September 21, 2011
Minority & Small Business Week
Community Builders
Partnership Formed
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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
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