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12 Smoke Signals JUNE 1,2011 Grand! RomcOe TirilbaD Mousing Auttfooriitiy Request for Proposals ArchitecturalEngineering Services Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Elder Housing Phase II The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority (GRTHA) wishes to retain an Architectural and Engineering team to perform planning and design services to expand its Elder Housing complex. The El der Housing Phase II project will be developed in Grand Ronde in Yamhill County, Oregon, adjacent to the Tribal Headquarters on a 4.5-acre Tribal Trust parcel. Through this solicitation process, GRTHA is seeking to retain the services of a qualified Architectural and Engineering team to coordi nate the design and construction activities necessary for successful implementation of the Elder Housing Phase II project. Mr. David Reece of Reece & Associates Inc. is acting as GRTHA's Project Manager, representing GRTHA's interests on the above-mentioned project. All questions regarding this RFP must be directed to Mr. Dave Reece via e-mail to daver-aengineering.com. All ques tions must be submitted no later than three (3) days prior to date of proposal delivery. Copies of the RFP documents may be obtained from Reece & Associates, Inc. at 321 First Avenue East, Suite 3A, Albany, OR 97321 upon receipt of a non-refundable check in the amount of $10 made payable to Reece & Associates, Inc. Electronic copies of the RFP documents are available by e-mailing David Reece at dave r-aengineering.com Respondents shall provide a written proposal by 3:00 p.m. on June 10, 2011, to Carina Kistler, Executive Director, at 28450 Tyee Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97437. Proposals may be submitted electronically via e-mail to rarina.kistlergrandronde.org with hard copies to follow no later than 24 hour of due date. Respondents are responsible to ensure receipt of electronic submission by the specified due date. Specific information regarding document submittal procedures and due dates will be found in the section "General Submission and Selection Requirements." A recommended pre-proposal walk through meeting will take place at the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Building at 1:00 p.m. local time on June 7, 2011. Residential Energy Analyst Training & Certification Opportunity Are you a Tribal member, spouse, descendant or a Native American interested in obtaining training and certification as a Residential Energy Analyst for use in working in weatherization and energy efficiency of homes? Are you? 18 years of age or older; High School Diploma or GED; J Social Security Card; S Driver's License; y Some form of personal transportation; Good physical and mental condition and: - be able to stand long hours and able to lift 50 pounds and have good manual dexterity; - be able to inspect dark crawl spaces; S Adequately read, write and comprehend English; Basic math skills. All applications accepted but only four will be selected through an interview process. Preference will be given to Tribal members, their spouses, descendants or other Native Americans in that order. Training is planned to start the later part of July and run through September. There are 5 courses that are from three and a half to four and a half days long. The tuition will be paid for and a train ing stipend provided of $8.50 an hour. Motel and mileage will be provided where commuting distances are too long. The courses will either be in Salem, Portland or Grand Ronde. The training is being provided through the Northwest Research and Training Center for Energy and Weatherization. It is being funded through a Tribal ARRA DOE Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant awarded to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. To apply please contact the Grand Ronde 477 Employment & Training Program: Leslie Riggs 503-879-3098 Michael Herrin 503-879-4543 Pearl Rife 503-879-4533 Ttrolbe receives Travel SaDenni award! Sim May The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received the Absolutely Thinking Big Award at the second annual Ab Fab Awards luncheon held Thursday, May 19, by Travel Salem. The Ab Fab Awards recognize tourism industry partners who have gone above and beyond in 2010-11 to increase the economic impact of visitors. The recipients are "movers and shakers whose collaboration and partnerships, in novation, vision, awareness, environmental initiatives, product development and regional strategies are absolutely fabulous." The Tribe received its award for "remarkable collaboration with our heritage sites to give visitors a truly authentic taste of Oregon." "We are extremely proud to honor these amazing people in the tourism sector, who, through their tireless work, creative energy and remarkable vision, make the Salem area one of the best places on the planet to call home," said Travel Salem Chief Executive Officer Angie Morris. "They truly have demonstrated a commitment to creating the best of what Salem has to offer, helping strengthen community and building the travel industry in powerful ways." Public Notice: June 1,2011 Notice of Upcoming Solicitation Grand Ronde Youth Activity Addition Construction Management General Contractor The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde contracted with architect Paul Bentley to design the Youth Activity Addition. The Tribe is now preparing a Construction ManagementGeneral Contractor (CMGC) solicitation for a construction firm to work with the architect to complete the design and contract with subcontractors through open competitive bidding to construct this addition. Between June 6, 2011, and June 10, 2011, the Tribe intends to issue a solicitation in the Daily Journal of Commerce for this CMGC firm. The subcontractor bidding through the CMGC firm selected is anticipated to occur in July. The Tribe was awarded a $500,000 B05SR4 10530 Indian Community Development Block Grant amendment approving its application to design and construct a Youth Activity Addition, now estimated at 3,000 sq. ft., at the western end of the Youth Education Building. The project will provide space for new music, media, arts and cultural activities among others. The Tribe's match obligation is $167,000. Those wishing to comment on this project and this planned solicitation can call Kim Rogers, Planning & Grants Manager, at 503-879-2250. Diabetes Self-Mana gement Workshop Living Healthy With Diabetes & Other Chronic Conditions Discover how to: Eat Healthy and control your blood sugars Cope with all life's ups and downs Stay physically active despite your chronic condition Make informed decisions about treatment options If you are like 8o million other Americans who have been diagnosed as either pre-diabetic or diabetic, you are probably facing some major changes to your lifestyle. This condition may or may not be causing you some limitations. Come join us in a fun and informative class where you will learn how you can better manage this common chronic illness so that it doesn't manage you. Where: Grand Ronde Tribal Health Center, Molalla Room When: June 13 - July 25, 2011 Time: Mondays: 9:30 a.m. -Noon Cost: No cost but you must pre-register For more information and to sign up for this class, contact Debra Driscoll of OSU-Extension at 503-602-2651 Sponsored by MVP Health Authority, OSU-Extension and NW Senior & Disability Services
