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10 FEBRUARY 1,2012 Smoke Signals DirovDl,aftoin to EM The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Forestry WayNatural Resources Division Paving Project Sealed Bids Due 2 p.m., local time Date: Feb. 3, 2012 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is soliciting sealed bids for the "Forestry WayNatural Resources Division Paving Project." Sealed bids will be received on behalf of the Office of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde by Pete Wakeland, at Tribal Governance Office, The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, until the bid closing time of 2 p.m. local time on Feb. 3, 2012. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) is proposing a reconstruc tion and paving project for the Natural Resources Division parking areas and access road. Construction will include approximately 43,000 square feet of paving, new storm drain facilities and lighting for the parking areas. All work will be conducted according to ODOT specifications, unless modified and according to special provisions. A mandatory pre-bid meeting for prospective bidders was held at the Tribal Governance Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, at 1 p.m. local time on Jan. 11, 2012. Plans and specifications may be examined at: 1. Tribal Governance Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347; 2. Reece & Associates Inc., 321 First Ave. East, Suite 3a, Albany, OR 97321; 3. Daily Journal of Commerce Plan Center (Portland), 2840 N.W. 35th Ave., Portland, OR 97210. " Copies of the bid documents and full-size drawings may be obtained from Reece & Associates, Inc., 321 First Avenue East, Suite 3a, Albany, OR 97321 upon receipt of a non-refundable check in the amount of $100 for each set of documents made payable to Reece & Associates, Inc. Electronic copies of the RFP documents are available by e-mailingjonwalkerr-aengineering.com at Reece & Associates, Inc. This project includes American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding. The successful contractor shall comply with all requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Pub.L.111-5 (ARRA) and the ARRA-related specifications and requirements of this contract. As the use of ARRA funding is conditioned upon following federal requirements, and as ARRA funding requirements and required contract provisions are still being developed and issued by the federal government, this contract will be amended by Contract Change Order to make the provisions consistent with the ARRA requirements as they become available. The contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with all current and future requirements of the federal govern ment and the State of Oregon while this contract is in force. Contractor's Reporting Obligations under 2009 ARRA Federal Stimulus Fund ing - States must collect and analyze certain employment data for each ARRA funded contract. This project is developed and operated with assistance under ICDBG and is subject to Section 7(b) of the Indian Self-Determination and Education As sistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450e (b)). Section 7(b) provides that to the greatest extent feasible, preference shall be given to Indian organizations and Indian owned economic enterprises in the award of all contracts and subcontracts. Preference must be provided in accordance with the requirements set forth in the bid booklet. The contractor shall pay the wage rate and fringe benefits listed in the publica tion "General Wage Determination Issued Under the Davis-Bacon and Related Acts from the U.S. Secretary of Labor," in accordance with the requirements set forth in the bid booklet. Bidders must be registered with and have issued by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. a unique nine digit number with a four digit Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Plus number. This "DUNS Plus" number shall be reported on federal reporting forms as "999999999.9999." To request a DUNS number call D&B at the toll free number 1-866-705-5711 or register on-line at www.dnb.comccrregister.html. Obtaining a DUNS number through this process is free of charge. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requires that contractors be registered in the CCR database prior to being awarded a contract. Detailed information about CCR is available at www.ccr.gov. The CCR Customer As sistance Center can be contacted toll free at: 1-888-227-2423. The preferred method for registration is via the World Wide Web at www.ccr.gov. A CCR handbook, a copy of the registration template, and on-line information about the registration process are available at that site. All questions relating to this RFP shall be in writing via e-mail to Jon E. Walker Jr., e-mail jonwalkerr-aengineering.com. All such requests for clarification or change must be submitted no later than five (5) days prior to the due date. Transportation for Tribal members The Portland Office has transportation day to Grand Ronde once a month for medical, dental appointments or enrollment cards. We need a minimum HT of 3 people to sign up. Please call L i s a 9. y.T" aw jit 1 i ,v Please call in advance for the scheduled monthly date Photo by Michelle Alalmo Tribal member Tracy Moreland introduces herself as the newest member of the Education Committee during the 2012 CommitteeSpecial Event Board Summit at the Elders' Activity Center on Monday, Jan. 23. The annual event briefs Tribal members about their roles and responsibilities while serving on Tribal committees and special event boards. Elder's bingo held on Saturdays Bingo at the Elders' Activity Center will be held on Saturday, Feb. 1 1 and Feb. 25. A potluck meal starts at 12:30 p.m. and bingo begins at 1 p.m. For more information, contact Elder Activity Assistant Daniel Ham at 503-879-2233. 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