Black Citizens
Coalition Support
Inmate Recidivism Hearing
Congratulations
Aim for strategies to combat problem
on your wedding
Law m akers will focus on reduc­
ing recidivism rates for people co m ­
ing out 'of prison during a joint
w orkshopof legislative com m ittees
chaired by State Rep. Chip Shields,
a Portland D em ocrat representing
north and northeast Portland.
The hearing will begin at 8 p.m.
Thursday. May 29 in Hearing Room
D at the State Capitol in Salem.
Experts and leaders in the field
will offer information and testimony
on the im portance o f re-entry pro­
g ra m s . c o g n itiv e b e h a v io ra l
therapy, em ploym ent, transition
services and what O regon is doing
to reduce recidivism .
T estim ony will be provided by
Richard Stroker o f the C enter for
E ffe c tiv e P u b lic P o lic y , K en
Robinson o f Correctional C ounsel­
ing Inc., Clarinet' Boston o f Better
People. Peter S prengelm eyerof the
Oregon Social Learning Center and
others.
Shields sponsored legislation
creating the Public Safety Strate­
gies Task Eoree to take a com plete
look at O regon's corrections and
crim e prevention system s and how
the state can do a better jo b of
reducing future crim e.
"Key to our ability to reduce
crim e is our ability to stop recidi­
vism," he said. "Until we are fo­
cused on solving the very critical
issues o f housing, jo b s and on­
going drug treatm ent for people as
they com e out o f prison, we are
going to continue to see higher
than necessary rates o f recidivism .
This hearing will focus us on the
problem s people face com ing out
o f prison and w hat are our best
strategies for preventing them from
returning to crim inal activity."
The Black Citizens Coalition of Portland Neighborhoods
receives financial support from the Safeway Foundation on
Tuesday. Pictured are (from left) Willie Brown, coalition
executive director, Shelli Curry, coalition office manager, and
Dan Floyd, Safeway director of public affairs.
The Steel Bridge will close to all
cars, trucks and buses lor about
three m onths lor construction on
the I-205/Portland Mall Light Rail
project. Crew s will connect new
tracks and signals to the existing
tracks on the Steel Bridge, as well as
do other m aintenance work on the
bridge.
Starting Sunday. June I, seven
bus lines that use the bridge will be
detoured to the Broadw ay and
Burnside bridges, and starting June
10. the Steel Bridge closes to all
vehicle trat lie.
Light-rail construction during
August means Max trains will not
Congratulations Graduates!
Molly Ann Allison (left) and RakeemAnduar
Washington (right)
Lewis & Clark Law School Class of 2008
PREDATORS OF THE SERENGETI
AND THE RED APE RESERVE
THE OREGON ZOO
PORTLAND, OREGON
Market Center & Extended Studies Tenant Im provem ent
Portland State U niversity - Portland, OR
Bid Date: May 28, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
BID DATE: JUNE 12, 2008 AT 2:00 P.M.
SUB BIDS REQUESTED
HOWARD S. WRIGHT CONSTRUCTORS
Portland International Airport
In-Line Baggage Screening Improvements (BSI)
Bid Package #5 - Phases 3 - 9
425 N W 10th Avenue, Suite 200-A, Portland. O R 97209
Phone (503) 546-6180; Fax (503) 546-6181
Portland International Airport
Headquarters and P2 Parking Garage (HQP2)
Bid Package #4 - All Other Work
Pre-Bid Meeting (Drywall/MEP only): June 4 at 9 -lla m
Pre-Bid Meeting (All Trades): June 4 at 1 0 -lla m
Bids Due: June 20, 2008 at 2:00pm
Bid Documents - Precision Images (503/274-2030) orwww.bxwa.com
Hoffm an Construction
Com pany of Oregon
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Phone: (5 0 3 ) 2 2 1 - 8 8 1 1 - B id Fax: (5 0 3 ) 2 2 1 -8 8 8 8
805 SW Broadway. Suite 2100 - Portland, OR 97205 - CCB LIC# 28417
Questions concerning Subcontract/Purchase Agreement Terms and Conditions. Insurance,
Bonding, and/or M/W/ESB requirements should be directed to: Jon Grasle. Tel 503/221
8811. Fax 503/222 8888, or E mail: Jon Grasle@Hoffmancorp.com.
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
Goods and Supplies
MERC Request for Bids -
Oregon Convention Center Tables and Table Carts
Bids are due by 11:30 a.m., Monday June 9, 2008 and can be
submitted via certified mail, fax, electronic mail or hand delivered
in person. Bid opening will be at 1:30 p.m. at the MERC Business
Office.
