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February 3, 1988, Portland Observer, Page 9
JOBS & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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INVITATION FOR BID
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
La Pine Special Sewer District
Readvertisement Schedule B
BID DATE: February 10.1988
Sub-Bids Requested by February 4,1988
JACK ROBINSON and SONS, INC.
P.O.Box 5006 • Bend, Oregon 97708
(503) 382-4681
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from
women- and minority-owned business enterprises.
La Pine Special Sewer District
Readvertisement Schedule B
BID DATE: Febuary 10,1988
Sub-bids requested by February 4 ,1988
WILLIAM L. PEPPER CONST. CO.
25220 Evergreen Rd • Philomath, OR 97370
(503) 929-5223
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids from
small business and small disadvantaged business sub-contractors and
women and minority business enterprises.
PORTLAND OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION
INVITATION FOR BIDS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Housing Authority of the City of Vancouver, Washington, will receive
sealed bids at the Authority's office, 500 Omaha Way Vancouve , Wash,
inqton 98661 until 2 p.m. Thursday, February 25, 1988 at which time and
place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud to furnish, all labor
materials eauipment and permits required to do site improvements at two
apartment complexes. Work consists of demolition of asphalt, concrete
paving and fencing: construction of retaining walls sidewalks,street cut,
access drive, catch basins, porches, stairways, deck rails, site lighting fen
cinq landscaping, etc., all in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The work at the two apartment complexes will be bid and awarded sepa­
BUREAU OFTRAFFICE MANAGEMENT
ARTERIALTRAFFIC SIGNING PROJECT
rately. Contractors may bid on one or both jobs
A minimum of 20% minority business enterprise5 Pa« iciP ^ ° " ‘" ^ X t f e d
iects is a Vancouver Housing Authority goal and the contractor selecte
will be required to show proof of having solicited bids from minority business
enterprises subcontractors.
Specifications, location, bid preparation information, terms and conditions
of the Invitation for Bid and General Conditions are on file and available
the Authority offices, 694-2501.
A certified check or bank draft payable to the Housing Authority of the C. y
of Vancouver, Washington, a satisfactory bid bond, or a^ceptab*e ®ur®
an amount equal to 5 percent of the bid shall be submitted with each bid.
The successful bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory
performance and payment bond
Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and
wages as set forth in the Terms and Conditions must be paid on this project.
The Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any
informalities in the bidding
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 30 days subsequent to the opening
of bids without the consent of the Authority.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY
OF VANCOUVER, W ASHINGTON
Tommy M . Gay, Executive Director
REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS
The data processing department of the Metropolitan Service District is
accepting quotations from qualified vendors for repair and maintenance
services for personal computers, printers and related peripheral devices.
Quotations must be delivered to the Data Processing Department Metro,
2000 S W First Ave., Portland, OR 97201, to the attention of LeRoy
Nollette, no later than 5:00 p.m., Feb. 16, 1988. Metro reserves the right
to reject any or all quotes for good cause.
Potential vendors may obtain more information by contacting Mr. Nollette
at (503) 221-1646.
HOUSE FOR RENT
HOUSE FOR RENT
2 Bdrms. $295°° per mo. Sec. 8
OK. 1056 N.E. Madrona. Remod.
kit., Range, Dishwasher, Gas Heat,
Hardwood Floors, Some Carpet,
Basement. Pets OK. Nice Yard.
Blue Stone & Hockley
4446 S.W. Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
222-3807
3 Bdrms. $299. 4312 N.E. 9th Ave.
Range, Ref, Carpets, Wood Stove,
Gas Heat, Yard & Basement. Pets
OK.
Blue Stone & Hockley
4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
222-3807
Proposals Due 5 p.m. February 11,1988
The City of Portland, Oregon Bureau of Traffic Management is seeking the
services of a qualified consultant or consulting team to develop an arterial
traffic signing inventory and plan. This project will ultimately encompass
approximately 400 miles of arterial and collector streets. This Re9ue^
Proposals is for Phase I only and has a maximum budget of $50,000. Work
elements will include development and taking of a sign inventory and deve h
lopment of an arterial traffic signing plan in accordance with local, state and
federal policies, standards, and guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform
- BEECH STREET PROJECT -
Sealed bids for labor and materials to construct 5 single family residences
will be received by the Housing Authority of Portland at 8910 N. Woolsey
X X ' o r t , a n d . Oregon. 97203. un,H 2:00 p.m. PST T h u 'sd « . February
25, 1988. Shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and publicly re
and the attendance of bidders is welcomed.
