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Smoke Signals 9 MARCH 15, 2004 NOTICE TO ARCHITECTS This request for Statements of Qualification (SOQ) and Request for Proposal (RFP) represents an Architectural Pre-Qualification process being conducted by the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority in Grand Ronde, Oregon. Grand Ronde is located 33 miles west of Salem. This is not a request for Bid. Architect responses to this request will be used to qualify applicants for contract negotiations. Applicants receiv ing the highest score will be offered the first opportunity to negotiate, if a contract is not awarded then the second will be offered the oppor tunity and so on until a contract is awarded. The scope of this project is developing construction documents from an existing conceptual master plan for Elder care. The construction will consist of Elder foster care facilities, a Elder senior center and infrastructure. The estimated budget of the construction project is $1.75 M. Architects wishing to be considered must request a Qualification Packet as provided by the Authority and respond to the requirements put forth therein. The accepted Qualification Packets shall include a Qualification State ment, the consultant list, the answers to the specific project questions, and a project approach. This Qualification Packet shall be re ceived no later than 3 p.m., prevailing time, April 7, 2004. Quali fication Packets shall be sent to Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Author ity, Attn.: Carina Kistler Ginter, 28450 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR. 97347; phone 503-897-2401. The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority recognizes a Native American Preference and re serves the right to reject any and all Statements of Qualification for good cause if it is determined in the public interest to do so and waive any informalities in the qualification process. Polk County Sheriff's Office Invites Applications For Reserve Deputy Sheriff The Polk County Sheriffs Office Reserve Unit is seeking applicants who would like to become part of the tradition of law enforcement profes sionals. Sheriff Bob Wolfe has said, he is looking for deputies who have a strong commitment to serving the community as part-time law enforce ment officers. Reserve deputies volunteer their time to assist Sheriffs Office employ ees with road patrol, corrections, marine patrol, crime prevention and special events. Many reserves have launched their full-time law enforcement careers starting as a reserve deputy, then being hired by the Polk County Sheriffs Office or other criminal justice agencies. Applicants must be 21 years of age before October 2004 posse an HS diploma or GED, and have a valid drivers license. The hiring process consists of a written exam, physical ability test, oral board, background investigation, physical and psychological assessments and pre-employment drug screening. Successful applicants will attend two, evening, week day classes and a number of weekend classes while attending the reserve academy at Chemeketa Community College. The academy training is from November through May. Applications will be accepted until April 30, 2004 and can be picked up in person at the Polk County Courthouse or from the County's webpage: www.co.polk.or.us or from the Sheriffs Office webpage: www.polksheriff.net. Notice: Grand Ronde Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program The Grand Ronde Tribe has obtained a LIHEAP grant to assist income eligible Tribal members with energy payments, energy emergencies and weatherization. This Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is an annual grant from the Division of Energy Assistance within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Four Tribes in Or egon operate this program and must serve all income eligible Indians on their reservation or trust lands. Outside of these lands, but within the Tribe's service area, Tribes can only serve households with adult members of their own Tribe. For LIHEAP the Grand Ronde Tribe's service area is the Tribe's typical Six County service area (Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Multnomah, Washington and Tillamook counties) plus Clackamas County. Tribal members in these counties will now need to contact Grand Ronde to receive assistance instead of from the community action agency in their area. The Tribal program will allow more Tribal members to be assisted than would otherwise have been possible. There has been a great need for energy assistance especially for weather ization where the Tribe already has a list of eligible Tribal members in need. For income eligible households the program can provide energy as sistance (utility bills, fire wood, etc.), crisis energy assistance, and weath erization (e.g. furnace repair). If you are interested in obtaining services please contact Social Services at 800-242-8196 for energy assistance and the Grand Ronde Tribal Hous ing Authority at 503-879-2445 for weatherization. Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Housing Board of Commissioners Seeking Members Two positions open to Tribal and Non-Tribal applicants The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has two Board of Commissioners seats open. Anyone who is interested in serving in this position and who has housing related experience to qualify for the position, is encouraged to attend the March 16, 2004 and April 20, 2004 Board meetings. The meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. at the Housing Authority office at 28450 Tyee Road (just off Grand Ronde Road) in Grand Ronde. Please call to confirm the date and time. This is an opportunity to: 1) observe how the board functions, 2) become acquainted with the types of issues that are regularly dis cussed and 3) determine if you are seriously interested in such a posi tion now or in the future. The open positions each have a three year term. Interested persons should have a demonstrated interest in housing and experience in the housing field in some capacity, such as: n affordable housing development. n property management. II residential building construction. H housing finance. B housing planning. n other housing related areas. The Board oversees all housing development, housing management and housing operations for the Tribe and is responsible for policy de cisions. The Board currently meets at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the Housing Authority office in Grand Ronde. Interested persons should send a letter outlining their interest and qualifications to: Greg Martin, Asst. Executive Director Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority 28450 Tyee Road Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 All letters need to be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2004 to be considered. The Housing Commissioner will be se lected and appointed by the Tribal Council. For more information regarding qualifications, or to confirm the Board meeting date, con tact the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2401. Opportunity for comment on GRTHA's performance under the In dian Housing Plan Under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determi-nation Act of 1996, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban De velopment (HUD) will provide grants to Indian TribesIndian Hous ing Authorities for the development and operation of low-income hous ing in Indian areas. Grants are made to eligible recipients under the Indian Housing Block Grant Program. To be eligible for the grants, respondents must submit and Indian Housing Plan that meets the minimum requirements of the Act, submit annual performance re ports to HGUD, and maintain records for HUD monitoring. The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) received grants subject to an Indian Housing Plan for fiscal years 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. Comments on the Annual Performance Report are welcome and copies of this report can be obtained at the GRTHA office or by calling 503-879-2401, or 1-800-422-0232, extension 2401. Comments must be submitted in writing to GRTHA no later than 5 p.m., Friday, March 26, 2004. Com ments will be incorporated into the final report. NWIHA Scholarship For Tribal Youth The Northwest Indian Housing Association annually provides schol arships to Tribal youth, defined as individuals ages 24 years old or younger. The intent is to provide financial awards to youth for educa tion and training programs at schools, colleges, job training organiza tions, sports camps or other worthwhile organizations. Traditionally, individual awards have not exceeded $1,000. Applications are avail able by contacting the Housing Authority at 503-879-2401. Applications must be turned in to the Housing Authority by April 26, 2004, no later than 5 p.m. Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
