ílK^ o r t l a n b ffibscrucr Page B4 january 19. 2005 News and reviews on new motor vehicle R o rtìa n d O b s e rv e r A u i o R e v ie w It was not long ago when consumers were reluctant to purchase a Dodge prod­ uct, how ever Dodge has changed its prod­ ucts. The new look ofD odge is b o ld , hot rod and heavy duty. The new Dodge Magnum is a full-size American crossover vehicle with spacious cargo capacity and is avail­ able with all wheel drive. They have taken what once was the family station wagon and re packaged the exterior to give it a bold hot-rod flare. The Magnum SX Tcom es w ith a 3.5 liter high-output 24 valve with 250 horsepower. The 2005 SXT model is also offered with five-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. The other M agnum models available are the SE($21,870), 2.7-liter aluminum V6or the R /T ($29,370) w itha5.71iterV 8 H em i.The Hemi is equipped with the multi-displace­ ment system (M D S) which allows the en­ gine to run on 4 cylinders when not as much horsepower is needed, allowing an increase in the fuel economy o f the vehicle. You will not be able to feel the change from 4 to 8 cylinders but you will see the results when you need the extra power. Certain vehicles may give one a feeling of power and strength behind the wheel. The 2005 Dodge Magnum SXT Tested Vehicle Information: Price $27,435; Engine: 3.5L High-Output 24-valve V6: Transmission: Four-Speed Automatic. Request for Bids Oregon Zoo Condor Steel Mesh RFB 05-1134-Zoo C lassifieds / B ids Room Available for rent comfortable, good location, no smoking/pets, $400/mo including utilities. 503-449-5065 Senior Section 8 Elderly (over 62) Housing 1 Bedroom - 1 Bath Walnut Park Apartments (5 0 3)2 82-7 44 9 © CITY OF PORTLAND R F P N O .O M F 02 3 Bureau of Human Resources Summer Youth Employment Program 2005 Proposals Due By: 12:00 p.m., February 4, 2005 The City of Portland, Bureau of Human Resources requests proposals from firms, teams or individuals with dem onstrated experience operating youth oriented internship, school to work, or employment programs. The Request for Proposals may be obtained from the City of Portland website at: http://citvofportland.ebidsvstems.com /public/ sollcitations.asp. 7810 SE Foster Road Portland, Oregon 97206 503.774.8885 g j Oregon Zoo is a service of Metro, the regional government providing services in Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties. Oregon Zoo is requesting bids for all materials and labor required to fabricate, furnish and Install all stainless steel woven wire mesh and knotted nylon netting, with associated cabling and hardware. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon 97221-2799, to the attention of Terry Joeckel, Construction/Maintenance Manager, no later than 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 20, 2005, and will be publicly opened and read In the Zoo Resource Room. Retirement Apartments S u m m e r Run t=ï ■ Studio & One-Bedroom Apartments ■ Affordable Rent with No Costly Buy-Ins or Application Fees 1 Federal Rent Subsidies Available Ideal Urban location near shopping, bus lines, restaurants, and more! ■ Enjoy our small community atmosphere that’s relaxed and friendly! Bidding documents (specifications depicting the work) may be examined and are available at the Oregon Zoo, Construction/ Maintenance Division, on/or after January 6, 2005, from 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by calling (503) 525-4297. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Proposals shall be received at the Bureau of Human Resources, Room 404,1120 S.W. Fifth Ave., Portland, Oregon 97204, (503) 823-3528, until 12:00 p.m., February 4, 2005. Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to: Joseph Quiñones at ¡auinones@ci.portland.or.us or 503-823-3514. Proposals shall be reviewed by an evaluation committee in accordance with Chapter 5.68 of the City Code. Proposers shall com ply with the C ity's M /W /ESB and Equal Em ploym ent Opportunity Programs. The City of Portland is committed to increasing contracting, sub-contracting and em ploym ent opportunities for minority, women and emerging small businesses. Proposers are required to evaluate project requirements to maximize use of M/W/ESB firms. Proposers are encouraged to conduct pre-submittal conferences and are advised to investigate all potential sources of M/W/ESB and maximize outreach to increase participation. Attention is called to Chapter 3.100 of the City Code relative to certification as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. EEO certification requirements are available on the Bureau of Purchases website at: The Dodge M agnum is one of those. Even though there is plenty o f power the accel­ eration it is smooth, allowing your neck not to snap back when stomping on the accel­ erator. The M agnum excels with its smooth and solid