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“XTerra: X-perience X-treme X-citement”
By Kathleen Carr
In a market crowded with high-
posture posers, the Nissan Xterra
is the genuine article: a real, safari-
grade adventure vehicle that still
handles everyday life on pavement
with refinement and confidence.
The 2007 Xterra looks big, tough
and powerful; especially at the front,
where the massive bumper and V-
strut grille conspire to add bulk and
menace in rear-view mirrors. The
wheel wells are accentuated with
squared-offlines, adding muscular
shoulders to the X terra's stance.
Crowned with a rock-solid easy
access roof rack, the bodywork is
intended to suggest off-road per­
formance. At the same time, Xterra
still projects a high-utility image. It
can handle wet or dirty cargo and
clean up like a champ. Nissan has
kept the Xterra true to its original
concept, for all your rugged off­
road udventures with everything
you need and nothing you don’t.
The Xterra is substantial, sophisti­
cated and refined but it’s not a
‘mommy-mobile’ masquerading as
a rugged SUV for outdoors types.
It is in fact a rugged SUV for out­
doors types! After all, the Xterra is
no poser.
The 2007 Xterra inherited many
well-engineered capabilities from
the Nissan family tree: the fully
boxed ladder frame from the Titan
and the Armada. The power comes
via a 4.0-liter version of Nissan’s
acclaimed VQ V6 used in the 35OZ.
The Xterra shares Nissan’s F-Al-
pha platform, which underpins the
full-size Titan pickup and the Ar­
mada SUV. As a result the Xterra is
an exceptionally capable off-road
vehicle, with attitude. The Nissan
Xterra is an excellent choice for
outdoor adventurers. The Xterra
cruises well on the highway and
handles curves like a thorough­
bred. On the open road the 4.0-liter
V6, has some guts in the midrange,
offering very good throttle re­
sponse, and accelerates well com­
ing out of a comer.
The XterraOR (Off-Road), avail­
able in 4W D only for 2007, adds
exclusive off-road features such as
electronic Hill Assist and Hill De­
scent Control, which allows going
down steep, slippery hills without
constantly applying the brakes.
These sophisticated electronics are
designed to maintain traction and
stability on any terrain. All 4WD
Xterra models feature a locking rear
d iffe re n tia l; g a s-p re ssu riz e d
Bilstein shock absorbers; skid
plates; and BF Goodrich Rugged
Trail T/A tires. This utilily package
comes as a standard bundle on the
Xterra O R. except for the step rails,
which could impede Xtreme rock
climbing . The Off-Road model was
designed specifically for Xtreme
situations, because adventurous
out-of-the-way places are often
subject to changes in weather and
circumstance. All it takes is a little
rain, snow or falling rock to create
a major challenge for the posers.
The Xterra OR gracefully conquers
Xtreme situations with a well-
equipped arsenal: a truck-tough
transfer case with low range elec­
tronic control, a solid rear axel, a
rugged chassis, rack-and-pinion
steering and speed-sensitive steer­
ing assist. Vehicle Dynamic Con­
trol (VDC), four-wheel disc brakes
with anti-lock (ABS), Electronic
Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and
C lassified / B id
This procurement is funded by the City of Portland, City of Gresham,
Multnomah County, and HAP, and includes local funds, as well as
fu n d s from th e U.S. D e p a rtm e n t of H o u sin g and Urban
Development (HUD), Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) - Emergency Food and Shelter Funds, and the State of
Oregon.
Proposals must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday,
March 9, 2007, at the location below.
Copies of the solicitation package can be downloaded by accessing
the following web site:
http://www.hapdx.org/Business/solicitations.html
or, can be picked up at the Housing Authority of Portland office at
the address below, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m.
_and 4:30 p.m. Proposers who download a copy of the RFP should
fax in the registration form provided in order to be added to the
plan holders’ list and receive any addenda.
Two pre-proposal conferences have been scheduled and it is
mandatory that prospective proposers attend one of the
meetings. Proposals will only be considered from those entities
that have a representative signed in and in attendance at one of
the following conferences:
January 10, 2007, 10:00am - 12:00pm, or January 12,
2007, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
NE Police Precinct Community Room - 449 NE Emerson, 97211
The so licita tio n pick-up location, su bm ittal location , and
destination address for all communications is:
Jerry Walker, Purchasing Manager
Housing Authority of Portland
135 SW Ash St., Fifth Floor
Portland, OR 97204
Jerryw2@hapdx.org
503-802-8509
Portland Development
Commission
The Urban Renewal Agency for the
City of Portland, Oregon
We o ffe r a ge n erou s host of
benefits as part of our efforts to
keep PDC a positive, healthy and
productive place to work. PDC
values diversity in its work force
and is committed to
Equal Employment Opportunity
and Affirmative Action.
