, known as “Southwest Side Intercepting Sewer, Contract No. 4,” and gave prospective contractors until 12:30 p. m. central standard time, on August 8,1935, to submit sealed proposals, at which time the proposals were to be opened. The work, for which tenders were invited, consisted of building approximately 7,420 lineal feet of concrete sewer of an internal width of 14 feet 8% inches, and an internal height of 16 feet 4 inches, in earth and rock, a river crossing, and miscellaneous work collateral…