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
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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
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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
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Tuesday Friday
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Bible Band/Jr Church
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