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December 27, 2017 The Skanner Page 11 Bids & Classified Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. REQUEST FOR BIDS Positive cont’d from pg 7 Harry, an army veter- an who had a one-time bad-boy image but is now devoted to wounded veterans and charitable causes, met Markle on a blind date. The prince later said that’s when he realized he needed to up his game to win her heart. They grew closer while camping in Bo- tswana, and now there is talk of starting a family. But for some Black women the engagement offered more than enter- tainment. It gave them a Cinderella story they could picture themselves in. Markle, who is di- vorced, is bi-racial and will be the first woman of color in modern history to join the British royal family. “We all have this fanta- sy of being swept off our feet by the prince. It’s val- idation that, of course, we can be princesses,” Essence Magazine Edi- tor-in-Chief Vanessa K. DeLuca said at the time. Proud Americans Manny Macias came to America when he was just 3 months old. Three decades later, he became a citizen of the only place he’s called home. To place your ad, email advertising@theskanner.com or go to www.TheSkanner.com and click on the “Ads” menu “The U.S. has always been home for me,” said Macias. “Now it’s offi- cial.” The federal govern- ment says more than 600,000 people became naturalized U.S. citizens in the first nine months of 2017. The ceremonies can be huge moments for those involved. Many times they are family affairs, complete with proud smiles or tears of joy as the newest Ameri- cans realize dreams that were years in the mak- ing. Many dress in their best and pose for photos while clutching Ameri- can flags. Macias, 31, said he’s now glad to be able to vote, have more stability and live without fear of being deported. “It was important to me to get the documentation saying I was a citizen,” he said. “I did get a little emotional, because fi- nally for me, the journey was done.” Follow Amy Forliti on Twitter: http://www.twit- ter.com/amyforliti. More of her work at: https:// a p n e w s . c o m /s e a rc h / amy%20forliti SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Oregon State University ATAMI Signage Package Bids Due: January 4, 2018 by 2PM Bid Documents are available to review and download on Andersen’s Egnyte file. Below is a link to the project documents. Portland International Airport (PDX) Parking Additions and Consolidated Rental Car Facility (PACR) Electrical Trade Partner Bids Due: 2:00pm PST, Jan. 5, 2018 JE Dunn Construction invites written and sealed proposals for qualified Trade Partners to provide preconstruction and design-assist services for Elec- trical Work on the PACR project. Upon successful preconstruction participation, the intent is to award the Trade Partner a contract to furnish and install the Electrical scope of work. A pre-proposal meeting will be held at the Port of Portland HQ, Anchor Conference Room, 7200 NE Airport Way, Portland, OR 97218 on December 13, 2017 at 10:30am PST. Any Proposal received after the specified date and time will not be considered. A complete copy of the RFP can be obtained by emailing Robert Means at Robert.Means@jedunn. com. Proposals must be delivered to JE Dunn Construc- tion, Attn: Robert Means, 424 NW 14th Ave, Port- land, OR 97209. 424 NW 14th Ave Portland, OR 97209 Phone: 503-978-0800 JE Dunn Construction reserves the right to select the best value response, negotiate with multiple proposers, or reject all responses. This is an Equal Opportunity and encourages Minority, Woman, Vet- eran, and Emerging Small Business participation. 12-6,12-13,12-20,12-27-17,1-3-18 SUB-BIDS REQUESTED Grant High School Modernization 2245 NE 36th Ave., Portland, OR Work Pkg: #6 - Remaining Interiors 100% CD Documents Proposals Due: 1/5/18 by 2 PM Pre-Bid Walkthrough: An optional pre-bid walk- through will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, De- cember 18th, 2017. Attendees should meet at the front entry of the school. All trades are welcome and encouraged to attend. Millwork and Casework bidders are highly encouraged to attend to review the refurbishment of existing millwork. For a list of trades included in this work package, access Andersen-Colas Egnyte link listed below. In order to be considered, your bid must be sub- mitted on the bid form provided. Bid Documents are available to review and download on Andersen-Colas Egnyte file: Please submit questions via email to Holly King and Hayley Sherman by 12/28/17. GHS Modernization - Work Package 6 - Remaining Interiors & School Equipment Submit bids to Holly King and Hayley Sherman via email by 1/4/18 by 2 pm. https://andersencloud.egnyte.com/fl/5QjJ8kKGnq Instructions for Andersen’s Prequalification Mod- ule are posted on our Egnyte folder. (See address above) All bidders must be prequalified or have submitted their prequalification package prior to submitting a bid. 12-20,12-27-17 COMPLAINT INVESTIGATOR SALARY: $64,813.00 - $86,403.