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Page B8 Council Puts Mediation Program Back In City C ontinued F rom M etro son, during the 1997 budget de liberations, “Measure 47 took cen ter stage, and everything else was in the background Then people started to think about it.” O f the committee’s investigation she says, “None of us would have been satis fied if we hadn’t explored all the options.” Collins says, “A lot of folks would say that (the review) wasn’t neces sary, that it was a waste of time and money. But it allowed the govern ment to dissect things and look at all the ways a program like this could work. After eight months they real ized that keeping it with the city was the best way to serve the citizens. They don’t have to guess and won der. “We paid a huge price, but if Emmanuel is able to see this, he’s pleased.’ New Tri-Met General Manager Selected C ontinued F rom F ront also no stranger to transit. While in DC, he didn’t own a car, and instead relied on the Metro and buses to get around. And when he lived in Oregon, he was also a consistent bus commuter. Hansen grew up in Beaverton, where he attended Sunset High School. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Oregon when he earned a bachelor’s degree in His- tory, although he majored in math ematics for three years. He has a Master’s degrees from McMaster University in Canada after which he completed a year of doctorate work at the Johns Hopkins University. He’s married to Joyce Cohen, a former Oregon State Senator who currently serves as an advisor to Governor John Kitzhaber. Hansen will take over the General Manager job on October 12. You Can Now Find Us On The Web! IL ,.. J U L Y 29,1998 ¿Eljv ^Jortlarth (©bseruer http://www.portland observer.net D H Invitation to Bid REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS METRO INFORMATION SERVICES RFP# 98R-52-IMS Hawley Hall Renovations Project Upgrade of Database Server Oregon State University The Information Services Division of Metro, the regional govern ment providing services in Multnomah, Clackamas and Wash ington Counties is requesting proposals for hardware upgrade components for it’s “ InfoLink” financial system database server, a Hewlett-Packard 9000 model K140 machine. Metro is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to deliver, install and provide 1 year support for 2 processors upgrades, hard disks and tape units. Equipment specifications are listed in the RFP scope of work and schedule. Proposals are due no later than 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 1 2 ,1998 in Metro’s Information Services offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232. Attention: Carl Basl. Contact for this project is Carl Basl at (503) 797-1598. Copies of the RFP documents are available at the address listed above or by calling (503) 797-1600. All questions related to this RFP which warrant a written reply or amendment should be addressed via e-mail to basl © metro.region.org. No response to questions received after August 9,1998. Proposals must conform to the RFP format and be complete including the use of any forms. Metro may accept or reject any or all proposals, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest. Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s) based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affiliation or marital status. Metro extends equal opportunity to all persons and specifically encourages minority and women-owned businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs and services. Corvallis, Oregon McKenzie Commercial Contractors, Inc., acting as Construc tion Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the Oregon State Board of Higher Education, will receive bids forthe work of Bid Package A forthe Hawley Hall Renovations Project, as follows: Project Description: Briefly, the work of Bid Package A consists of selective demolition and foundation work as the initial phase of a comprehensive remodeling and seismic, mechanical, recon struction of an existing 5-story dormitory building located on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon. Bid Packages: Bid Package A-1 - General Demolition: Demolition of se lected interior and exterior building elements, including cano pies, doors, windows, partitions, finishes, and related work; limited shoring and demolition of structural elements; and removal of resulting debris. Bid Package A-2 - Mechanical Demolition: General demo lition and removal of existing plumbing, piping, heating, ventilation, and related elementsthroughoutthe project site, including limited salvage and removal of resulting debris. Bid Package A-3 - Electrical Demolition: Selective discon nection or demolition of electrical and communications wiring and devices, limited modification and support of electrical panels, and removal of resulting debris. Bid Package A-4- Foundation Systems: Limited demolition of site improvements, interior and exterior excavation, shor ing, temporary access ways; construction of reinforced con crete foundations; below-grade waterproofing; and filling and backfilling of excavations. Advertisement For Bid Bid Receipt: Sealed orfaxed bids, as stipulated in individual bid packages, will be received by McKenzie Commercial until 2:00 p.m., local time, August 19, 1998 at 865 West Second Avenue, Eugene, Oregon 97402 or, if faxed in accordance with the Bidding Requirements, to 541.343.3306. Bids shall be clearly marked with the project name” Hawley Hall Renovations Project” as well as the name and number of the individual bid package(s) for which the bid is submitted. Sealed bidsforthe Peavy Arboretum Road & Drainage Improve ments project will be received by the Oregon State Board of Higher Education until 2:00 PM, local time, August 4,1998. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at that time. All bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractor’s Board. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Facilities Services, 100 Adams Hall, Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2001 or telephone 541-737-7694. Mandatory Prebid Meeting: A mandatory examination of the site and conditions will be conducted at 9:30 a.m., local time, August 7,1998. Bidders shall meet with the CM/GC’s representative at the LaSells Stewart Center First Interstate Room on the Oregon State University Campus. Attendance by Bidder’s representative is required; bids submitted by Bidders not in attendance will not be accepted. Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents, consisting of plans, specifications, and bidding requirements, may be examined at the following locations: McKenzie Commercial, Eugene, Oregon; Eugene Builders Exchange, Eugene, Oregon; Construction Data Plan Center, Portland, Oregon; Salem Contractors Exchange, Salem, Oregon; Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, Portland, O regon; O regon C ontractor Plan Center, Clackamas, Oregon; and Willamette Valley Bid Center .Tan gent, Oregon. Bidders may obtain sets for individual use from the CM/GC by paying the cost of reproduction, which is not refundable. Contract Requirements: All bidders must comply with the requirements of ORS Chapter 279 regarding the payment of prevailing wage rates, and must be registered with the Oregon Construction Con tractors Board (CCB) at the time of bid submission. No bid will be considered unless submitted on the required form and fully completed in the manner provided in the Bidding Documents. Multnomah Overview of Multnomah County As Multnomah County Chair, Beverly Stein presides over the 5-m em ber B oard o f C ounty Commissioners and is the chief executive of the County, directly responsible for more than 4,000 employees and a budget o f $800 million. The County is primarily responsible for providing fam ily, children and elderly support serv ices, health and m ental health services, library services and jails and community super vision of offenders. The County also oversees elections, tax col lection. animal control, land use and transportation in unincor porated areas and m aintains Multnomah County bridges. Board of County Commis sioners: Diane Linn, District I Com m issioner Gary Hansen, District 2 Com m issioner Lisa Naito, District 3 Com m issioner S harron K elley, D istrict 4 Com m issioner Multnomah C ounty’s Budget TheTotal Departmental Expen ditures is $800 m illion. Only 15% of your taxes is for local government whereas the other 85% is for either the federal or state government. Each April, the County Chair proposes an executive budget to the Board of County Commis sioners. This budget is an annua, plan outlining how the C ounty’s services such as libraries, health clinics, jails and community cor rections, youth services, rural road maintenance, and senior cen ters. After the executive budget is submitted, the Board holds pub lic hearings during May and early June, discusses the major policy issues facing the County, and makes any changes it deems nec essary before the budget is for mally adopted in late June. Changing revenue forecasts are a consistently challenging ele ment to the budget process. They are one reason why some o f the service and program cuts made early in the process are some times restored at the eleventh hour. Participating In Local Gov ernm ent The Citizen Budget Advisory Com m ittee (CBAC) Program al lows you to oversee M ultnomah C ounty’s departm ents and orga nizations. This is an op p ortu nity to review departm ent op erations and budgets and to pro vide testim ony and w ritten rec om m endations to all C ounty de partm ents and elected officials on services, operations, poli- Beverly Stein, Multnomah County Chair cies, p lan n in g , and how tax dol lars are spent. A recent survey showed that over 70% o f citizen advisors feel their recommendations are care fully and respectfully consid ered by local government. Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Emerg ing Small Business Participation: McKenzie Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and encourages participation from Minority- and Women- Owned Business Enterprises (M/WBE) and Emerging Small Businesses (ESB) as prime or subcontract bidders. Bidders are encouraged to solicit bids from qualified M/WBE and ESB subcontractors and suppliers, and shall indicate the level of M/WBE and ESB participation in the place provided on the Bid Form. Information regarding opportunities for M/WBE and ESB contracting may be directed to Lonny King at 541.343.7143. MCKENZIE COMMERCIAL CONTRACTORS, INC. For more information on the Citizen Budget Advisory Com mittee Program, call (503) 248- 3450 or drop by the offices lo cated at 2115 SE Morrison, Room 215. By: Lonny C. King, Vice-President Board of County Commissioners District Attorney S County Chair — Child Abu»« Team ■ Alcohol/ Drug Intervention — Circuit Court • Community Polclng — District Court — Domestic Violence • Corrections (Jails) - CourtGuards/Faciity Sec. — Femlly Justice - Inmate Work Crews — — Juvenile Court Neighborhood DA - Patrol - PUC/Hazardous Materials — Victim Assistance • District »1 W est • District »2 North ■ District »3 Central ■ District #4 East - River Patrol I Juvenile and Adult Community Justice — Sanction Programs . Diagnostics (Probatton Make) .Community and Court Services -D etenttonand AttematNe Services - Field Services .Corrections H eaB i - Dental Sendees — Field Sendees - Affirmative Action - A rim al Control — Central Library - Budget and Quslty -Elections — Branches . Emergency -F a c iltie s — Outreach Sendees Management -Regulatory Sendees S p sc ialy and Primary Care C ld c s -E m ployee Sendees - Information Sendees - Risk Mansgement - F Inence/Purchasing . C lent S import Aging and Disability Services Environmental Services - Community Access (In-Home Services) _ BehevlolalHeakh (Drug & Alcohol) (Mental Heath) (Distr. Centers) - Land Use Planning -Longterm C are - Fleet, Records, Electre des Pubic Guardian/ ’ Conservator - Taxation and Assessment Community and Family Services .Com m unity Action and Development Developmental * DlsabiW es Program -Transportation (Roads and Bridges) .C h ild , Youth end Family Programs For more Information on the Citi zen Budget Advisory Committee Pro gram, call (503) 248-3450 or drop by the offices located at 2115 SE Morrison, Room 215. Department/Director: Aging Services/Jim McConnell 306-5695 Auditor/Gary Blackmer 248-3320 Community and Family Services/Lolenzo Poe’ 248-5212 Community Justice 248-3470 Environmental Services/ Larry Nicholas 248-5001 District Attomey/Mike Schrunk 248-3143 Health/Billi Odegard 248-3674 Library/Ginnie Cooper 248-5492 Support Services/Vickie Gates 306-5881 Sheriff's Office/Dan Noelle 251-2503
