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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
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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. U
Testing and admissions fee assistance
Enrolled Tribal members can request assistance with test fees
(i.e. GRE, SAT, LSAT, ACT) and admissions application fees.
Contact Higher Education for .more information at .1-800-422--0232,
ext. 2275. B
Family Movie Night set
Family Movie Night will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, in the
Tribal gym. The movie will be "The Smurfs" and a dinner of chicken fettuc
cine, salad, buns, water and juice will be provided. For more information,
contact Youth Prevention Assistant Shannon Stanton at 503-879-1489 or
shannon.stantongrandronde.org. B
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