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Student Loan
Certainty Act
OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY PETE SOUZA
President Barack Obama looks back towards a
group of students before signing H.R. 1911, the
“Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act of 2013,”
in the Oval Office, Aug. 9. The act restores lower
interest rates for student loans. Obama pledged
the compromise would be just the first step in a
broader, concerted fight to rein in the costs of a
college education.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
EMU Renovation and Expansion
MECHANICAL/PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Advertisement for: UO EMU –
Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical
Subcontractors
Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC, serving as the Construction
Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for the University
of Oregon is soliciting proposals from qualified
Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors
for the preconstruction services and construction of the
EMU Renovation and Expansion in Eugene, Oregon.
Terms and conditions of the proposal are outlined in
Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC) “Request for Pro-
posal”, dated August 16, 2013, attached to and made a
part of the Contract Documents.
Proposals will be received at the offices of Lease
Crutcher Lewis, LLC, (CM/GC), 550 SW 12th Avenue,
Portland, Oregon 97205, until 1:00PDT, September 4,
2013 at which time the proposals will be privately
opened. Proposals shall be clearly marked “UO
EMU”
The total building construction cost is projected to be
approximately $68 million. The project consists of reno-
vation of large portion of the existing building and new
construction of a three story student union building. The
total gross square footage is approximately 80,000 SF of
new construction and 130,000 SF of Renovation. The
project site is located at the center of the University of
Oregon campus, on the corner of 13th Avenue and Uni-
versity Street in Eugene, OR.
In accordance with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR)
580-063-0020, Lewis will use the request for proposals
(RFP) competitive procurement process to select and
enter into a Contract with a Mechanical/Plumbing and an
Electrical firm. Lewis intends to enter into a contract with
the selected firms for work that will initially include Pre-
construction Phase Services only, for the scope of work.
There are provisions for adding Construction Phase
Services at the sole discretion of Lewis through accept-
ance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by contract
amendment. Lewis, in partnership with UO and SERA,
will evaluate each Proposal with respect to the evaluation
criteria outlined in the Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC
(CM/GC) “Request for Proposal”, dated August 16, 2013.
At its sole discretion, Lewis may elect to short list and
interview finalists in order to more fully understand the’
relative qualifications.
This RFP does not commit Lewis to enter into any agree-
ment, to pay any expenses incurred in preparation of any
response to this request, or to procure or contract for any
supplies, goods or services. Lewis reserves the right to
accept or reject any or all proposals not in compliance
with the RFP or if it is in the public interest to do so.
A
mandatory
pre-bid
conference
for
Mechanical/Plumbing and Electrical Subcontractors
will be held at the Lease Crutcher Lewis office, 550
SW 12th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205, on Monday,
August 26, 2013 at 3:30 pm.
PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN
SALARY: $5,456.00 - $7,285.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 08/19/13
FFD: 09/02/13 04:30 PM Or when first 100
applications received.
SAL: $27.90 - $30.14 Hourly
OPEN: 08/12/13
FFD: 08/26/13 04:30 PM
This position must possess a State of Oregon Limited
Maintenance Electricians (LME) license or higher. The
Facilities Maintenance Technician performs preventa-
tive maintenance and repair of heating, cooling, venti-
lation systems and other building equipment such as
lights, plumbing fixtures, and office furniture. Work
requires familiarity with building heating systems to rec-
ognize operating conditions that may lead to break-
down or inefficient operation. Apply online at
www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs/ An Equal Opportunity
Employer
8-21-13
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
METRO FINANCE AND REGULATORY
SERVICES
PEOPLESOFT 9.2 FINANCIAL FIT GAP
RFP 14-2485
The Finance and Regulatory Services of Metro, a met-
ropolitan 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
hereby requesting sealed proposals for PeopleSoft 9.2
Financial Fit Gap.
Sealed proposals are due no later than close of busi-
ness, September 9, 2013, in Metro’s business offices at
600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736,
Attention: Sharon Stiffler, Procurement Analyst, RFP
14-2485.
PeopleSoft Finance has been in place at Metro since
version 5.12. Since that time, a number of business
practices, customizations and integration points have
been written into the software. Metro has already gone
through a fit gap analysis process with PeopleSoft
HRMS prior to the upgrade of PeopleSoft HRMS to ver-
sion 9.1 and it is listed here as a reference point. This
project will focus on PeopleSoft Financials.
All proposers must comply with the following require-
ments: Prevailing Wage Law, ORS 279C.800- 279C.870,
Licensed with Construction Contractors Board ORS
671.530. Bidder shall indicate Resident Status per ORS
279A.120. If Required, Bidders must obtain business
licenses to perform work in the City of Eugene prior to
mobilizing on jobsite.
Proposals can be viewed and downloaded at Metro’s
website http://www.oregonmetro.gov, click on “Doing
Business With”, then “Requests for Bids and Proposal”.
Proposals will not be considered unless RECEIVED
by 1:00 p.m. PDT on September 4, 2013, and fully
completed in the manner provided by the “Instruc-
tions to Proposers”.
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.
“NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE
ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPOR-
TUNITY (Executive order 11246)”. Lease Crutcher Lewis,
LLC (CM/GC) is committed to taking affirmative action to
encourage and facilitate the participation of minority,
women-owned, and emerging small business enterpris-
es (M/W/ESBE) in State projects and encourage Sub-
contractors to provide similar opportunities for their
subcontractors / vendors.
Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against
any person(s), employee or applicant for employment
based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexu-
al orientation, age, religion, physical handicap, political
affiliation 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 information, or to obtain a Title VI Complaint
Form, see www.oregonmetro.gov.
8-21-13
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.
8-21-13
Reporting to the Director, The Public Information Officer
(PIO) serves as the top public information professional
for the Bureau of Emergency Management; plans and
carries out public relations, media relations and market-
ing activities to achieve bureau communication and out-
reach objectives; and performs related duties as
assigned. The PIO works with all bureau staff, other city
bureaus, regional emergency response public informa-
tion partners, elected and appointed governmental offi-
cials, citizens, community and industry groups and the
media. The position will utilize various strategies and
tools to facilitate communication among and between the
bureau and multiple stakeholders using collaborative
processes to enhance partnerships with all stakeholders.
For more information and to apply for this position visit us
at www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs/ An Equal Opportunity
Employer
8-21-13
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