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Classifieds To place your ad, email Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CAN’T WAIT TO SHARE YOUR NEWS? Email press releases to info@theskanner.com REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS METRO ZOO On-Call Special Inspection Services at the Oregon Zoo RFP 13-2163 The Oregon Zoo, a 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 requesting pro- posals for On-Call Special Inspection Services at the Oregon Zoo. Sealed proposals are due close of business Tuesday, August 14, 2012, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Karen Slusarenko, RFP 13-2163. Metro is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide services, as outlined in the Professional Services Con- tract (Appendix A to the RFP), including but not limited to: Concrete Pour Observation; Slump, Air, Temperature Testing; Concrete Compression Tests; Reinforcing Steel; Bolts; Field Welding Observation; Shop Welding Obser- vation; Steel Placement and Connections; and Other Inspection Services as Required by the Contract Docu- ments. Provide reports and final letter as required by the City of Portland Bureau of Development Services and the contract documents. All proposers, both prime and sub consultants, must reg- ister with ARC-Oregon. To register for this RFP contact ARC-Oregon’s Document Control Department, pdx.plan- well@e-arc.com, 503-227-3424. Request for Proposal information can be viewed at Metro’s website http://www.oregonmetro.gov, click on “Doing Business With,” then “Requests for Bids and Pro- posal.” advertising@theskanner.com Moms continued from page 1 babies be breastfed at least one year to promote brain development, and prevent illness from asthma and infections in childhood to lower rates of obesity, dia- betes and cancer in adulthood. The International Center for Traditional Childbearing is a Portland non-profit that serves the African American with an emphasis on health births, breastfeeding and doula training. Monroe said the results of ‘You have an opportunity to shape how the next generation will live’ -- Shafia Monroe the survey will be shared at a half day summit in mid- September. Women’s focus groups will meet Thursday, July 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Sat- urday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, in Portland. The men’s group will meet Aug. 1 at Champions Barbershop at a time to be announced. Registration for both is required by calling 503- 460-9324 or email at ictc@ictcmidwives.org. Space is limited. Monroe says this is an opportunity to “share your experience in an intimate, fun, non-judgmental group and to be a leader in Ore- gon. You have an opportunity to shape how the next generation will live,’’ she said. PROSPECT RESEARCH SPECIALIST Outstanding non-profit seeks individual to do donor and prospect research to focus on identifying and analyzing prospects for major gift cultivation and solicitation. Com- plete posting, application and application process at www.oregonfoodbank.org. Deadline 7/30/12. EOE. 7-18-12 Specializing in *short sales * bank owned properties * first time home buyers * investment properties * residential & commercial 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. 7-18-12 Torrey Nelson PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER Approx. Monthly Salary $5,281 – $7,052 Deadline: 4:30 pm, 07/25/12 *Position The Public Information Officer for the Portland Housing Bureau provides high-level public affairs and media strategy advice to both the Housing Director and Commissioner-in-Charge, oversees the processing of public information requests and be the first point of con- tact for external communications and media releases. Visit www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs for more info or to apply. The City of Portland is An Equal Opportunity Employer 7-18-12 SUB-BIDS REQUESTED SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Tacoma Water Green River Filtration Facility Project Bid Package #10: Screw Presses (Purchase Equipment Only) Prebid Meeting and Site Visit: July 19, 2012 at 11:00am Bids Due: July 31, 2012 at 2:00pm Tacoma Water Green River Filtration Facility Project Bid Package #8: Prestressed Concrete Tanks Prebid Meeting and Site Visit: July 19, 2012 at 11:00am Bids Due: July 31, 2012 at 2:00pm HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WASHINGTON C: 503-381-2107 W: 503-208-3797 F: 503-536-6523 E: mrtnel@gmail.com www.dwellrealtypdx.com 5625 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR 97211 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS METRO ZOO Specialty Ice Cream for Resale RFP 13-2166 The Oregon Zoo, a 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 requesting pro- posals for specialty ice cream for resale. Sealed proposals are due close of business on August 2, 2012, in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Karen Slusarenko, RFP 13-2166. Metro is soliciting proposals for specialty ice cream for resale at the Oregon Zoo on an as needed basis. Request for Proposal information can be viewed at Metro’s website http://www.oregonmetro.gov, click on “Doing Business With,” then “Requests for Bids and Pro- posal.” HOFFMAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF WASHINGTON Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697 Fax: (206) 286-7523 1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98109 Bid Phone: (206) 286-6697 Fax: (206) 286-7523 1505 Westlake Ave N, Suite 500 Seattle, WA 98109 LIC # HOFFMCC164NC LIC # HOFFMCC164NC We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all interested firms including disad- vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. We are an equal opportunity employer and request sub bids from all interested firms including disad- vantaged, minority, women, disabled veterans and emerging small business enterprises. Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com Other Subcontracting Opportunities - Internet http://www.hoffmancorp.com 7-18-12 7-18-12 Metro may accept or reject any or all proposals, 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. 7-18-12 July 18, 2012 The Portland Skanner Page 7
