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September 21, 2011 Minority & Small Business Week Community Builders Partnership Formed continued from page 16 O' Neill/Walsh Community Build ers is also a reflection of the two companies’ shared philosophical approach to the betterment of the community. “Combining our forces is logi cal,” explained Rahming. “We know each other well. We have a similar approach to business, and comple mentary skills. Together, we are a formidable team.” O ’Neill Electric, Inc. and Walsh Construction Co. will retain their individual, separate businesses; there will be no change to the opera tions, ownership or management of either company. O'Neill Electric, Inc. was incor porated in 1998 and has developed an outstanding reputation in gen eral contracting, electrical work, and construction safety and controls. Walsh Construction Co., formed in 1961 and incorporated in 1974, is a general contractor specializing in affordable mixed-use, multi-unit, special needs and student housing, as well as education buildings, build ing renovation and historic preser vation. REQUEST FOR BIDS METRO SUSTAINABILITY CENTER NATIVE SEED RFB 124988 Come Bid With Us Portland Public School District welcomes interest and participa tion by MBE, WBE and ESB companies in our contracts for goods and services. Throughout the year, we purchase a variety of items including office equipment, school supplies, paper products, m aintanance services, construction projects and more. Please contact our office for additional information on bidding opportunities Dave Fajer Director of Procurement and Distribution Portland Public Schools 501 North Dixon Portland OR 97227 (503)916-3576 (503) 916-3109 fax dfajer@pps.net The Sustainability Center of Metro, a metropolitan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, located at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232- 2736, is hereby requesting sealed bids for Native Seed. Sealed bids are due at 2:00 p.m., October 11, 2011, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232- 2736, Attention: Sharon Stiffler RFB 12-1988. The contract contemplated consists of native plant seed to be used for restoration projects on Metro-owned lands. The Contractor shall supply native wild collected or field grown seed (local genotype) of the seed species listed under Schedule of Bid Prices. Bids will be based on the lowest unit price for each seed species. Multiple contracts may be awarded based on seed availability and price. Bidders do not have to bid on each species. The Request for Bids can be viewed and downloaded at M etro’s website http:// www.oregonmetro.gov, click on "Doing Business”, then "Requests for bids and proposal”. 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. Metro extends equal opportunity to all persons and specifically e n co u ra ge s m in ority, w om en-ow n ed and e m e rg in g sm all businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, program s and services. Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political affiliation or martial status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov. SUB BIDS REQUESTED OHSU Flow Cytometry/Genomics Core Lab & Office Improvements Pre-Bid Meeting: Sept 15 2:00 PM Bids Due: Sept 23 2:00 PM Bid Documents - ARC Oregon 503/227-3424 or www.oregon.fordgraphics.com > Public Planroom ri 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 Page 27 We encourage and appreciate your interest in doing business with Portland Public Schools