June I, 2005 œi'1 'JjJnrtlanh (Observer Advertise with diversity R eligion in ' 1,1 j.Iortlanh (DItsm n'v Call 503-288-0(133 ads @portland obscrver.com Page B5 Horn Player to Perform in Memorial Concert French horn player Stephen Slater will perform in the Sixth Annual Sister Mary Faustina Memorial Concert on Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m. in St. Anne’s Chapel at Marylhurst University. The program will include works by Beethoven, Alec Wilder, Daniel Schnyder B ids and a theater-inspired piece by Arthur Kampela—a composer often referred to as a Brazilian Frank Zappa. Marylhurst pi­ ano faculty member Cary Lewis will ac­ company. Stephen Slater is Teaching Artist with the ensemble Tales & Scales in Evansville, ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Leading gospel artist Smokie Norful looks forward to the re­ lease of his first ever concert video on June 21. "The Nothing Without You” DVD features live concert per­ formances, in-depth interviews, and a bonus feature - the singer’s popular “I Need You Now” ! video. Norful’s latest single, “1 Un- i derstand,” from the “Nothing Without You” CD, continues to climb the music charts. Norful ’ s busy schedule of ap­ pearances recently included the renowned New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and The 2005 Trumpet Awards. Sealed Bids for the University Housing - Building Management Systems Project, university of Oregon, will be received by the Oregon State Board of higher Education at U of 0 Facilities Services Dept., Conference Room #2,1295 Franklin Blvd. (physical address), 1276 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1276 (mailing address), until 4:00 PM, PST, Wednesday, June 15,2005. Bids thus received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the Undersigned or his designated representative. Briefly, the work includes the installation of control systems for the new livinglearningCenter project and four existing residence halls at the UO. Bidding documents may be examined at the UO Facilities Services Dept., Eugene Builders Exchange, Eugene; Daily Journal of Com m erce plan Center, M cGraw-Hill Plan Center, and Reed Construction Data, Portland; Oregon Contractors Exchange, Clackamas; Central Oregon Builders Exchange, Bend; Douglas County Plan Center, Roseburg; Medford Builders Exchange, Medford; Salem Builders Exchange, Salem; and Valley Plan Center, Kent, WA. Prime bidders and subcontractors may obtain one set of bidding documents at Central Print and Reprographic Services (Mark), 47 West 5th St., Eugene, OR 97401541-342-3624, upon receipt of a refundable deposit of $100, with a check or money order mad payable to the UO. Deposits will be refunded for documents returned in “good condition withintendaysaftertheopeningofbids. After that date the checks will be deposited by UO. A m andatory Pre-Bid conference and w alk-through has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 8,2005@ 10:00 AM, PST at UO Walton Hall Conference Room, University of Oregon main office, 1593 E. 15th Ave. All bidders must comply with ORS 279C.800 -279C.870 relating to prevailing wage rates. All bidders must be registered with the Construction Contractors Board at the time of bid submission. Bids will be received on a lump sum basis for all of the work. No bid will be considered unless fully com pleted in the manner provided in the Division B “Instruction to Bidders” upon the Bid Form provided and accompanied by bid security. Any and all bids may be rejected for good cause upon finding that it is in the public interest to do so. Oregon State Board of Higher Education By: Daniel A. Williams, Vice president for Administration Eugene, Oregon The Center for Spiritual Development features three well-known authors and speakers in the Christian tradition, Marcus Borg, Sr. Joan Chittister and John Dominic Crossan, in a sum­ mer seminar titled, “Mysti­ cism, Empowerment and Resistance.” This sem inar will take place at Trinity Episcopal C athedral, 147 N.W. 19,h Ave. from June 15 to 17. Participants will meet all three days from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with presenta­ tions by the speakers, dia­ logue and question and re­ sponse periods each day. To register for this event or for more information, contact The Center office at 503-478-1218. Oregon University System Prisoners Win Religion Lawsuit (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the constitu­ tionality of a federal law requir­ ing state prisons to accommo­ date inmate religions. 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Helen Haynes Responses Due Wednesday, June 8, 2005 by 5:00 p.m. The Oregon University System (OUS), on behalf of its seven universities, is seeking proposals from individuals and firms working as Construction Contractors interested in entering into an existing Retainer Agreement program, which OUS institutions may use to acquire construction services pertaining to renovation, repair, and/or improvement projects. The Retainer Agreement program includes construction services in a number of areas including, but not limited to, the following: carpentry, masonry, painting, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, paving/concrete, fire protection, and other tra d e s g e n e ra lly a sso cia te d w ith m inor co n stru ctio n and renovation. A number of firms will be selected and invited to enter into Retainer Agreements from which OUS institutions may select a firm for construction services contracts pertaining to projects where direct construction costs will not exceed the maximum allow ed under OAR 580-0032. It is expected that all firm s responding are thoroughly conversant with, and will perform work in conformance with, all applicable federal and state statutory, regulatory and other legal requirements. The RFP is available online on our website: http://caocon.ous.edu. You may request a copy via e-mail to Patricia stewart@ous.edu or by calling Patricia Stewart at (541) 346-5784. Responses received after 5:00 pm on June 8, 2005 will not be considered. Any questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Patricia Stewart, Capital Construction Services, at (541) 346-5784. f t * Gospel Artist Smokie Norful is captured live in his first concert DVD. 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