Basically the project consists of constructing 5 split level homes, each con­
taining3bedrooms, 1 bath, and single car garage. Work to be considered in
bid includes all construction except specific work by others as outlined as
follows:
1.
2.
3.
Division
Foundation excavation and backfill
Concrete foundation walls and footing
Landscaping
1 of the specifications further defines all work to be performed in
the execution of this project.
Interested bidders may obtain one set of bid documents from the HAP Main­
tenance Office, at the above address, upon deposit of $20 ^ ' c h 's r®
able Documents returned to HAP in good condition within 10 days after bid
opening will receive refund of deposit. Additional sets may be obtained at
Write HUD for
th is |t£ e
pamphlet.
U.S. D ep t o f HUD
P.O. Box 777
Portland, OR 97207
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$10 each which is not refundable.
A HAP representative will conduct a pre-bid tour of the job site commencing
at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Feburary 16, 1988. The meeting will convene at the
Maintenance Office and the attendance of all bidders is r^ uestad. ° u
tions posed at that time regarding the project, (when not addressed in sp
fications) will be answered by addenda and mailed to all plan holders.
Traffic Control Devices.
This Request for Proposals will be available for distribution on Januaryr 22
from the Bureau of Traffic Management, 1120 S.W. Fifth, Room 730 Port
land Oregon 97204. The Portland Office of Transportation is an Equal Em­
ployment Opportunity Employer and, as such, especially ,nvrte® a" d
raaes proposals for professional, technical, and expert services from minority
and female owned business enterprises. Contact Linda J. Darsch, Projec
Manager, at (503) 796-5185 for more information.
REAL ESTATE LOAN
COUNSELOR
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No bid will be considered unless accompanied by bid security in the form of
certified check, cashier's check, or surety bond payable to the Housing
Authority of Portland in an amount equal to 10% of the bid which is to b
forfeited as fixed and liquidated damages should bidder neglect or refuse to
enter into a contract or provide a suitable bond for the faithful performance
of the work when bidder is notified of contract award.
A minimum of 20% MBE participation in the execution of this project is a
HAP requirement and the methods the bidder proposes in order to comply
with this requirement shall be submitted on a notarized ' Certification of MBE
Participation” form which shall become a part of the bid.
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Bidder may not withdraw bid after the hour set for opening thereof until a
Real Estate
We have an opportunity available
for individual with previous real
estate collection experience. Re­
sponsibilities include collection of
delinquent real estate loans, pre­
paration of default notices, fore­
closure bids, reinstatements, pay­
offs on delinquent loans and pre­
paration of FH A/VA/PM I claim for
loss. Will follow loans undergoing
bankruptcy, observing bankruptcy
collection laws. Applicants must
possess 1 year real estate collection
experience and working knowledge
of FHA/VA/FNM A/FHLM C/Ore-
gon Housing Agency requirements.
Position also requires typing at 50
wpm, 10-key by touch, CRT exper­
ience and excellent communication
skills.
We offer an excellent flexible bene­
fits program and competitive
salary commensurate with exper­
ience. Qualified applicants should
submit their resume and salary re­
quirements to:
OREGON BANK
Personnel Department
1001 SW 5th Avenue
Third Floor
P.O. Box 3066
Portland, OR 97208
APPLICANT HOURS
9-1 pm Mon-Fri
Equal Opportunity Employer
lapse of sixty (60) days thereafter has occurred.
URBAN RENEWAL
PROJECT
COORDINATOR
The Portland Development Commis­
sion. dedicated to enhancing Portland's
quality of life for nearly 30 years, is
actively seeking an individual to coordi­
nate a major effort along the Columbia
River to increase Portland's inventory of
developable industrial land.
You will be responsible for facilitating
cooperative efforts between landowners
and private developers to develop the
land, and to coordinate with public
agencies to implement master public
improvement plans. Requires a minimum|
of 5 years experience working on similar
large scale economic re-development
projects for industrial/commercial use. A
thorough knowledge ot public financing
mechanisms, development grants and
bonds, as well as the ability to eftectively
speak to a wide variety of audiences is
essential. Salary range $33,000-
$43,000.
