C lassifieds I B ids \d vertís*. w itli divei uy z/i <il" llJ o rtla iiù (O b s v w e r Call 5B-288-(J)33 M E T R O Temporary Scalehouse Technicians, AmeriCorp Position AT Southeast Uplift Neighborhood Program Seeks a Neighborhood Services Coordinator For more information and job description logon to www.southeastlift.org or call Afifa Ahmed Shafi at 503-232-0010 ext. 325. M E TR O Metro South and Metro Central S ta tio n . $ 1 2 .0 6 / h o u r, PT. D eadline: 9/26/0 5. O perates scaling system; estimates loads and perform s ca sh ie r duties. Requires one year experience in a position working directly with the general public. To a c c e s s th e c o m p le te jo b a n n o u n c e m e n t and requ ired application m aterials, visit our website at www.metro-region.org/ jobs or pick up a complete packet at Metro Human Resources, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland. AA/EEO Employer Director of Operations. O regon Convention Center. $68,921 - $96,454,annually. Deadline: 9/ 20/05. Directs and manages the Operations department staff and services. This opportunity isopen to First Opportunity Target Area residents (Colum bia Boulevard on the north: 42nd Avenue on the east; the Banfield Freeway on the south, and North Chautauqua Boulevard on the west), whose total annual incom e does not exceed $25,000 as an individual, o r $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 fo r an e n tire h o u s e h o ld , fo r th e p a s t 12 months. Senior Development Practices Coordinator. 2 job-share or 1 FT position, $53,638 - $71,791, an nu ally (based on full-tim e ). Deadline: 9/27/05. Responsible fo r su cce ssfu lly representing, coordinating and implementing h a b ita t-frie n d ly d e ve lo p m e n t a c tiv itie s fo r th e N a tu re in Neighborhoods Initiative. To a c c e s s th e c o m p le te jo b a n n o u n c e m e n t and re q u ired application m aterials, visit our website at www.metro-region.org/ jobs or pick up a complete packet at Metro Human Resources, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland. To a c c e s s th e c o m p le te jo b a n n o u n c e m e n t and re qu ired application m aterials, visit our website at www.metro-region.org/ jobs or pick up a complete packet at Metro Human Resources, 600 NE Grand Ave., Portland. AA/EEO Employer Page B5 ^Jnrtlaxtb (Obsertu'r September 14, 2005 M E T R O AA/EEO Employer OREGON ZOO GREAT NORTHWEST CASCADE CANYON 06-1156-ZOO Metro is soliciting bids for construction of the Cascade Canyon Exhibit at the Oregon Zoo. Sealed bids must be delivered to the Oregon Zoo, 4001 S.W. Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon 97221- 2799, to the attention ofLee Campbell, Project Manager, no later than 2 :0 0 n.m . P D T Th u rsd ay, O cto be r 20. 2 0 0 5 (postmarks not accepted), and will be publicly opened and read in the Zoo Resource Room. First Tier Subcontractor forms are due from all bidders within two hours of the bid due time or the bid will be considered non-responsive. A Pre-bid conference for prospective Bidders will be conducted in the Zoo Resource Room at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2005. A tten d a n ce at th is m e e ting is m a n d a to ry fo r all p otential prim e bidders. Sub-contractors are encouraged to attend. A site visit is planned following the meeting. The work contemplated consists of construction of three new animal exhibits at The Oregon Zoo (Black Bear, Cougar and Bobcat), including a pedestrian suspension bridge to a trail through the woods, three public viewing structures and three off-exhibit holding fa c ilitie s (C o n ta in m e n t fe ncin g, hotw ire, con cre te & wood construction). Drawings and specifications may be examined and copies requested at Ford Graphics. Bidders are not to contact Metro or the Oregon Zoo to obtain bid documents. Bid instructions, drawings and planholders list can be viewed on-line at www.fordgraphics.com. Plans may be ordered online through PlanWell. All contact should be made with Ford Graphics Bid Services departm ent at 503-227-3424, e-mail: planw ellpdx@ fordgraphics.com . Bid docum ents may also be viewed at the following plan centers: Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center, Oregon Contractors Plan Center. Program Administrator- Early Childhood Focus Extended