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Page 16 April 18, 2012 B L J S I N E S S G u id e HARRIS PHOTOGRAPHY C lassifieds / B ids 503-730-1156 Weddings Corporate Events Onsite 5x7 Printing Online Proofs & Orders $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOLCLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 r The Oregon D epartm ent of T ransportation invites all interested parties to a public hearing on am endm ents to the Disadvantaged Business E nterprise (DBE) program waiver that allows ODOT to set race-conscious contract goals for specific groups identified as having a significant contracting disparity. ODOT’ is requesting am endm ents to the waiver from the U.S. D epartm ent of T ransportation based the following 2011 Disparity Study Update findings: • Asian Pacific A m erican-ow ned DBE firms were shown to have increased their share of contracts sufficiently to no longer need race-conscious goals on construction or architectural and related services contracts. • antonioharris.com • State Farm* Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. ASA Certified Tech - Jason Sharp 8804 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97203 Agent 4946 N Vancouver Avenue Portland OR 97217 503286 1103 Fax 503 28b 1146 erne hill h5mb@statefarnj com 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service® Phone # 503-517-0950 Blue Spruce \ ____________________/ Take the Zeal for Life 9 0 Day Chall enge > SIMPLE NUTRITION < > FITNESS < > WEIGHT MANAGEMENT Tax Service Zeal Wellness: an all-in-one nutritional drink P.O. 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Portland Thursday, April 26, 2012 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ODOT Region 1 Headquarters 123 NW Flanders Portland, OR 97209 Conference Rooms A & B Salem Monday, April 30, 2012 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ODOT Technical Services 4040 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem. OR 97302 Black Diamond Room We will review these waiver request changes and hear com m ents from the public. For more information, contact the ODOT Office o f Civil Rights at 503-986-4350. www.zealforlifechallenge.com Portland, Oregon 97283 5 0 3 -2 8 3 -1 5 7 0 Black Am erican and Subcontinent Asian Am erican DBE firms still have significant disparities in construction contracting, dem onstrating continuing need for race conscious goals on construction contracts. A ccom m odations will be provided to persons with disabilities. To request an accom m odation, please call (503) 9B6-4350 o r statew ide relay, 7-1-1. SHARP AUTOMOTIVE Make the “Shaq?” decision! Pick us for all your automotive needs! Oregon Attention Small of^ra^poitatton Business Owners 4724 NE KILLINGSWORTH PORTLAND, OR 97218 \ih cuise w ilh diversity in The p o r t l a n J ( T ver ( '.il! 5O3-2X8-OO33 ads@portlandob scia er.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS METRO SUSTAINABILITY CENTER STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES RFP 12-2099 The Sustainability Center 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 structural engineering consulting services. Sealed proposals are due no later than close of business on May 1, 2012, in Metro's business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Sharon Stiffler, Procurement Analyst, RFP 12-2099. Metro is requesting proposals from qualified structural engineering consultants for work associated with the potential acquisition of the Blue Heron paper mill site. Bidding documents/Proposals 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 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 ail persons and specifically e n co u ra g e s m in ority, w om en-ow ned and e m e rgin g sm all 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. Advertise with diversity til ^ P o rtla n d O b serv er C all 5 0 3 -2 8 8 -0 0 3 3 ads @ portlandobserver.com To Place Your Classified Advertisement Contact: Kathy Linder Phone: 501-288-0033 Fax: 503-288-0015 POSITION: SPECTATOR FACILITIES & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER Apprx. Monthly Salary $6,732 - $8,963 Deadline: 4:30 pm, 05/07/12 * Position: The Spectator Facilities and Development Manager is responsible for the development, operation and m anagem ent of City-ow ned spectator facilities such as Jeld-Wen Field, Memorial Coliseum, Rose Quarter, and the Portland Center for Performing Arts. Please visit our website at: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/ jobs or contact Jarvez Hall, Sr. HR Analyst, (503) 823-5738. The City of Portland is An Equal Opportunity Employer