Apply online at www.pdc.us/jobs
Portland Development
Commission. 222 NW 5th Ave.,
Portland, OR 97209
Jobline: 503.823.3463
iFCORPORATION
On the job for Oregon
Find current job openings and apply online at:
South Waterfront Block 38
The Housing Authority of Portland (HAP) seeks proposals from
non-profit organizations and public agencies to provide Short Term
Rent Assistance to households that are homeless or at risk of
homelessness in Multnomah County. Short Term Rent Assistance
(STRA) includes Safety Off the Street Services (motel vouchers),
eviction prevention assistance, and homeless placement services.
Services must be 24 months or less in duration.
Chief Financial Officer
Senior Project Coordinator
a built-in emergency kit. There is ing-thrill-seeking means to an ad­
even an adjustable channel system venture vehicle. The rugged hare-
on the cargo floor to secure bike bones X terra alm ost dem ands
racks.
youthful, outdoor adventure of the
There is nothing else quite like kind that Generation-Y so loves to
the Nissan Xterra. It’s in itselement spell "Xtreme”. Triumphantly, the
when used with Xtreme attitude as 2007 Nissan Xterra confidently re­
a back-road-prowling-rock-climb- sponds with Xtreme Xcitement!
liaurance
SUB BIDS REQUESTED
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PORTLAND
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #07-01
RENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
P o rtla n d is in te rn a tio n a lly
recognized for its quality of life,
distinctive neighborhoods, and
robust transit system. Playing a
key role in keeping Portland,
Oregon, one of Am erica’s most
liva b le c itie s is the P ortlan d
D e v e lo p m e n t C o m m is s io n 's
mission. PDC is the City's urban
renewal agency, charged with
bringing together resources to
achieve Portland's vision. We're
currently looking for qualified
individuals to com plem ent our
w o rk fo rc e fo r th e fo llo w in g
positions:
2 0 0 7 NISSAN XTERRA 0R-V6 4X4
Engine: 4.0-liter V6. 261-Hp/281-lbs. Torque
Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic-Shift-On-The-Fly 4WD System
MPG: 16-City/21 Highway
MSRP: $29900.
°*FG O ^
DEPUTY (LATERAL)
$3,929 $4,777/ month
Closes January 22, 2007
SENIOR APPRAISER
$4,250 $5,164/m onth
Closes January 22, 2007
TEMPORARYPROGRAM
COORDINATOR
$4,577 / month
January 26, 2007
Open Continuous
TEMPORARY PARK AIDE
$10.00/ hour
Open Continuous
TREASURY ANALYST
$4,464 - $5,426 / month
Closes January 26, 2007
Call (503) 846-8606/TTY (503)
846-4898 for information or see
o u r w e b site : www.co.washing
ton.or.us County application and
supplemental application forms
required. Women, minorities, and
pe op le w ith d is a b ilitie s are
encouraged to apply.
APPLY TO:
Washington County Human
Resources Division
155 N. First Avenue, Suite 270
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Bid Package #6 - Finishes
Pre-Bid Meeting: January 12,2007 at 9:30am
Bids Due: January 26, 2007 at 2:00pm
Bid Documents - Willamette Print & Blueprint (503/223-5011)
or www.bxwa.com
Hoffman Construction
Company of Oregon
Phone: (503) 221-8811 - Bid Fax: (503) 221-8888
805 SW Broadway, Suite 2100 - Portland, OR 97205 - CCB LIC# 28417
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all
interested firms including disadvantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans
and emerging small business enterprises.
Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com
FIREFIGHTER/EMT PARAMEDIC Carpenter
City of Albany
Fire Department
$3,652-$4,617/mo.
(plus potential 8% paramedic
premium)
Approx hourly salary: $22.30 at
entry, to $24.23 after 6 months.
The City of Portland is recruiting
q u a lifie d
c a n d id a te s
fo r
C a rp e n te r, re s p o n s ib le for
performing highly skilled work at
the journey level in a variety of
c on stru ctio n , renovation and
maintenance jobs. Currently filling
vacancies in Portland Parks and
Recreation (finish carpentry),
Bureau of Maintenance (rough
carpentry), and the Portland Water
Bureau (both). See complete job
announcement for requirements
and
a p p lic a tio n
at
w w w .c i.p o rtla n d .o r.u s / io b s / .
Completed applications must be
received by 4:30 p.m., Monday,
January 22,2007. City of Portland
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you are interested injoining-an
outstanding fire department with
exceptional personnel, visit the
C ity 's
W eb
site ,
www.cityofalbany.net, for more
inform ation about the City of
Albany & the Albany Fire Dept, City
b e n e fits , & to p rin t ou t the
application materials; or visit or
call the City of Albany Human
R e sources D ept., (541) 917-
7501. Applicants must have a
current Oregon EMT-Paramedic
c e rtific a tio n & 2 ye a rs of
experience as a firefighter or 12
m on th s’ e xperien ce as a fire
intern with the Albany Fire Dept.
