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October 17, 2012 a'*!e ^Jortlani* (©hseruer.______________________ Pase 19 The Mightiest Wind c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 11 w eeks. "Countless Oregonians over the age of 50 remembers where they were when the Columbus Day Storm hit," says Oregon H istorical Society Executive D ire c to r K erry T y m ch u k . "Though the storm caused ex tensive destruction to the Pa cific Northwest, it also brought communities together as neigh bors shared the few resources they had with each other during the repowering process." When visitors enter the ex hibit, sponsored by Portland Gen eral Electric, they will be in stantly transported back in time to 1962. Inside the exhibit, large scale artifacts will recreate the de struction caused by the storm. Step into a wind machine to ex perience the wind gusts Orego nians would have felt 50 years ago during the storm's peak. Kids and adults alike will en joy playing meteorologist for a day, as KGW Chief Meteorolo gist Matt Zaffino instructs visi tors how to tell the weather with the exhibit's green screen. The exhibit will also feature photo graphs, film footage, and inter views from the many Orego nians who still remember the event. As visitors leave the exhibit, they can learn about disaster preparedness from PGE, who was responsible for much of the repowering process in 1962. The Oregon History Museum at the Oregon Historical Society is located at 1200 S.W. Park Ave. The exhibit will be on dis play through Jan. 6. Museum hours are Monday through Sat urday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Visitor information and a list of current exhibits can be found at ohs.org. Advertise with diversity in ,1k PorrlandObeen er Call 503-288-0033 ads (report|andob se n c r .c o m c o n t i n u e d f r o m page 10 Chunky Marinara Sauce Directions: Ingredients: browned. Stir in mushrooms and bell pep per, and cook until these vegetables are soft. Mix in pasta sauce, diced tomatoes, and white wine. Season with Italian sea soning, basil, and garlic. Pour over pork chops in slow cooker. 3. Cook on Low for 7 to 8 hours. To serve, place a slice of cheese over each chop, and cover with sauce. CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF CAMAS WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS - PHASE 2B ENGINEER S ESTIMATE $3,000,000 I Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of I Camas, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington 98607, up to 10:00 I a.m. local time-on Thursday, November 8, 2012, for furnishing the I necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof I to construct the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements - I Phase 2B. I The project includes the construction of the Camas Wastewater I Treatment Facilities (WWTF) Improvements - Phase 2B, including I the following: construct a new Secondary Clarifier No. 3 complete I with RAS Pump Station, WAS Pump Station, and Scum Pump Station; I construct a Digester Gas Hydrogen Sulfide Scrubber System; modify I the existing UV Disinfection/Effluent Pump Station Building and install • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 onion, chopped • 1 clove garlic, chopped • 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce • 1 teaspoon white sugar • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. 2. Mix in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, sugar, oregano and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until flavors are blended, stirring frequently. the visit. No unauthorized visits or unscheduled visits will be allowed. The Contractor is obligated to pay Prevailing Wages as determined by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries Prevailing Wages, Rates for Clark County effective November 8,2012. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Camas, Washington and the Washington State Public Works Trust Fund. Neither the State of Washington nor any of it departm ents or employees are, or shall be, a party to any contract or any subcontract resulting from this solicitation of bids. The City of Camas expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City. E-Verify Requirements: Per City of Camas Ordinance No. 2626, as a condition for the award or renewal of any contract after January 1, 2012, the Contractor shall enroll in the E-Verify program through the United States Department of Homeland Security and thereafter shall provide the City with a copy of the Memorandum of Understanding (issued by a new effluent disc filter system; modify the existing Secondary Clarifier Homeland Security), submitted with their bid proposal, affirming their No. 2 mechanism (additive item); and modify the Biosolids Dryer enrollment and participation in the program. The Contractor shall be Building to install metal wall panels to enclose a portion of the Sludge required to continue their participation in the program throughout the course of their contract with the City. Prime contractors shall Storage Area (additive item). require and verify that each of their subcontractors and lower tiered The Work shall be substantially complete within 220 working days subcontractors afe also enrolled and participants in the E-Verify after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All program. This is intended to be used exclusively for employees hired bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the after award and for the duration of the contract with the City of Camas. Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any Please go to the Engineering page of the City of Camas web site at addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, www.ci.camas.wa.us for additional information and to view Ordinance Municipal Center, Camas, Washington. No. 2626. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the “City of Cam as” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid. Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the City of Camas, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Contractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Seattle office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 701 Dexter Avenue North, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98109, (206) 284- 0860. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((206) 283-3206) or emailed (gravosborne@ g-o.com ). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder Is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. A Prebid Conference is scheduled for Thursday, October 25, 2012. The conference will begin at the Camas Public Library, 625 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington at 10:00 a.m. (local time). Prospective bidders are encouraged to participate. Any other site visits shall be limited to 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and shall be coordinated through the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., Chad Newton at (206) 284-0860, at least 24 hours in advance of E-Verify, is an Internet based system operated by the Department of H om eland S e cu rity in p a rtn ersh ip with the S ocia l S e cu rity Administration at no charge. E-Verify has been determined to be a suitable means for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. Please visit the Department of Homeland Security’s web site at http://www.dhs.gov/ index.shtm and select E-Verify to learn more or to enroll in this program. In an effort to maximize the creation of American jobs and restoring economic growth, the City of Camas encourages the use of products and services that are made in the United States of America whenever and wherever possible. The City of Camas is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The City encourages the solicitation and recruitment, to the extent possible, of certified minority-owned (MBE) and women-owned (WBE) businesses in construction of this project. I I I I I As provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, the Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, sex or national origin in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including procurement of materials and leases of equipment. I Questions should be directed to Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., Chad Newton at (206) 284-0860. (Signed) JOAN DURGIN CITY CLERK I
