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November 13, 2024 The Skanner Portland & Seattle Page 7 Bids & Classi ed To place your ad, email advertising@theskanner.com or go to www.TheSkanner.com and click on the “Ads” menu. Next cont’d from pg 6 table discussions, youth panels that allow them to hear their issues, specific summits that engage and target Black youth the same way Black youth are targeted for other things — if you want to get hip-hop into their hands, if you want to get Jordans into their hands — go talk to Nike, go talk to the organizations that are targeting them fo the things they want to be targeted for. We’re not hard to find, and we are targeted for certain things. It’s a double-edged piece: The campaigns themselves should be reaching out. If you want us, you can’t just stick Beyonce and Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion on stage and hope that we turn out to vote, but then aren’t speaking to the issues that represent us — how are we going to pay for college? How are we go- ing to end police brutal- ity? We talk about abor- tion access or women’s health access, what about health access for Black women teenagers? Also, we as a communi- ty have to do a better job of educating and engag- ing our youth. So wheth- er that’s sitting there at the kitchen table and talking about why vot- ing matters, and not just voting, but civic respon- sibility as a whole — it’s not just about voting and then that’s it. You get in- volved in organizations in your community, you participate in boards. As Malcom X would say, the political education of the community. What are you saying to the youth you’re work- ing with? This is what we did: I wanted to hear all their thoughts on things, so I monetized it. I said, ‘Hey, everybody in this group- chat who responds and shares their thoughts, I’ll CashApp you $10. You have to write at least five sentences.’ Everybody wrote at least 10 to 15 sen- tences, and really shared. Reactions were very split: It’s really puzzling how many people voted for Donald Trump, with people doubting what he would be able to accom- plish. Distressed about how it was impacting their families, Kamala’s METRO OCC Orbit Café Remodel ITB 4402 Metro is inviting bids for Occ Orbit Café Remodel. Bids are due no later than 2:00 p.m. November 19, 2024 in Metro’s business offices at 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-2736, Attention: Kim Paul, Procure- ment Analyst, ITB 4402. Responses will be opened pub- licly at that time. A voluntary Pre-Bid Conference and walkthrough is scheduled for all potential prime and sub-contractors on November 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. at the Oregon Conven- tion Center’s main entry located on Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Google Maps link). 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. Metro will have a virtual meeting on November 13, 2024, at 9 a.m., to further describe Metro’s Public Benefit Pro- grams and their requirements to proposers and to an- swer questions. These programs are described in the “Metro’s Public Benefit Programs“ section of this ITB. All potential bidders are encouraged to attend. Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85810181033?pwd=RlFTck- Ryd2hSd1luNHpJdUJvUUV5Zz09 Solicitation documents can be viewed and downloaded from Bid Locker (bidlocker.us) All bidders submitting a bid for public improvements over $50,000 certify that they will pay and comply with the minimum prevailing wage requirements of ORS 279C.800-279C.870 and if applicable 40 U.S.C.276a. 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 spe- cifically encourages minority, women-owned, emerging small businesses and service-disabled veteran owned businesses to access and participate in this and all Metro projects, programs and services. Metro Local Contract Review Board Rules require all Bidders to follow and document a specific outreach effort to State-certified Mi- nority, Emerging. Women-owned and Service-Disabled Veteran owned Businesses. Certification of good faith compliance and a declaration of any actual utilization pursuant to both programs are required at the time of Bid Opening. Metro and its contractors will not discriminate against any person(s), employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orien- tation, age, religion, disability, political affiliation or mar- ital status. Metro fully complies with Title VI of the Civ- il 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. 11-13-24 foreign policy being a downfall. The power that Black and Latino men are having within elec- tions. Just a lot of varying thoughts — I was really impressed. It was important, be- cause I know they’re re- ally not getting engaged. Half the time adults are panicking themselves, which is natural, but it’s like, we’ve got a whole population of young people that we have a responsibility to engage and educate, and we have to keep them in a loop and create spaces for them. Ask, what do you think? We want to hear what you have to say. How do you keep going? I protect my energy. I made a conscious deci- sion back in May or June that I was not going to let the result of the election either way consume my energy. I really disagree with how the presiden- tial election was run on multiple fronts, and I feel like it was framed by both sides as “do or die, this is the most import- ant election ever” and I’m not subscribing to that narrative. And I’m not going to let myself be jolted and pulled to all sides. That really helped me detach from any cer- tain outcome while still working towards the fu- ture I want to see, which INVITATION TO BID Title: E11004 Carolina Trunk Rehabilitation Project, CM/GC Advertising deadlines 12:00 Noon Monday extends beyond just go- ing to the ballot box. Then practicing some good spiritual hygiene, meditating, getting some good rest, and then know- ing what my purpose is and how I can impact the world. It will continue regardless of whoever’s in o ce, so staying in line with what my pur- pose is, putting myself in the best position to be mentally, physically in the best light. And educating myself — I think the more fear- ful you are correlates to how educated you are on what’s happening. So I stay informed. The presidential elec- tion is just one piece of what gets weighed in what I do. There’s lo- cal community events, there’s community vi- olence that has just as much of an impact on what we’re doing. I have an abundance mindset. I don’t say this is the end-all be-all. Kend- rick Lamar said it: We’re gonna be alright. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 61-24: HAZMAT LEVEL A AND B SUITS Notice is hereby given that the City of Vancouver, Wash- ington, will receive sealed proposals up to the hour of 3:00 p.m., Pacific Local Time, November 20, 2024, for the following: Owner: City of Portland, Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) The City of Vancouver is seeking proposals from quali- fied firms to supply Kappler, or approved equal, hazmat level A and B suits and accessories. Location: Southwest Portland, OR The City of Vancouver in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252,42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. CDIP Goal: 25% (16% - MBE, 8% - WBE, 1% - Certified Firm Designation), and in compliance with the RWEA. Bids Due: December 20, 2024 @ 3 pm There are two site visits scheduled for November 14, 2024 @ 9:00 am and 11:30 am. Attending one of the site visits times is MANDATORY for Auger Bore Subcontractors. Site visits will be via passenger vans that will depart from the Portland Building (1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204). Registration is MANDATORY for one of the two times offered, with a maximum of two (2) persons per contractor. Please register by emailing carolinatrunk@jwfowler. com with the date and number of attendees. The Carolina Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project is part of the (BES) Large-Scale Sewer Rehabilitation Program. The goals of the Project are to reduce the risk of the deteriorated Carolina Trunk in WZ 01 & 03 to provide reliable sewer service, and to add infrastructure for the planned future storm water separation effort to convey storm water from the upper Carolina Basin to the Willamette River. James W. Fowler Co. (JWF, Contractor) is requesting subcontract pricing for the following scopes of work: Traffic Control, Trenchless/Auger Boring, Open Cut Utilities, Erosions & Sediment Control, Tree Removals and Clear & Grub, Site Grading, Retaining Walls, Shaft Construction, Instrumentation & Monitoring, Dewatering, Roadway Restoration, Concrete Flatwork, Concrete Structures, Landscaping, Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA). Contractor Contacts(s): Name: Nolan Furey Name: Paul Dikov Title: Pre-Construction Manager Title: Project Engineer Phone: 360.910.4151 Phone: 971.222.9478 Email: nolanf@jwfowler.com Email: pauld@jwfowler.com Bid packages shall be submitted via e-mail to carolinatrunk@jwfowler.com Please submit any questions, interpretation, or clar- ification of this Invitation to Bid to JWF no later than December 06, 2024 J.W. Fowler is an equal opportunity employer, and we are requesting qualified subcontractor and sup- plier bids from all interested firms, including minority, women, and disadvantaged firms. Where economi- cally feasible, we are willing to divide total contract requirements into smaller portions or quantities to permit maximum participation by M/W/DBE firms. Please contact us to discuss opportunities available. J.W. Fowler will assist M/W/DBE subcontractors in obtaining necessary equipment, supplies, or mate- rials. We are also available to provide assistance in obtaining bonding, lines of credit and/or insurance to M/W/DBE subcontractors. Please complete all negotiations 24-hours prior to bid opening. We also encourage the utilization of apprentices for this proj- ect, and in compliance with the RWEA. Plans and specifications are available at no cost on JW Fowler website jwfowler.com, starting Novem- ber 8, 2024. 11-13-2024 The City of Vancouver is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women’s Business Enterprises in contracting activities. (Section 4 of Chapter 56, Laws of 1975, 1st Ex. Sess., State of Washington). RFP documents may be obtained from the City of Van- couver Procurement Services website at: cityofvancou- ver.bonfirehub.com. These are available for viewing, downloading and printing on your own equipment, free of charge. 11-13-24 SUB-BIDS REQUESTED North Bend Family Housing 2121 Madrona Street North Bend, OR 97459 Bids Due: November 26th, 2024, at 12:00 pm LMC Construction is soliciting proposals for Phase 1 of the new North Bend Family Housing Development located in the southern coastal area of North Bend on a 4.14-acre site where the soon to be demolished Bangor Elementary School resides. Development is to be comprised of four three-story, wood framed, V-B constructed buildings totaling 105,858 square feet with a mix of 105 studio, 1,2, and 3-bedroom units. Preselected Trades: Demo has been awarded through previous bidding efforts, additional submissions for this trade will not be entertained Project Requirements: Section 3 Hiring Practices & Davis Bacon Residential Prevailing Wages. Bid Document Link: https://bids.lmcconstruction.com/NBFH Bid Submissions and Project Contact: bids.NB-FamilyHousing@lmcconstruction.com 19200 SW Teton Ave Tualatin, OR 97062 P: (503) 646-0521 | F: (503) 646-6823 CCB # 161282 LMC Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests sub-bids from Disadvantaged, Minority, Women, Emerging, and Service-Disabled Veteran businesses. 11-13-2024