ride, tight handling and quiet cabin. Optional equipm ent on Leather trim med bucket seats, heated and power front seats, eight-way pow erdri ver seat, 17-inch painted aluminum wheels, cargo com partm ent cov­ ers and net, anti-lock four-wheel brakes and all-speed traction control. Another item that is becom ing increasingly popular is the pow er adjustable pedals, this feature is especially popular with consum ers that are under average height because it allow s the pedal to be raised to a higher level so that one does not have to put a pillow behind their back or sit on top o f the steering wheel to drive. W hile driving around town I received several positive responses about the style and bold look the M agnum showcases al­ though one person thought that it look like a hearse with tinted rear windows. I can see sales rising in the D aim lerC hrysler Motors Com pany with its new vehicle line up. Metro reserves the right to reject all Bids or any Bids not conforming to the intent and purpose of the Contract Documents, to reject for good cause any and all Bids upon a finding of Metro that It is In the public Interest to do so or to waive any informality or irregularity In any Bid or Bids. Metro further reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within sixty (60) days following the Bid opening date. Fight fo r S o cial Justice! N afld ri's lead in g healthcare union seeks organizers in Oregon. Must have excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, believe in social justice, be able to work independently and In team, valid license and auto. Bi­ lingual a plus: especially In Russian, Tagolog & Vietnamese. Women and people of color strongly encouraged to apply. Competitive salary $36k+ DOE, auto allowance, and excellent benefits. Fax or Mail Info to Organizing Director at SEIU Local 49, 3536 SE 26th Ave, Portland, OR 97214 or fax# 503-238-8653 Metro and its contractors will not discrim inate 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. EMPLOYMENT I A / If great benefits, a professional work environm ent job innovation, and career growth opportunity drive you. then come to ODOT. Current recruitments Include: ADMINISTRATIVE/CLERICAL i W - - • Property Management Coordinator Salary $1.863 - $ 2,546/m onth IJ Announcement AOCDT49O7 Salem • Executive Assistant Salary $ 2 ,2 0 8 $ 3.060/m onth Announcement #OCOT4622A Salem • Program Support Specialist Salary $ 2.208 - $ 3,060/m onth Announcement #0CDT4623A Salem CUSTOMER SERVICE/ENFORCEMENT www.portlandonline.com/omf/pu rchasi ng. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Williams Plaza Window Replacement Project No. WP-18-05-01 Sealed bids will be received at the Housing Authority of Portland (HAP), 4400 NE Broadway, Suite B. Portland, Oregon 97213, until 2:00 pm , Thursday February 10,2 0 05 for labor and materials to replace windows at Williams Plaza. Shortly thereafter, bids will be opened and publicly read. The First Tier Subcontractor List, Hap-421 m ust be received by 4:00 p.m. the same day No bidder may withdraw their bid after the hour set for opening until after the lapse of sixty (60) days from the bid opening. The basic work consists of: removal of existing widows replacing them with windows as specified in plans and specifications. Bid Documents are available at the HAP Office noted above, on Wednesday, January 19, 2005. A $50 deposit fpr one set and $20 (tw enty) for each additional set is refundable when documents are returned within 10 days after bid opening. Attendance of bidders is requested at a pre-bid tour of the project at Williams Plaza Apartments, 2041 NW Everett St. Portland, OR. 97209. At 11:00am, W ednesday January 26,2 0 05 Questions posed during the tour, not addressed in the documents, will be answered by addendum. The Housing Authority 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 Leslie Crehan at 288-5777 or Carmen Schleiger at 288-5772. HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PORTLAND These are just a few of the current job openings available w ith the State of Oregon. A more com plete announcement listing, application forms, and additional job information are available at: a) local Employment D epartm ent held offices, or b) the Oregon Jobs page at: www.oregonjobs.org. The State of Oregon offers employees com petitive salaries and comprehensive benefits that includes employer paid health insurance: paid holidays, vacation, sick and personal leave; membership in the Oregon Public Service Retirem ent Plan (0P S R P ); ,*—• p . y S and opportunities to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plans. The State of Oregon and all its * '•*)!** ' divisions are proud to be equal opportunity employers. • Principal Executlve/Manager C Diabetes. Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program Manager Salary range: $ 3.223 $4.745/m onth Announcement «LEHS4772 - Portland Position closes January 3 1 2 0 0 5 OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF OREGONIANS ny Joining the Oregon Department of Human Services (OHS), the statewide health and human services agency. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy and safe. We ate absolutely com mitted to ongoing innovation in the delivery o f services, and we are com m itted to recruiting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce. • Principal Contributor 1 SPO Senior Business/System Analyst Salary range $ 3 .5 4 6 $4,978/m onth Announcement #LEHS4699A Salem Position closes January 2 1 ,2 0 0 5 • Electronic Publishing Design Specialist 3 Electronic Publishing Design Specialist Salary range: $ 2 .6 6 4 - $ 3.698/m onth Announcement #LEHS5018 Salem Position closes January 2 5 ,2 0 0 5 • Principal Contributor 2 Special Projects Coordinator Salary range: $ 3 .903 • $5,4 8 6 /m o n th Announcement PLEHS5019 - Salem Position closes January 2 5 .2 0 0 5 To obtain detailed Job announcem ent and application matenals, visit the DHS website: www.dhs.state.or.us/job&/; call the OHS jo b line at (503) 945-5742; TTY (503) 9 4 5 6 2 1 4 or contact any local Oregon Employment office. Information is available by referencing the announcem ent number. PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM (PERS) PERS covers neariy 3 0 0 .0 0 0 m em bers and adm inisters retirement, disability benefits, health insurance, and deferred compensation plans statewide We s triw to serve our members by delivering retirement and health benefits, effectively and efficiently. The following positions arc currently open at PERS: HEALTH SERVICES • Communicable Disease Investigator Salary range: $ 2 ,5 4 6 - $ 3,529/m onth Announcement »LEHS5O23 Eugene Position closes January 2 6 .2 0 0 5 • Research Analyst 4 Senior Research Analyst Salary range: $ 3.698 $5,157/m onth Announcement #LEHS5O15 Portland Position closes January 2 6 ,2 0 0 5 • Fiscal Analyst 2 Fiscal Analyst Salary range: $ 3 ,2 0 8 • $4.476/m onth Announcement »LEHS4708A Portland Position closes January 26, 200 5 • Program Technician 2 Diabetes. Heart Disease * Stroke Health Systems Coordinator Salary range $ 3 2 0 8 - $4.476/m onth Announcement #LEHS4642A • Portland Position closes January 3 1 ,2 0 0 5 Leslie Crehan Acting Capital improvements Manager w I w w • Project Manager 2 (Accounts Receivable Project) Responsible for directing and coordinating overall tasks related to 4/R project, including collections, financial reporting, and risk management. Salary range: $ 3 ,5 4 6 $4.978/m onth Announcement # 1 6 050030 d osing date: January 2 5 .2 0 0 5 0 • Permits Coordinator Salary $3.160 - $ 4.525/m onth Announcement #OCDT4761 Salem • Bridge Systems Engineer Salary $ 4 .2 3 6 - $6,070/m onth Announcement SOCDT49O3 Salem • Roadway Designer Salary $3.160 - $4.525/m onth MANAGEMENT/RROFESSIONAL • Oeo Environmental Section Manager Salary $ 4 .523 $6,659/m onth Announcement «0CDT4901 Salem • Highway Budget Officer Salary $ 3 ,7 2 0 $5.486/m ontb Announcement #OCDT4909 Salem • Project Manager Salary $ 3 ,7 2 0 $6,O 35/m onth Announcement »OCOT4R63 Hermiston PURCHASING/CONTRACT MANAGEMENT • Contract Management Analyst 2 im m ediate vacancies! Salary $3,208 - $4,476/m onth Announcement #0C 0T4823B Salem TRADES You can obtain jo b announcements, which may include test questions, and the State o f Oregon application form (PD100) from the local Employment Department, the state website www.oregonjobs.org. PERS webs# www.oregon.gov/pei» a call PERS Human Resources at 5 0 3 6 0 3 7 7 9 4 (TTY 5 0 3 6 0 3 7 7 6 6 ) Cnmlnal history will he checked prior to hire. EOE/AA . ENGINEERING/ENVIRONMENTAL Announcement #OCDT4517 Portland • Quality Control Compliance Specialist Salary $ 2,865 $ 4 ,lO l/m o n th Announcement #0CDT4518 Portland • Inspector/Surveyor Salary $2.357 - $3.375/m onth Announcement #OCDT4766 Corvallis • Survey Crew Chief. Project Inspector Salary $ 2 ,8 6 5 - $4,101/m onth Announcement #0CDT4765 Ona Beach CHILDREN, ADULTS & FAMILIES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES • Permit Analyst Salary $2,207 - $3,061/m onth Announcement »0CDT4856 Salem • Dispatcher Salary $ 2 ,208 $3.060/m onth Announcement #0C0T4769 Salem OREGON DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ODOT) Working 9 ODOT. The Way to Go. Detailed job announcements include Qualifications, requirements, and instructions on how to apply for these jobs Go to www.odot.state.or.us/jobs for a complete copy or call 5 0 3 9 8 6 4 0 3 0 |TTY 5 0 3 9 8 6 3 8 5 4 1 to request by mail. ODOT Is proud to operate as an equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer Announcements will be made available in alternate format upon request: (503) 37 8 6 2 0 2 , OOOT People drive Oregon s D e partm ent o f Transportation. TTY 1-800-9938 898 ir e g o I n J1 o b s . o ir g