SIUSLAW NEWS ❚ SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2017
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from 1A
at PHPH.
“I spent the last 24 years
working in a critical care facility
in a rural setting. It was a similar-
sized hospital, with 21 beds and a
critical care facility, with home
health services and an ER. So
there were many similarities,” he
said.
Hawkins said he is very appre-
ciative of the efforts of his prede-
cessor and hopes to continue
Yecny’s example in a number of
areas. Most importantly, he
wants to keep open the lines of
communication between PHPH
and the community.
“Rick’s done a great job com-
municating with the community
and we need to stay connected to
our community. We can’t accom-
plish our mission inside the four
walls of this hospital,” Hawkins
said. “We need to get out and net-
work, and let people know where
we were 12 months ago, where
we will be in 12 months, and hear
what people have to say about
the work we are doing.”
Over the past years, PHPH has
put in place a number of commu-
nity care initiatives that have
extended the organization’s reach
into the community. Some efforts
have been in fields that are con-
sidered non-traditional, and these
in particular have been embraced
by the public.
One of those is the Points of
INVITATION FOR
BIDS
Sealed bids will be received by Daniel Hurley, Waste Management Division Manager, at the Offi ce of the
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Department of Public Works, Waste Management Division, 3100 E. 17 Avenue, Eugene, Oregon, until
10:00:00 A.M., local time, THURSDAY, November 30, 2017, at which time and place they will be opened
for the following project:
Contract No. 17/18‐01
Florence Transfer Station Tipping Floor Repairs
Lane County November 2017
Th e approximate quantities are: Approximately 36 CY of structural concrete overlay, 190 square feet of AR
400 3/8” metal sheet and associated steel materials. Estimated cost range: $71,000 to $79,000.
A portion of the bidding information is available through Lane County’s Website at http://apps.lanecounty.
org/pw_plan/Projects.aspx? (select “2017 Projects”). Information available on the website includes:
Invitation for Bids, Plan Holders List, Plans and Special Provisions, Addendums, and Bid Results, but does
not include the Bid Booklet required for submitting a bid.
Grace acupuncture program at
the Wellspring Clinic. The clinic
and its service providers, Dr.
Mark Immel and Patricia Immel,
LAc, receive funding support
from PHPH. The program sees
dozens of clients weekly.
Additionally, a new joint ven-
ture between PHPH and Western
Lane Ambulance District is set to
begin.
PHPH funded and began the
Community Paramedic Program,
which Yecny believes will be a
major benefit to patients.
The new paramedic program
is designed to allow individuals
that have recently been released
from the hospital to have direct
access to a certified EMT in their
home environment.
“A lot of times, when patients
are released with a nonmedical
necessity, they can still be frail,
have fall risks at home or they
may not understand their medica-
tion instructions. It could be as
simple as they live alone and
they can’t cook for themselves,
so we can then connect them
with Meals on Wheels,” Yecny
said.
This new service will be less
demanding for older patients,
perhaps saving them a return trip
to the hospital. It also allows for
another person with medical
training to interact with a recov-
ering individual.
“We have hired someone for
the Community Paramedic pro-
gram,” Yecny said. “We and the
ambulance district helped inter-
view for that position. A highly
qualified
candidate,
Chris
Martin, was hired. He will be ori-
enting and educating for the next
month or two, getting fully ready
for duty.”
PHPH has also added to its
primary care staff in the last few
months, addressing a shortage
that has caused some clients to
wait for extended periods before
being assigned a doctor.
That situation should no
longer exist, according to
Hawkins.
“The list of individuals wait-
ing for a primary care physician
is getting shorter and we are
working hard to get everyone
assigned a physician,” he said.
One of the overlooked aspects
Get Results...List With Ed.
Plans and specifi cations may be reviewed at the Lane County Waste Management Central Receiving
Station between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, on or aft er November 8, 2017.
Interested parties may obtain printed copies of the plans and specifi cations for a non‐refundable
$35.00 charge for each set. Only bidding documents (Bid Booklet) obtained directly from Lane County
Department of Public Works offi ce may be used to submit bids.
Ed Kopilec
Principal Broker
541 991-8630
Bidders must obtain the Bid Booklet required for submitting a bid directly from the Department of Public
Works Customer Service Center or from the Reception Desk at the Central Transfer Station, Glenwood, either
in person or by calling 541‐682‐3882. Only a Bid Booklet obtained directly from Lane County Department of
Public Works may be used to submit a bid.
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Lane County will not consider a bid for a public improvement contract unless the bidder is licensed by the
Construction Contractors Board or the State Landscape Contractors Board.
Th is project does not require the Contractor or subcontractor to be licensed under ORS 468A.720 for
asbestos abatement.
Prevailing wage rates for public works contracts in Oregon are required for this project pursuant to ORS
279C.800 to 279C.870. Th e Contactor shall pay each worker in each trade or occupation employed to
perform any work under the contract not less than the existing State (BOLI) prevailing wage rate. Lane
County will not consider a bid unless the bid contains a statement by the bidder that the bidder will comply
with ORS 279C.838 and ORS 279C.840.
of the work done at PHPH is the
important role played by mem-
bers of the community who vol-
unteer at the facility. These con-
tributions can go unnoticed by
patients, who are often focused
on their own situation, but the
need for these special individuals
is ongoing.
“We have over 120 volunteers
in our volunteer group at the hos-
pital and they do everything from
sitting at the front desk to driving
a van around campus to deliver-
ing our mail to working with our
hospice program,” Yecny said.
The two men clearly have a
similar vision and recognition of
the unique nature of the area and
it’s residents. Most importantly,
both share an appreciation for the
important role their organization
plays in the Florence community,
and they appear to share a com-
mitment to provide high-quality
health services to their clients.
Hawkins seems genuinely
excited about the future and the
challenges he will face moving
forward.
“One of the reasons I was
drawn here was that I could see
this trifecta between the commu-
nity, PHPH and the health net-
work in Oregon, and I wanted to
be a part of that,” Hawkins said.
“The community has supported
this hospital in the past by com-
ing here and trusting us with their
care, so we want to stay connect-
ed and continue to improve the
services we provide.”
PeaceHealth Peace Harbor’s
campus is at 400 Ninth St. in
Florence, and its phone number
is 541-997-8412.
The walk-in clinic at the cam-
pus is open from 6:45 a.m. to
5:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and from 7:45 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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Each bid must contain a statement as to whether the bidder is a resident or non‐resident bidder, as defi ned
in ORS 279A.120. Each bidder must be an “Equal Opportunity Employer” and comply with the appropriate
provisions of state and federal law. Each bidder is required to comply with ORS 656.017 regarding worker’s
compensation, unless the bidder meets the requirements for exemption under ORS 656.126.
Pursuant to ORS 279C.505(2), Lane County’s performance under this contract is conditioned upon the
Contractor’s compliance and warranty that a Drug Testing Program will be maintained for its employees.
Lane County may reject a bid that does not comply with prescribed public contracting procedures
and requirements, including the requirement to demonstrate the bidder’s responsibility under ORS
279C.375(3)(b), and the County may reject for good cause all bids aft er fi nding that doing so is in the
public interest.
All envelopes must be sealed and plainly marked on the outside showing the name of the bidder,
name of the project, contract number and the word “BID”.
Each bid must be submitted on the required form and be accompanied by a cashier’s check, certifi ed check,
irrevocable letter of credit issued by an insured institution as defi ned in ORS 706.008, or surety bond payable
to “Lane County”, Oregon in an amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid.
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FRIDAY and SATURDAY
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3100 E. 17 Avenue
December 1: 1-7pm • December 2: 10am-4pm
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