CLARK COLLEGE
A p p ly by: 5:00 p.m ., Friday,
January 26, 2007. AA/EEO
C la rk C o lle g e is a c c e p tin g
a p p lic a tio n s fo r a C o lle g e
Community Events Manager to
FINANCE DIRECTOR
manage a broad range of internal
City of Albany
and external recruitm ent and
$7,339 - $9,174/month
retention activities, tours, and
(City-paid PERS; & medical,
S a la ry is
dental, vision, & life insurances) sp e c ia l e ve n ts.
$39,000/year. Closing date is 5
The C ity o f A lb a n y se e ks an p.m ., Ja n u a ry 16, 2007. For
exceptionally qualified individual com plete position description,
who exemplifies high standards re q u ire m e n ts , and to apply,
o f p e rs o n a l & p ro fe s s io n a l a cce ss
our
w e b site
at
c o n d u c t to be A lb a n y ’s next www.clark.edu/iobs or contact
Finance D irector. Interested Clark College Human Resources,
candidates should possess 10 1800 E. M cLo u gh lin B lvd.,
years of finance experience of Vancouver, WA 98663 (360) 992
which 5 years must be in public 2105 [JOBLINE (360) 992-2836.
seqtor finance & 3 years in a H earing im paired (360) 992
senior management role. Must 2317], AA/EEO employer.
possess a Bachelor’s degree in
b u s in e s s, p u b lic fin a n c e ,
CLARK COLLEGE
business administration, public
adm inistration, accounting, or C la rk C o lle g e is a c c e p tin g
c lo s e ly re la te d fie ld . For a applications for a Secretary Senior
com plete re c ru itm e n t profile to perform complex secretarial
a lo n g w ith th e a p p lic a tio n and customer services duties in
process, visit the City’s Web site support of the College’s Health
atwww.cityofalbany.net. Position Services office. Salary is $2,153/
month. Closing date is 5 p.m.,
isopen until filled. AA/EEO
January 11, 2007. For complete
p o sitio n
d e s c rip tio n ,
Police Desk Clerk
re q u ire m e n ts , and to apply,
Approx hourly salary: $12.20 at
a cce ss
o ur
w e b site
at
entry to $16.87 after 6 months.
The City of Portland is recruiting
Clark College Human Resources,
qualified candidates for limited
1800 E. M cLou gh lin B lvd .,
term Police Desk Clerks, who
Vancouver. WA 98663 (360) 992
p ro vid e a v a rie ty of su p p o rt
2105 [JOBLINE (360) 992 2836.
services to officers on the street
H earing im paired (360) 992-
and in precincts. See complete
2317]. AA/EEO employer.
jo b
announcem ent
fo r
requirements and application at
\dvertise with divei sitv ///
w w w .c i.p o rtla n d .o r.u s / jo b s / .
*ri" I J o r t lit n ò
Completed applications must be
received by 4:30 p.m., Monday,
(Ohscruer
January 22,2007. City of Portland
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Call 503-28K-OOB
w w w .s a if.c o m
SAIF Corporation, Oregon’s leading workers' compensation
insurance provider, has been helping workers and
businesses in Oregon for more than 90 years. We are
committed to hiring and retaining employees who represent
Oregon’s ethnic, cultural, and geographic diversity.
An Equal O pportunity Employer
S U B -B ID S R E Q U E S T E D
C ity o f P ortland
E A S T S ID E C S O T U N N E L P R O JE C T
Q K ie w it
B iif in g e r B erger
Bid Package 5516-091 Geotechnical Instrumentation
Installation
S ub co n tracto r Inform ation Form Due: J a n u a r y 17, 2007
Procurement consists o f installing geotechnical instrumentation
for the Portland East Side CSO Tunnel Project. The scope of
work consists o f furnishing and installing settlement casings,
combined
inclinoineter/piczometers,
and
inclinometers.
Instruments are 6” in diameter and will be installed to an average
depth o f 85 VF. Scope also includes installing 1’’ utility
monitoring points, surface settlement markers, and bridge
settlement markers.
This Procurement is anticipated to begin in Early March and
finish in September 2007.
In order to receive a Bid Package for this work, prospective
Bidders are required to complete the “S ubcontractor
Inform ation Form
5516-091" located on the KBB website
ww w kbbescsp.coin.
*This procurement will bid in mid February 2007*
All questions to be directed to
J e n n if e r G a g n e r , P r o c u r e m e n t M a n a g e r
Phone: 503-290-7042
Fax: 503- 233-8977
e-mail: jennifer(a groupagb.com
Kiewit-Bilfinger Berger
is seeking to develop new
subcontracting partnerships and encourages minorities, women
and emerging small businesses to bid this project.
For Project Information Visit: www kbbescso coin
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