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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 12-1990
METRO PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Planning and Design Flexible Services
Kevin Hart Pokes Fun at His Life
Comic stars in
standup movie
The Planning Department 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 proposals for Planning and Design
Flexible Services Contracts
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS
(AP) — Kevin Hart remembered
when he took the stage early in his
career and told a joke so bad an
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audience member tossed a Buffalo-
style chicken wing at him, slapping
him on the cheek.
"It hit me right here, with the
sauce dripping from my face," said
the comedian, poking his cheek
before pointing to the floor. "It was
the worst. I wanted to step to the
guy who threw it, but he was too big.
You know, I'm a little guy. So, I
wiped the chicken sauce off and
tried to finish."
An embarrassing moment such
as this might have forced any other
amateur comedian into an early re­
tirement. But Hart has found a way
to craft his comedy act around his Kevin Hart star of the comedy concert film "Laugh at My Pain. "
most shameful situations, turning BET Awards. Hart's profile has also film "Act Like A Lady, Think Like A
them into laughable ones.
risen thanks to a string of standup Man, which is based on Harvey's
For Hart, it's therapy.
TV specials, including "Seriously best-selling book.
"That's my drug, to go on stage Funny" in 2010, as well as a Ford
In "Laugh at My Pain," Hart
and show people what I'm going Explorer commercial along with a
openly talks about at his father's
through," said Hart, whose first couple of Air Jordan commercials drug addiction, pokes fun at how
standup comedy movie "Laugh at alongside Miami Heat star Dwyane his family coped with the death o f
My Pain" premiered this month in Wade.
his m other, takes a jab at his 5-
100 AMC theaters in the United
Some consider the 33-year-old toot-5 height and discusses his
States and in East and West Africa. Hart today's king of comedy.
legal separation from his wife
Hart's "therapy" has made him
"He is willing to share his life and Torre Hart, who is also a com e­
one of the most in-demand comedi­ experiences from his past," said
dian. The movie also includes a
ans in the business right now. He's Steve Harvey, one of the "Original
touching moment when Hart vis­
coming off a well-received appear­ Kings" who has given Hart advice its his hom etown in Philadelphia;
ance on the MTV Video Music through his career. Hart has ap­
He holds a fam ily gathering and
Awards, where he delivered the peared as a co-host on Harvey's tears up while giving thanks to his
opening monologue and starred in nationally-syndicated radio pro­ aunt and others for supporting
hum orous vignettes during the gram, "The Steve Harvey Morning him after his m other died from
show; he also hosted this year's Show" and will be in the upcoming cancer in 2007.
’We carry your heart in our hands, with compassion and care”
Sealed proposals are due no later than end of business October 20,
| 2011 in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland,
OR 97232-2736, Attention: Julie Hoffman, Procurement Analyst
RFP 12-1990.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OFTHE WORK
The selected consultant(s) shall assist Metro’s Planning Department
with Planning and Design Services. It is anticipated that several
contracts will be let for Engagement and Communication Services,
Strategic Planning Services, Economic Analysis and Forecasting
Services, Redevelopment and Site Readiness Evaluations, Public
Policy Assistance, and Innovative and Sustainable Development
Practices.
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WHERETO FIND DOCUMENTS
Request for Proposal documents can be viewed and downloaded
at Metro’s website http://www.oregonmetro.gov. click on “Doing
Business W ith” then “Requests for Bids and Proposal.”
Metro may accept or reject any or all proposals, 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
encourages minority, women-owned and emerging small businesses
to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs
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.
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