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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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