Studies Portland State University Portland State University Continuing Education/ Graduate School of Education Program Administrator- Special Education Focus PSU se e k s a program a d m in is tra to r w hose prim ary re s p o n s ib ilitie s are sp e c ia l e d u c a tio n pro gra m d e live ry, m arketing, & e xp an sion . The successful candidate will have a master’s degree, at least one year of e xp e rie n c e in m a rk e tin g education, staff development, &/ or c o n tra c te d or c o n tin u in g education. Additionally, applicants m ust be s e lf d ire c te d w ith d e m o n stra te d o rga n iza tio n a l skills, have strong communication skills, & ability to work with a diverse range of people. Preferred skills, knowledge, & exp in: higher e d u cation : sp ecia l education c o n te n t; d ista n ce le a rn in g & te c h n o lo g y e d u c a tio n : & a c a d e m ic , a d m in is tra tiv e K/ng Elementary Parent Lakeitha procedures, & practices within con tin u ed fro m M etro universities. This is a 1.0 FTE position with excellent benefits. have necessary dialogue. For a full position description see “ I fee l lik e w e ’re o u t o f sy n c w w w .h rc .p d x .e d u / o p e n ln g s / an d w e n e e d to g et in r h y th m ,” unclasslfied/lndex.htm, or call 503- M u rd o c h sa id . 725-8279. To apply send letter of Speakers at the event, co-led by a p p lic a tio n , re su m e , & 3 Jefferson High School, will present professional references by mail to Search Committee, CEED/GSE, PO Box 751, Ptld, OR 97207, by fax to 503-725-5599, or by email to (A P) - T he United States is los hopfsn@pdx.edu. Review will begin ing ground in education, as peers im m e diate ly & con tinu e until across the globe zoom by with big finalists are identified. PSU is an ger gains in student achievem ent AA/EO institution and, in keeping and school graduations, a study with the P re sid e n t’s dive rsity show s. initiative, welcomes applications A m ong adults age 25 to 34, the from dive rse ca n d id a te s and U.S. is ninth am ong industrialized candidates who support diversity. nations in the share o f its popula Bids and Quotations are requested from all subcontractors, suppliers, small businesses and all certified D.B.E. firms for the following: Multnomah Channel (Sauvie Island RD) Salem, Orego’n Br. No. 0 2 6 4 1 time of Bid Opening 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. 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. information showing the importance of participation, various ways to be active, and strategies used to en courage com m unication between a parent, their child and their school. I mpromptu discussions wi 11 also take place to share ideas and resources. Com m unity m em bers are asked tion that has at least a high school degree. In the sam e age group, the U nited States ranks seventh, with Belgium, in the share o f people w ho hold a college degree. By both m easures, the United States w as first in the w orld as recently as 20 years ago. said Barry to reserve a space at the sum m it and volunteers are still needed to m ake the event run sm oothly. T o reserve a space, call 503-247-8299ore-m ail je ffsc h o o lssu m m it@ y a h o o .c o m . T o volunteer or m ake a donation, c a ll 5 0 3 - 2 8 7 - 1 4 3 0 o r e -m a il lakeithae @ yah o o .co m . M cG aw , director o f education for the Paris-based O rganization for Cooperation and D evelopm ent. The 30-nation o rganization d evelops the yearly rankings. T op perform ers included Fin land, K orea, the N etherlands, Ja pan, C anada and Belgium . Low Cost Spay & Neuter If you are a low Income individual’ wfro 1 needs assistance with spaying or neutering your pets call: Bid Date: September 2 2 ,2 0 0 5 @ 9:00 AM We are soliciting bids for the following: Provide materials or subcontracts to perform Signs, Barricades, Guardrail, Striping, Fence, Erosion Ctrl/Landscaping, Demo, Wick Drains/Stone Col., Underground Utilities, Reinforcing Steel, Concrete Rail, Painting, Cold Planning Pavement, A.C. Paving, Electrical, Concrete Curbs/Gutters/SW e e Plans may be purchased from ODOT C o n tractor Plan O ffice, 355 Capitol St. NE, and Room 28 - Salem, Oregon Phone # 503-986-3720 503-626-4070 Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc _ 2333 Courage Drive, Suite C