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Portland Observer August 7, 1980 Page REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 2) Assist firm in identifying suitable sites within the City, for relocation such expansion space is provided, when possible. Consistent with City Council Resolution *32338, the City wishes to provide support to the State Department of Transportation assisting eleven (11) firms fully displaced or with partial facility displacement by the Alternative to I 505 Highway project. These firms, all of which are industrial or warehousing, are located in the N W. Industrial District and represent over 400 iobs in the City. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The thrust of the consultant work will be to address and resolve issues and concerns of these firms so that their requirements for remaining a viable business in Portland will be met Such concerns include, remaining in the N.W area, rail access, high visibility in a new location, and possible finan cial assistance. 3) Assess and recommend a possible industrial site within the City, for relocation of these firms, and recommend the appropriate level and source of public participation. 41 Provide the Business Assistance Specialist with a firm by firm Relocation Assistance Plan, and as appropriate during this contract, implement the assistance plan to help a firm relocate. 51 Follow up on each business affected by the project in order to meet all stated objectives. 6) Carry out all activities consistent with the primises that the State Depart ment of Transportation responsibilities as explained in FHWA Program Manual Volume 7, Chapter 5, Section 1, 2, and 3, will take precedence. 3. Capability of the consultant to begin work by September 8th 4. Previous experience in: working with industrial businesses, business finance and development, and in working with public agencies and private firms. 5. Ability to present information, plans and recommendations clearly and concisely, both verbally and graphically. 6. Qualifications of the personnel to be involved in the project. Resumes are required. In addition, a detailed estimate of costs should be included in the proposal. Cost is not the dominant factor in the selection process. However, cost will be used in making the ultimate selection as a standard for comparing among firms the value of the services to be rendered. The maximum compensation available for the consultant work is $51,200 Specific protect objectives sought are: 1 ) The identification of clear public priorities for each firm, on a firm by firm basis, as to the assistance effort appropriate by the City that is con sistent with the City Economic Development policy. 2) Development of complete and detailed Relocation Assistance Plans for firm, including site identification and financial assistance needs and resources, and red tape cutting needs. 3) Assurance that each firm is provided with a reasonable alternative to relocating outside of the City. 7) Make written monthly progress and projection reports to the Business Assistance Specialist, and provide weekly status briefings. CONSULTANT CAPABILITIES 1. Knowledge of business management and finance. 2. Knowledge of real estate finance and business location considerations. CONSULTANT WORK The consultant work is to be completed within 8.3 months from contract date, for the amount of $51,200, and will include, but not limited to the following: 1) Contract and interview each firm so as to analyze their need for City assistance beyond that provided by the State Department of Transpor tation. This analysis will be relative to the firm's internal capability for financial self support, real estate needs, and City resource needs. The City may award a contract, based on initial proposal received, without discussion of such proposals. Therefore, each initial proposal should be submitted on the most favorable technical and financial terms that the con sultant can submit to the City. 3. Knowledge of public and private financial tools. 4. Knowledge of the sensitive nature of government/business relations. 4) Implementation of the firm by firm assistance package in coordination with City and State staff from the Bureau of Economic Development, the Bureau of Planning, the Portland Development Commission, and State Department of Transportation. Proposals should be prepared simply and economically to provide a straight forward, concise delineation of capabilities proposed to satisfy the requirements of this RFP. Elaborate brochures or other representations are neither requested nor desired. SELECTION OF THE CONSULTANT Selection of the consultant by the City will be based on an evaluation of proposals submitted by consultants. In preparing proposals, consultants should not be limited by the tasks and responsibilities outlined above. Rather, consultant may refine or add to the elements described. Selection criteria includes: This RFP does not commit the City to pay any costs incurred in connection with any services. The City reserves the right, without qualification, to ac cept or reject any or all proposals, to negotiate with any and all interested consultants regardless of the terms of the original proposal, and to request additional clarifying information. Those firms submitting written proposals will be advised of the firm selected. Three copies of the proposal must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., August 19. 