MERC reserves the right to reject all or any Bids not confirming to
th e in tent and pu rpose of the C o n tra ct D ocum en ts and
specifications or to reject for good cause any and all Bids upon a
finding of MERC that it is in the public interest to do so or to waive
any informality or irregularity in any Bid or Bids. MERC further
reserves the right to award the Contract at any time within thirty
(30) days following the Bid opening date.
For any additional information concerning this request for bids,
please contact Heather Olsen, MERCConstruction/Capital Division
Manager at (503) 731-7846.
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Minimum Service CHG.
$45.(M)
Carpet Cleaning
2 Cleaning Areas or more
$30.00 Each Area
Pre-Spray Traffic Areas
(Includes: ! small Hallway)
1 Cleaning Area (only)
$40.00
(Includes Pre-Spray Traffic Area • Hallway Extra)
Stairs (12-16 stairs)
$25.00
(With Other Services)
Additional $10.00
Sofa
Loveseat
Sectional
Chair or Recliner
Throw Pillows
(With Other Serv ices)
$79.00
$59.00
$109 - $139
$35 - $49
$5.00
See Flyers for Additional Prices
Call For Appointment
(503) 281-3949
For contracting opportunities with the City of Portland and for
valuable information on how to do business with the City, please
log on to the Bureau of Purchases Web Page:
www.portlandonllne.com/omf/purchaslng
C ity o f P o rtla n d
Bureau of Purchases
1120 SW Fifth Ave. Room 750, Portland OR 97204
503-823-6855
In addition to all the areas of work bidding the following are MWESB Only
bid items: Glazing, Special Wall Surfaces. Identifying Devices, Walland
Door Protection, Metal Storage Shelving
Pre-Bid Meeting: 1:00 pm, May 29Bids Due: 2:00 pm,
June ll B id Documents - Precision Images (503/274-2030)
or www.bxwa.com
Hoffm an Construction
Com pany of Oregon
Phone: (5 0 3 ) 2 2 1 -8 8 1 1 - Bid Fax: (5 0 3 ) 2 2 1 -8 8 8 8
805SW Broadway, Suite 2100 - Portland, OR 97205 - CCB LIC# 28417
Questions concerning Subcontract/Purchase Agreement Ternts and Conditions. Insurance,
Bonding, and/or M/W/ESB requirements should be directed to: Jon Grasle. Tel 503/221-
8811. Fax 503/2218888. or E-mail: Jon Grasle@Hoffmancorp.com.
We are an equal opportunity em plpyerand 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
POSITION: Regulatory and Public Affairs Group Manager
Apprx. Monthly Salary $7,198 - $9,594
Deadline: 4:30 pm, 6/23/2008
*Position: This Regulatory and Public Affairs Group Manager is
responsible for planning, organizing and directing the programs
and activities of the Bureau of Environmental Sefvices' Regulatory
& Public Affairs Group. Please visit our website at: http://
www.ci.portland.or.us/iobs or contact Jarvez Hall, Sr. Human
Resources Analyst, (503) 823-5738. The City of Portland is An
Equal Opportunity Employer
Portland Developm ent Com m ission
The Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Portland, Oregon
The Metropolitan Exposition Recreation Commission (MERC) is
soliciting bids for 900 tables and 28 table carts for the Oregon
C o n ve n tio n C e nte r. S p e c ific a tio n s are p u b lish e d at
www.mercvenues.org and can also be obtained by contacting
M ERC C a p ita l P ro je c ts D ivisio n at 5 0 3 -7 3 1 -7 9 2 7 or
reneepace@mercvenues.org. Bid packets are also available at the
MERC Business Office located at 777 NE MLK Jr. Blvd (inside the
Oregon Convention Center).
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning
Residential & Commercial Services
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
SUB-BIDS REQUESTED
SUB BIDS REQUESTED
Martin Cleaning Service
Area & Oriental Rug Cleaning
Auto/Boat/RV Cleaning
Deodorizing & Pet Odor Treatment
Spot & Stain Removal Service
Scotchguard Protection
C lassifieds /B ids
We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub-bids
from disadvantaged, minority, women and emerging small
business enterprises.
New Prices Effective May 1,2007
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
cross the Steel Bridge for three
weeks for the rail tie-in work. C on­
struction will occur around theclock
during the expected three-week clo­
sure.
Riders can take a shuttle bus
around construction betw een the
Rose Q u a rte r and O ld T o w n /
Chinatown Max stations, or walk or
bike across the bridge. W alking
across the bridge likely will take the
same am ount o f tim e as using the
bus shuttle.
For trip -p lan n in g assistan ce,
visit tri met.org or call 503-238-RIDE
w eekdays betw een 7:30 a.m. and
5:30p.m.
CCB #164711
Ira & Betty
Hudson
Heavily Soiled Area:
Steel Bridge Closures to Begin
f
May 28. 2008
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