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Page 14 April 12, 2017 C LASSIFIED /B IDS Project Coordinator II (Entrepreneurship and Community Economic Development) Working at the Portland Development Commission (PDC) offers a rare opportunity: to be an integral part of a dedicated team that guides the city in its aspirations toward becoming one of the most globally competitive, equitable, and healthy cities in the world. Village East Apartments Metro runs the Oregon Zoo, Oregon Convention Center, Portland Expo Center and Portland’5 Center for the Arts and provides services that cross city limits and county lines including land use and transportation planning, parks and nature programs, and garbage and recycling systems. 6330 Main St. Springfield, Or 97478 (541) 747-8171 (Phone) (541) 747-4612 (Fax) Effective May 1, 2017 the waiting list at Village East Apartments will be closing and no further applications will be accepted. The Project Coordinator II Visit oregonmetro.gov/jobs for of the Entrepreneurship current openings and a link to and Community Economic our online hiring center. Development Team within Metro is an Affirmative Action / the Economic Development Equal Opportunity Employer Department at PDC will use skills in economic development, Advertise with diversity in community outreach and business support to build public The and private sector relationships that advance startup and small Call 503-288-0033 email ads@portlandobserver.com business opportunities and growth. This role places you on the cutting edge of developing CALL FOR BIDS and implementing industry best CITY OF CAMAS practices that foster vibrant small business ecosystems DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS throughout the city, with a focus FOREST HOME ROAD SLIDE REPAIR on increasing business know- CITY PROJECT NO. SS-612C1 how, access to capital, new markets, and mentorship for Bid Date: Friday, April 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. underserved entrepreneurs. Sealed bids will be received by the City of Camas, Office of You’ll be a vital member Administrative Services, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, Washington, of a team identifying and 98607 until 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 28, 2017, and will then and implementing new programs there be publicly read for the construction of the improvement. to support business growth All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit in and wealth creation in priority cash, certified check, cashier’s check, or surety bond in an amount neighborhoods and among equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. priority populations. Your work Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and will encompass connecting furnish satisfactory performance and payment bonds within the individuals to business technical time stated in the 2016 WSDOT Standard Specifications, the bid assistance providers and private proposal deposit shall be forfeited to the City of Camas. and non-profit lenders as well Bid packages may be picked up in the Camas City Hall, Public as developing relationships with Works Department located at 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, neighborhood-based anchor Washington, after 2:00 P.M. on Monday, April 10, 2017. Plans and institutions to grow business Specifications may be purchased for $120.00 ($130.08including opportunities. tax) both of which are non-refundable. Registration as a planholder The ideal candidate will possess is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Please contact Ronda a strong self-awareness, Syverson, City of Camas, at 360-817-7256; or at rsyverson@ sharply honed listening skills, cityofcamas.us to purchase bid documents. an intuitive ease with broad Portland Observer community engagement, cross- cultural relationships and bridge building, and a passion for helping small businesses, startups and entrepreneurs thrive in Portland. Salary: $68,753 - $90,534 annually To Apply: You must submit a resume, cover letter and online application to be considered for this position. Please note – Your application must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 23, 2017. Visit www.pdc.us for the complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. PDC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Metro is seeking an Executive Director at the Oregon Convention Center. The OCC Executive Director will bring exceptional leadership in the management of public facilities, a solid business background, sales and marketing expertise, entrepreneurial experience, a passion for sustainable operations, a commitment to advancing equity through leadership and management practices and proven performance as a motivator and team player to Metro’s visitor venue management team. Event Assistant, full-time, Oregon Convention Center, $19.95 – $26.95 hourly. Deadline: 4/17/2017 These opportunities are open to First Opportunity Target Area (FOTA) residents: This area includes the following zip codes located primarily in N, NE and a small portion of SE Portland: 97024, 97030, 97203, 97211, 97212, 97213, 97216, 97217, 97218, 97220, 97227, 97230, 97233, 97236, and 97266, whose total annual income was less than $47,000 for a household of up to two individuals or less than $65,000 Deadline to apply is April 26, for a household of three or more. 2017 by 5:00 pm. Salary Visit oregonmetro.gov/FOTA for the is $123,806 to $185,709 complete job announcement and annually. Visit oregonmetro.gov/ a link to our online hiring center or jobs for current openings and a visit our lobby kiosk at Metro, 600 link to our online hiring center. NE Grand Ave, Portland. Metro is an Affirmative Action / Metro is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This project includes Federal Aid transportation funding and will require a minimum of 4% DBE participation. 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 in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award. 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 Homeland Security), submitted with their bid proposal, affirming their enrollment and participation in the program. The Contractor shall be required to continue their participation in the program throughout the course of their contract with the Informational copies of maps, plans, and specifications are on file City. Prime contractors shall require and verify that each of their subcontractors and lower tiered subcontractors are also enrolled for examination at the following locations: and participants in the E-Verify program. This is intended to be • Public Works Department, 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, used exclusively for employees hired after contract award and for Washington 98607 the duration of the contract with the City of Camas. Please go • Local participating plan centers in the project area to the Engineering page of the City of Camas web site at www. The improvement for which bids will be received follows: ci.camas.wa.us for additional information and to view Ordinance Bid opening at 11:00 A.M., Friday, April 28, 2017 No. 2626. 616 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, WA 98607 This contract provides for the Forest Home Road Slide Repair project. The project includes excavation of slide material, construction of a gabion wall, structural backfill, paving with HMA, installation of guardrail, and other related items in accordance with the attached Contract Plans and Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. For information specific to this project please contact: Jim Hodges – City of Camas (360) 817-7234 or jhodges@cityofcamas.us E-Verify, is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security 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. The City of Camas expressly reserves the right to reject any or all The Work shall be physically complete within 40 working days Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with it best serves the interests of the City. the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and ________________________________ any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the Jennifer Gorsuch, City Clerk Public Works Department, Camas City Hall, Camas, Washington.