¡r*!' ^lortlanì» (Observer Page 6 Multnomah County is announcing a recruitment for a Chief Diver­ sity and Equity Officer. This announcement is open until filled. First review of applications will occur beginning January 31, 2014. Interested? For complete position information and application in­ structions, go to http://www.multcoiobs.org and click on Job Open­ ings. Multnomah County is an equal opportunity employer. We actively recruit individuals from diverse back­ grounds to enhance service delivery to our diverse community. Our commitment to exceptional cus­ tomer service relies upon a team-oriented workplace and a continu­ ous quality improvement environment. PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITATION TO BID - CONSTRUCTION #2013-1719 Access Control & Camera Equipment - Phase 3 BIDS DUE 2/11/14 AT 2:00PM PUBLIC OPENING 2/11/14 AT 2:05PM Portland Public Schools, School District No. U , Multnomah County, seeks written Bids from qualified firms to provide access control and camera equipment. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 8:00 AM on 1/27/14, beginning at Peninsula School, 8125 N Emerald St., Portland, OR 97217. Bus transportation has been ar­ ranged for mandatory participation at pre-bid meeting. Subcon­ tractors are encouraged to attend. Full details can be found within the Invitation to Bid documents. Sealed Bids, in an envelope clearly listing the vendor name and Bid title, will be received by Paul Williams, Contract Analyst at: Bid Desk, Purchasing & Contracting, Blanchard Education Service Center, 501 N. Dixon St, Portland OR 97227, not later than 2:00 PM, 2/11/14. The Invitation to Bid documents may be obtained at the ORPIN website, www.orpin.oregon.gov. Firms must be registered with ORPIN to obtain and download documents; registration is at no cost. Contract terms, conditions and Specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing & Contracting Department, 5 0 1 N. Dixon Street, Portland Oregon, 97227. For additional information about this project, please contact Paul Williams, at 503.916.3316, or email at purchasing@pps.net. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS METRO YOUTH ECOLOGY CORPS RFP2517 The Oregon Zoo, operated by 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 requesting proposals for Youth Ecology Corps. Sealed proposals are due no later than 2:00 p.m., February 6,2014, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Karen Slusarenko, Procurement Analyst, RFP 2517. Metro seeks to contract with a youth workforce development orga­ nization with a strong background in youth employment and using conservation-related crew work as a means to provide positive ex­ periences for youth and to support on-the-ground conservation projects. The contractor will work cooperatively with Metro to pro­ vide job readiness training and on-the-ground conservation work experience to youth coming from diverse, under served and at risk backgrounds. The selected organization will manage youth work crews that will accomplish habitat restoration and community en­ hancement projects within Metro’s parks and natural areas. Metro will in turn provide funding, work projects, and environmental edu­ cation programming for the work crews. This program will be known as the Youth Ecology Corps (YEC). Proposals can be viewed and downloaded from the Oregon Pro­ curement Information Network (ORPIN), at httD://orpin.oregon.gov/ open.dll/. 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 en­ courages 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 handi­ cap, political affiliation or martial status. Metro fully complies with I Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statutes and regulations in all programs and activities. For more information, or I to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov. SUB BIDS / SUPPLIER QUOTES REQUESTED PCC SE Campus Mt. Tabor Phase II 2305 SE 82nd Avenue, Portland, OR Bids due Feburary 3rd, 2014 at 10 am PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS O’Neill Electric Inc. INVITATION TO BID - CONSTRUCTION # 2013-1716 is currently bidding Phase II of the Mt. Tabor PCC Campus renovation Please visit www.owcb.com for the full list of scopes bidding Pre-Bid Walkthrough: Friday, January 24th, 2014 at 10 am at the front entrance on 2306 SE 82nd Ave Trades Excluded: None Plans are available for review on 1 /17/14 at: Will be available at www.owcb.com DJC Plan Center, Contractors Plan Center, and iSqFt Online Platform Special Notes: This is a Prevailing Wage project with Workforce Training requirements. Certified payroll reporting is required. O’Neil Electric Inc. 4444 SE 27th Avenue, Portland, OR 97202 (503) 493-6045 FAX (503) 460-0956 Contact: Emma Brennan ORCCB# 129027 O’Neill Electric Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and requests sub-bids from Minority, women, disadvantaged and emerging small business enterprises. — __-______________ - ‘ - * '■ January 22, 2014 Wire Glass Replacement - Group 2 BIDS DUE 2/5/14 AT 2:00PM PUBLIC OPENING 2/5/14 AT 2:05PM Portland Public Schools, School District No. U ; Multnomah County, seeks written Bids from qualified firms to provide wire glass re­ placement. A mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held at 7:00 AM on 1/21/14, at Sitton School, 9930 N Smith St., Portland, OR 97203. Subcontractors are encouraged to attend. Sealed Bids, in an envelope clearly listing the vendor name and Bid title, will be received by Paul Williams, Contract Analyst at: Bid Desk, Purchasing & Contracting, Blanchard Education Service Center, 501 N. Dixon St, Portland OR 97227, not later than 2:00 PM, 2/5/14. The Invitation to Bid documents may be obtained at the ORPIN website, www.orpin.oregon.gov. Firms must be registered with ORPIN to obtain and download documents; registration is at no cost. Contract terms, conditions and Specifications may be reviewed at the Purchasing & Contracting Department, 5 0 1 N. Dixon Street, Portland Oregon, 97227. For additional information about this project, please contact Paul Williams, at 503.916.3316, or email atpurchasing@pps.net. Metro Event Custodian - Oregon Con­ vention Center, part-time, $13.16 - $14.89 hourly. Deadline: 01/30/ 14 Lead Electrician - Oregon Con­ vention Center, $34.89 - $37.52 hourly. Deadline: 01/29/14 Operating Engineer II - Oregon C o n ve n tio n C enter, $28 .8 7 - $31.04 hourly. Deadline: 01/29/ 14 Set-up and Housekeeping Custo­ dian -- Oregon Convention Center, $15.40 - $17.35 hourly. Deadline: 01/30/14 These opportunities are open to First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA) residents - Columbia Blvd on the north; 42nd Ave on the east; the Banfield Freeway on the south, and North Chautauqua Blvd on the west, whose total annual in­ come does not exceed $25,000 as an individual, or $40,000 for an entire household, for the past 12 months. To apply: visit our web site at: www.oregonmetro.gov/iobs for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center or visit our lobby kiosk at Metro, 600 NE Grand Ave, Portland. AA/EEO Employer The Office of Neighborhood In­ volvement is seeking a Public In­ volvement Best Practices Coor­ dinator The position is responsible for de­ veloping, coordinating, and sup­ porting the Public Involvem ent Best Practices Program. Respon­ sibilities include supporting the Public Involvement Advisory Coun­ cil (PIAC), a City commission of community leaders and City staff that develops guidelines and policy recommendations for citywide in­ volvement of the public in govern­ ment decision making; convening professional development forums and workshops (Citywide Public Involvement Network or CPIN) on public involvement skills and top­ ics for City staff; and providing technical assistance to City agen­ cies with a focus on equitable pub­ lic involvement policy, strategies fo r e n g a g in g h is to ric a lly underrepresented communities, and online digital engagem ent tools. S ALAR Y: $ 4,7 5 3 to Monthly $ 6 ,3 3 5 For the full announcement please go to www.portlandoregon.gov/ jobs