1980. The proposal is to be addressed to: 1. Extent to which the proposal indicates the consultant's capacity to un derstand, undertake, and complete the required work in the time specified. The City of Portland Bureau of Economic Development 620 S. W . Fifth Avenue, Room 610 Portland, Oregon 97204 2. Extent to which the proposal indicates by what methods the project work will be accomplished. Attention: Fred Milton, Manager Business Assistance Office ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM BID NO. Y-3008-80MBE Sealed bids will be received by the Department of General Services, 1230 State Street S. E. Salem, Oregon until 3:30 PM PDT August 21, 1900 for handicap modifications for the Department of General Services at the facility located at 535 12th Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Specifications and contract documents may be obtained from the Depart ment of General Services, 1230 State Street S. E., Salem, Oregon, call 378- 5501. A deposit of $25 is required for these documents. This deposit will be refunded upon the return, in good condition, of the documents to the Department of General Services. Pursuant to the Department of General Services Administrative Rule 125-03-021, this contract is designated to the Minority Business Enterprise Program. Minority Business Enterprise Certification must be submitted to the Depart ment of General Services, fully executed, seven (7) days before the bid opening. REQUEST FOR BIDS The Housing A uthority of Portland, Oregon will receive bids for: PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED AT DEKUM PARK, N.E. 27th AND DEKUM, PORTLAND, OREGON. Bids will be received until: 2:00 P M ., Pacific Daylight Saving Time on Friday, August 15, 1900, at the Office of the Housing Authority of Portland, 1605 N.E. 45th Avenue, Portland, Oregon, and will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Proposed forms of contract documents and specifications are on file at the office of the Director of Maintenance, located at 8910 N. Woolsey Avenue, Portland, Oregon. Interested bidders may pick up the necessary copies at 8910 N. Woolsey Avenue or telephone 249 5655 for the mailing of the documents. The Housing Authority of Portland, Oregon reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in the bidding. Interested parties are invited to submit bids to design programs for the evaluation of the effectiveness of CETA Programs in Oregon. Bid packets must be obtained from CETA Programs (Statewide Unit), Oregon Employment Division, 875 Union St. N.E., Salem, Oregon 97311. the physical location of the Statewide Unit is 3896 Beverly Avenue, N.E., Salem, Oregon. Information regarding the bid may be obtained by contac ting Paul Maison, 378-4483. To be considered, bids must be received in sealed envelopes, postmarked no later than midnight, September 12, 1980. HUGHES MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH By: W. E. Hunter Title: Acting Executive Director HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON Bids received from non-certified bidders will not be considered. DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES REV. AUSTIN V. RAY, MINISTER 111 N.E. FAILING Dial A Prayer 284 0684 Worship 11:00am Church School 9 45am Office 281 2332 Specializing In Individual • Marriage and I ainilv • Group ! herapv "The C hurch W here NO Stranger Feels Strange DATE: August 5, 1980 Jan Yarnell CONTRACTS MANAGER ST. ANDREWS CATHOLIC CHURCH 281 4429 806 NE ALBERTA STREET Reverend Bertram Griffin, Pastor Z-MATT, Inc. 4 Masses: 5:00pm Vigil Saturday 10:00am Choir Sunday 12 00pm Folk - Sunday ST. ANDREW COMMUNITY SCHOOL Phone 284 1620 Grades 1 thru 8 4919 NE 9th Ave Sr K athleen S tu p fer. Principal NEW HOPE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH REVEREND A. BERNARD DEVERS, PASTOR THE CHURCH DESIGNED TO MEET YOUR NEED Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Service 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays Communion 1st Sunday Wed Family Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Friday Brotherhood Fellowship Service with Morning Star 3rd Sunday 4" invites you To Support 9 30am 10 30am 7:00pm 5 00pm 7 30pm Chairman, Portland Board of Education 7:00pm Prayer and Pastor Phone 281 6476 Church Phone 28, 0163 3725 N. Gantenbein Avenue, Portland , Oregon 97227 This is a chance to express our appreciation and support for the work HERB C A W TH O R N E has been doing as a member of the Portland Board of Education. He has been effective, positive, and an outstanding spokesman for all children in the school district. W hat’s more, he has provided a clear voice for the concerns of the Black Community. He has stood up for children, now we must stand up for him. He is being threatened by a recall movement. This movement is being organized by people with no interests in the welfare of the Black community. Join us! Help us! Express your voice! Make your Mark! HOST & HOSTESS Harold and Cal Williams You are Welcome to Worship at THE ARK OF SAFETY CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST ‘ 'A warm spirit o f fello wship always ’ ’ The Honorable Bishop U.V. Peterson, D.D. "The Holiness Preacher," Pastor Sunday Sunday School Morning Worship 9 :15am 11:15am "Showers of Blessings Broadcast 3 30 4 30 K lIQ M M ) 6 30pm VPW W 8 00pm Evangelistic Worship Noon Day Prayer Tuesday Friday T uesday Bible Band/Jr Church Wednesday Choir Rehearsal Friday "The Pastor Speaks" 84 NE Killingsworth 281 0499 6124 N.E. llth Portland, OR 97211 287-3483, After 7:00 p.m. 7 30pm 7:00pm BRING ID E A S.. .BRING ENERGY.. .BRING COMMITMENT 7 30pm FUND RAISING CHAMPAGNE SIP, AUGUST 9th, 6-9:30 PM *4