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 12/25/17 CLOSING DATE: 1/12/18 11:59 PM The Complaint Investigator position in the City Auditor’s Independent Police Review (IPR) is responsible for in- dependently investigating complaints made by commu- nity members against the Portland Police Bureau. Duties range from initial complaint processing, intake interviews to establish the basis of an allegation, designing and con- ducting investigations, and analyzing applicable prece- dents and policies. A background in law enforcement or criminal defense investigation is strongly preferred, but not required. Investigative experience is required. 12-27-17 There is an 18% minimum MWESB participation requirement, and an aspirational goal of 40%. Holly King, Estimator - hking@andersen-const.com Mt Hood Community College’s Head Start is seeking a full-time Enrollment Program Assistant (PA) and Lead Cook (LC). PA supports management with a wide vari- ety of administrative support functions, including project management, clerical, and enrollment duties. LC directs the daily work of on-site cook, kitchen aides and food delivery driver. More information and to apply: https:// www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mhcc. Contact Anne at anne.blumenauer@mhcc.edu or (503) 491-6142 with any questions. To view full announcement visit: www.portlandoregon. gov/jobs. Signage Package: https://andersencloud.egnyte.com/fl/N5HCYgYzdS Hayley Sherman, Project Manager - hsherman@ andersen-const.com ENROLLMENT PROGRAM ASSISTANT LEAD COOK All proposals shall be submitted through email or de- livered in a sealed envelope with a flash drive con- taining electronic documents to the attention of Erin Storlie and David Evans at the following address: Andersen Construction 6712 N. Cutter Circle Portland, Oregon 97217 INVITATION TO BID METRO Oregon Zoo Service Rd Feeders Replacement ITB 3446 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 hereby inviting sealed bids to replace the Lower Ser- vice Road Generator, Middle Service Road & Vet Medical Center (VMC) Service Road Feeders. Sealed bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m., January 16, 2018 in Met- ro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Julie Hoffman, Procurement Analyst, ITB 3446. Bids will be opened publicly at that time. Project consists of providing all equipment, labor and materials necessary to replace the feeders on the lower service road, the middle service road and the Vet Medical Center as described fully in the ITB documents. A voluntary Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for all po- tential prime and sub-contractors on January 2, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Oregon Zoo, located at 4001 SW Can- yon Rd. Portland, OR 97221, in the Cascade Crest Build- ing, Cascade Grill Lobby. Admission to the Zoo is not re- quired. Please check in with Reception at the far right of the entryway. Per Metro’s Subcontractor Equity Program, Contractors that submit a bid for this project must solicit a sub-bid from ALL COBID certified businesses who attend the pre-bid conference. Solicitation documents can be viewed and downloaded from the Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) at http://orpin.oregon. gov/open.dll/ 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 per- son(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, political affiliation or marital 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. 12-27-17 Community Business Directory BEAUTY SALON & BARBERSHOPS ATTN: Erin Storlie & David Evans Email: estorlie@andersen-const.com & devans@andersen-const.com We’re Here and We’re Not Going Anywhere Deans Beauty Salon & Barbershop 6712 N. Cutter Circle Portland, OR 97217 Phone 503-283-6712 Fax (503) 283-3607 6712 N. Cutter Circle Portland, OR 97217 Phone 503-283-6712 CCB # 63053 CCB # 200258 We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage the participation of emerging small busi- ness, women-owned, disadvantaged, disabled vet- erans and minority enterprises. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage the participation of emerging small busi- ness, women-owned, disadvantaged, disabled vet- erans and minority enterprises. 12-27-17,1-3-18 12-13,12-20,12-27-17 OREGON’S OLDEST BLACK BEAUTY SALON & BARBERSHOP Serving our community since 1954 215 & 213 NE Hancock Portland, OR 97212 503.282.3379 Salon 503.282.3388 Barbershop STYLISTS: Kim • Sylvia • Kaycee • Pearl BARBERS: Curtis • Pearl INSURANCE