The Housing Authority of Portland may reject any bid not in compliance
with the prescribed bidding procedures and requirements and may reject any
or all bids and waive all informalities if, in the judgment of HAP, it is in the
public interest to do so. Questions regarding this project should be directed
to Richard Jones at 283-1693.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PORTLAND
Loren Tarbell
Acting Director of Maintenance
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Construction & Distributing
Specializing in the Sale of Brick
• FOR EVERY PURPOSE •
• 55 DISTINCT COLOR/ . EXTURE COM BOS •
• PAVING Bh’CKS •
• GAS-FIRED FIREPLACE BRICKS •
• HIGH QUALITY •
We offer the opportunity to be an integral
member of a motivated, successful team.
To apply, request a Commission applica­
tion packet by calling:
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(503)204-7930
Sam Brooks and
Associata», Inc.
3575 N.E. Broadway
Portland, OR 97232
Equal Opportunity Employer
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A Team Committed to Excellence'
5707 N.E. 10th Ave.
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Portland. Oregon 97211
Washington • (206)256-8186
Portland • (503)281-3938
Doug Williams: Portland Observer's "M an of the Year
How can you
afford a home
o f your own?
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by Nyewusi Askari
After successfully quarterbacking
the Washington Redskins to a 42-10
rout of the Denver Broncos in
Superbowl XXII, Doug Williams
said, "I didn't come here to be the
first Black quarterback to start a
Superbowl. I just want to be the
quarterback of the Washington
Redskins.”
Many white Americans found Mr.
Williams' statement somewhat con­
fusing. How, they asked, could he
not want to be the first Black
quarterback to play in the Super­
bowl? Isn't it significant? In tribute
to Mr. Williams, America and
African-Americans everywhere, the
answer to both yes and no.
Before Superbowl XXII ever
happened, the media focused on
Mr. Williams' color. The hype was
almost deafening. Can Doug W il­
liams stand the pressure of being
the first Black quarterback to play in
the Superbowl? Is Doug Williams
qualified to direct the Washington
Redskins to a victory? How does
it feel to be the first? If Doug W il­
liams fails to perform up to expec­
tations, America will forget who
Doug Williams is . . . And when
Mr. Williams refused to make his
participation in the Superbowl a
matter of race, many in the media
were visibly disappointed.
Mr. Williams' refusal to make
Superbowl XXII a matter of race is
in line with the fight African-Ameri­
cans have waged in this country
since day one. What many Ameri­
cans fail to realize is, the concept of
race as a definition for explaining
the African's jjersonality, his rituals,
his customs, his beliefs and his abi­
lities, was introduced to Blacks by
their white captors. This concept of
race carried with it explanations that
characterized Black people as lazy,
shiftless, cunning, and light years
away from whites when it came to
such things as intellectual pursuits,
art, and science and math. This
same concept of race was used to
justify the enslavement of Blacks in
this country.
In reality,
African-Americans
didn't accept his contemptible defi­
nition of themselves by their en-
slavers Thus, from the time of its
introduction to the present, African-
• Touchdown Passes: 4. This
Americans have fought against any
tied
the record held by Terry Brad­
suggestion that race is a determin­
shaw
of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
ing factor of one's ability, talent,
• Most Valuable Player (MVP).
and creativity.
Most African-Americans did not
So when Mr. Doug Williams said
view
Mr. Williams' presence in the
he didn't come to Superbowl XXII
Superbowl
in terms of Black and
to be the first Black quarterback to
white.
They
saw Mr. Williams as an
play in the event, he was merely
American
of
African ancestry. Thnt
echoing the feelings of African-
African-Americans
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Americans have been expressing
tations
of
Mr.
Williams
speaks
since they began the movement to ­
the high expectations Americans
ward freedom, justice and equality.
have of themselves when it comes
That Doug Williams was the first
to excellence. That Mr. Williams
quarterback to play in the Super­
mentor is the great Eddie Robinson
bowl speaks of exclusion based on
of Grambling State University, the
race. It was a grim reminder of
"winningest" coach in college foot­
just how far America has to go be­
ball, speaks to contributions Black
fore it will openly and willingly
colleges and universities have his­
accept Black men and women into
torically made and are making to the
the mainstream of its glamorized
growth and excellence of American
rituals.
society.
What happened in Superbowl
In t r ib u t e t o M r
XXII was merely a lesson in whM
happens when as*
names him o u r' Man oi 11 t
are given an opportunity to excel.
It is our hope that one day, i i
When Doug Williams was given that
this
country, every man and woman
opportunity, he excelled beyond
will
be "judged by the content of
anyone's expectation.
their
character, not by the color of
• Passing Yards: 350. A Super­
their
skin."
bowl record.
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