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Bids/classifieds Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. To place your ad, email advertising@theskanner.com RECEPTIONIST / OFFICE SERVICES ASSISTANT POLICE OFFICER ENTRY-LEVEL $4792/month $5247 Second year & $6280 Third year The City of Everett seeks a diverse group of quali- fied individuals who are interested in a police career that provides pro- fessional and personal challenges and rewards. To apply go to: HR Dept., 2930 Wetmore Ave., Suite 5A, Everett, WA 98201, (425) 257-8768 or www.ci.everett.wa.us . Applications must be received by Friday, 8/19/11. EOE. 7-13-11 REQUEST FOR BIDS ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITION The WA State Convention Center (WSCC) is accepting applications for Receptionist / Office Services Assistant. Excellent customer service skills required. Duties include: operating multi-line phone, greeting guests and database management. High School diplo- ma or GED and 2 years experience as a receptionist with experience using various software programs. 7-13-11 RETAIL REPRESENTATIVE INVITATION TO BID CITY OF LA CENTER OLD TOWN ROADS PROJECT, PW 2011-03, 2011-CDBG-1104 Sealed proposals for furnishing all materials, labor and equipment for the following described work will be received by the City of La Center at 214 E. 4th Street, La Center, WA 98629 by August 2, 2011 at 3 PM. If for- warded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the pro- posal shall be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of La Center, 214 E. 4th Street, La Center, Washington 98629. Bids will not be accepted via fac- simile or electronic mail. Each proposal shall be com- pletely sealed in a package addressed as required. At this time the sealed bids will be publicly opened and read. A contract will be awarded or all bids rejected with- in 45 days after the bid opening. PROJECT NAME: OLD TOWN ROADS PROJECT, PW 2011-03, 2011-CDBG-1104 The Parks and Environmental Services Department of Metro, a metropolitan service district organized under the laws of the State of Oregon and the Metro Charter, locat- ed at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, is requesting sealed bids for roof replacement for the Household Hazardous Waste (H2W) facility at Metro Central Transfer Station. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Project consists of road reconstruction on 6th Street from Cedar – Elm Avenue and Dogwood Avenue from 5th – 6th Street. A pervious concrete pedestrian path will be installed on the three above mentioned blocks separated from the road by a planter strip. Metro seeks an experienced contractor to replace the roof on the Household Hazardous Waste (H2W) Facility at Metro Central Transfer Station, located at 6161 NW 61st Ave., Portland, Oregon 97210. The building was constructed in 1993. It has a flat roof area of approximately 4,658 square feet. The roof con- sists of open web joists and steel decking, with a tapered built-up Manville roof system. The building has fans, chillers and other HVAC equipment on most of the lower levels. Approximately 2,510 square feet of roof are relatively free of equipment and other obstacles. It is in this area that Metro desires to have a “green roof” installed. The work consists of removal and replacement of the existing built-up roof of approximately 4,658 square feet, with a Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) fully-adhered roof sys- tem. Approximately 2,510 square feet of the total roof will be covered with a “green roof,” consisting of vegetated area with lightweight soil not to exceed 16 lbs. per square foot (PSF) when fully saturated. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes which clearly identify the item(s) as stated in the RFB. Bidding documents, (including plans and specifications depicting the work) may be viewed on Metro’s website at http://www.oregonmetro.gov under “Doing Business With”, 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 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 affil- iation 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 infor- mation, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov. 7-13-11 7-13-11 Visit www.wscc.com for further info or to download an application. Applications are also available at the WSCC Service Entrance, 9th and Pike, Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Apps must be completed for consideration. Jobline: (206) 694-5039. EOE. METRO PARKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ROOF REPLACEMENT FOR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY RFB 12-1922 Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m., August 2, 2011, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Karen Slusarenko, RFB 12-1922. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. and read at that time in room 275. National College of Natural Medicine is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach the Herbs I-III course series taught in the second year of the core Master of Science of Oriental Medicine curriculum in our Classic Chinese Medicine program. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 7/31/11 EOE This project is financed through the Community Development Block Grant program with funds obtained from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This contract will be subject to regulations of the Department of Labor and Housing and Urban Development. Attention is called to federal provisions for Equal Employment Opportunities, HUD Section 3, requirements and the minimum wages as set forth in the contract documents. The issuing office for Contract Documents is City of La Center Public Works, 419 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. A201, La Center, WA 98629, (360) 263-7665. Plans will be avail- able starting July 13, 2011. There will be a $25 fee for hardcopies of contract documents. Electronic versions of contract documents will be e-mailed for free. A pre-bid conference will be held at the intersection of E 6th Street and E Dogwood Avenue on July 26, 2011 at 1 PM. To check for plans availability or a plan holder’s list please call 263-7665. Technical inquiries regarding the project should be directed to Bart Stepp, City Engineer, at City of La Center Public Works, 419 E. Cedar Ave., Ste. A201, La Center, WA 98629, (360) 263-2889. All proposals must be submitted on the regular form furnished with the spec- ifications, and each must be accompanied by a certified or bank check or bidder’s bond, by a bonding company licensed to do business in the State of Washington, made payable to the City of La Center in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid. Work shall be completed within 40 working days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. State Sales Taxes -- the provisions of Section 1-07.2(1)- Rule 171 – apply to this project. The Contractor shall include Washington State Retail Sales Taxes in the vari- ous unit bid prices for purchases of materials, equip- ment, and supplies used or consumed in completing the project. All construction and material, unless otherwise specified, shall be in accordance with the 2010 Standard Specifications and Standard Plans for Road, Bridge and Municipal Construction as prepared by the Washington State Department of Transportation and as amended under Amendments to the Standard Specifications, and the American Public Works Association, and the City of La Center Engineering Standards for Construction. The CITY OF LA CENTER reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all bids received or to waive any minor formalities of this call if in the judgment of the City Council the best interest of the City would be served. National College of Natural Medicine seeks to fill this part-time, 20 hr per week position which is responsible for customer service, telephones, cashiering, daily rec- onciliation of receipts and deposits, operations, shipping and receiving, inventory control and student insurance processing. Full job description and application details can be found at www.ncnm.edu. Closes 7/22/11 EOE 7-13-11 The Urban Renewal Agency for the City of Portland, Oregon Portland is internationally recognized for its quality of life, distinctive neighborhoods, and robust transit system. Playing a key role in keeping Portland, Oregon, one of America’s most livable cities is the Portland Development Commission’s mission. PDC is the City’s urban renewal agency, charged with bringing together resources to achieve Portland's vision. We’re currently looking for qualified individuals to complement our work- force for the following positions: 53101 PROGRAM COORDINATOR – BUSINESS FINANCE OFFICER 242111 – ASSOCIATE IT TECHNICIAN – STUDENT EMPLOYEE PDC values diversity in its work force and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. Apply online at www.pdc.us/about_pdc/jobs Portland Development Commission, 222 NW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 Jobline: 503.823.3463 7-13-11 SUB BIDS REQUESTED Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements, City of Coquille, Oregon Bid Date July 28, 2011 @ 2:00 p.m. NATT MCDOUGALL COMPANY 503-783-0620 503-783-0626 Fax 20182 SW 112th Avenue Tualatin, OR 97062 Contact: Richard K. Krumm, Chief Estimator Oregon CCB #111237 We are a member of the AGC of Oregon-Columbia We are an equal opportunity employer & request sub-bids from all Minority & Women-Owned Business, Disadvantaged, Disabled Veterans 7-13-11 7-13-11 July 13, 2011 The Seattle Skanner Page 3