Fairfield, CA 94533 Lie. No. 664318 Phone (707) 427-8900 Fax (707) 427-8901 Contact: Betty Rizzio 100% Performance and Payment Bonds may be required. Contact Balfour Beatty Construction, Inc for bonding and insurance assistance. "Help stop pet overpopulation a n d be a responsible pet owner by spaying or tteutering your p e t." NORTH PORTLAND BIBLE COLLEGE 4905 N Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503.288.2919 www.northportlandbiblecollege.org Christie Constructors, Inc. CALIFORNIA LICENSE NO. 237587 www.christieconstructors.com 4925 Seaport Avenue Richmond, CA 94804 Telephone (510) 215-4820 Fax (510) 236-0586-87 E-Mail bill@christieconstructors.com Request for Subcontractor and Suppliers Bids FALL 2005 TERM SCHEDULE September 26 - December 8 C/flssis arc held M onday through Thursday from 6:30 - 9:30pm Monday O T 101 CM 203 UM 202 Portland Aerial Tramway Project Description: Provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment required to furnish and install Structural Steel per the contract documents. Bid Date: September 1 6 ,2 0 0 5 at 11:00 am (we require sub bids well in luesd.n GE 090 PM 220 advance) Contact: ext. 1 or log onto www.poppainc.org An Equal Opportunity Employer For public improvements over $25,000, by submitting a bid all bidders certify that they will pay and comply with the minimum prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800-279C.870. Metro Code provisions 2.04.100 and 200 require all Bidders to follow and document a specific good faith outreach effort to State certified Minority, Em erging and W om en-owned Businesses. Certification of good faith compliance and a declaration of any actual utilization pursuant to both programs are required at the P hoto by K atherine B i . ackmore ZI’ he P ortland O bserver Elliott encourages her daughter Llondyn to do well in school. U.S. Education Slips In World Comparison All bids must conform to the RFB format and be complete including the use of any required forms. Metro may accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, or waive irregularities not affecting substantial rights if such action is deemed in the public interest. For all construction projects over $25,000, all bidders must be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board or the State Landscape Contractors Board. (ORS 279C.365 ( l)(k )). A Future Depends on It ‘Old Testament Survey 1 Jim Sellers, M.Div. Genesis through 11 Samuel ‘Ministry of Worship Jim Newby, M. Exegetical Theology Learn to implement a biblical concept and spirit of worship. ‘Ministry to Urban Families Fred Woods, M.Div. I .earn strategies to assist inner-city families with special needs. Basic English Connie Stanton, B.A. Review basic writing skilla and oral presentations. Biblical Lay Counseling Carol Chism, MSSA "Caring for People God's Way" 1 BillSellberg We solicit and encourage equal opportunity for DBE Subcontractors and Suppliers Participation. Eligible DBE firms must be certified with the City of Portland at the time the Bid is due. Other bidders certified by other agencies will be considered. We will assist bidders in there administrative and technical efforts to submit a bid for this project. Wednesday I’M 101 ‘Equipping the Saints 1 Dave Brown, M.Div. A Navigator couse in discipleship and disciple-making. Thursday ! BI 101 ‘Inductive Bible Study Geoff Hartt, M.Div. Develop skills for independent Bible study and teaching. I NT 101 ‘New Testament Survey 1 Dan Hoffman, B.A. Bids are requested for the following work: • Surveying: Anchor Bolt Verification/ position verification • Concrete supply, pumping, and placemen • Erection and Welding, Field (lower station) • Field touch-up and painting structural steel • Steel material supply • Fabricate Structural Steel (lower station or reasonable proposed portion) Please respond to Christie Constructors, Inc. indicating your intentions at 510-236-0586 j PM 205 Matthew through John ‘Christian Ethics Deborah Loyd, M.A.F..T. Addresses Christian attitude and behavior toward the world. Basic Piano (group and individual lessons) Monday and Thursday, bv appointment only Zetta Burton, B.A. 'Required for the ACM degree in Christian Ministry. NPBC has received State Certification to offer a degree Affiliated Institute of the Association for Biblical Higher Education