Show ti esp Counts Count r 1 tH 0 I is tHE letting etting of the r the carr carry carry- J ipg pg of air air mail the fede federal al government r pul be be gUided by something more more than bid It should take into the ability of the bidder to fulfill the ct with satisfaction to himself and the too government Little or nothing would be siv sav d the if the contract should be e let to Ife persons sons or firms unable to furnish adequate In a case of this kind the lowest bid prove the most costly to the govern govern- ment Similarly the government cannot hope for for the best best results if the contract is is awarded t on ona a basIs that does not offer a fair margin of profit 0 The responsibility of the bidders on these contracts is of vital importance and should be thoroughly considered before formal action is taken The best contract is the one which furnishes the best service for the lowest possible possible pos pos- sible price rate with the best interests in- in of all |