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N.W. JOB MARKET / BIDS & PUBLIC NOTICES Page 14 n THE ASIAN REPORTER NORTHWEST JOB MARKET REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CITY OF VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS #31-14 (RFP) FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE 2ND SHIFT (RECREATION COORDINATOR 1) The City of Portland is accepting applications for Customer Service - 2nd Shift (Recreation Coordinator 1). This position is involved with scheduling, as- sessing, coordinating, and evaluating the training and work of the Sunday through Thursday late afternoon/evening shift. Apply online at <www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs> Find general information about the city and employment opportunities at: <www.hillsboro-oregon.gov> OFFICE ADMINISTRATION INSTRUCTOR Troutdale, Oregon Read our classified section online: <www.asianreporter.com/nwjobmarket.htm> <www.asianreporter.com/notices.htm> CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The Port of Portland is a regional government entity operating airports, marine terminals and industrial parks in the greater Portland metropolitan area. Our mission is to enhance the region’s economy and quality of life by providing efficient cargo and air passenger access to national and global markets. To view current job openings and to apply for open positions, visit the Port’s website at <www.portofportland.com>. The Port of Portland is an AA/EEO employer committed to workforce diversity and affirmative action. August 4, 2014 Career technical training program serving young adults ages 16-24 is seeking an Office Administration professional to train students for careers in the Office Administration field. The qualified candidate will possess extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Publisher; and knowledge of current technologies utilized in office settings. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, computer skills, strong customer service skills, and ability to interact effectively with students, staff and the business community. Microsoft Office Suite instructor level certification or valid Oregon Vocational Teaching License/ Certification preferred. One year instructional experience preferred. $41,600 annual salary; plus complete benefits package. Please apply online at <www.mtcjobs.com>. Responses must be received no later than close of business day Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Veterans and minorities encouraged to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! BIDS, SUB-BIDS & PUBLIC NOTICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MECHANICAL/PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL/FIRE SPRINKLER Roosevelt High School - Portland Public Schools - Portland, Oregon Advertisement for: Roosevelt High School Modernization Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC, serving as the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) on the Roosevelt High School Modernization Project for Portland Public Schools (PPS) is soliciting proposals from qualified Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Sprinkler Subcontractors for the preconstruction services and construction of the Roosevelt High School Modernization in Portland, Oregon. Terms and conditions of the proposal are outlined in Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC) “Request for Proposal”, dated July 25, 2014, attached to and made a part of the Contract Documents. Proposals will be received at the offices of Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC, (CM/GC), 550 SW 12th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97205, until 2:00pm PST, August 15, 2014 at which time the proposals will be opened with a PPS representative present. Proposals shall be clearly marked “Roosevelt High School Modernization” The total building construction cost is projected to be approximately $65 Million. The MEP scope of work is currently at a schematic design level, without fully defined costs. The scope of work for this proposal includes mechanical, plumbing, electrical (inclusive of low voltage), and fire sprinkler work only (Design-Build only for fire sprinklers) for the construction of a new 3 story 85,000 SF gymnasium building, and new 2 story 75,000 SF performing arts building with full performance theater, remodel of existing theater into a new library and classroom spaces, full remodel and seismic upgrade to the existing 1921 building, and demolition of the existing cafeteria / kitchen building, existing gym and classroom building, existing boiler building, existing arts building, and existing shop building. In accordance with Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 580-063-0020, Lewis will use the request for proposals (RFP) competitive procurement process to select and enter into a Contract with Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Sprinkler firms. Plumbing and Mechanical RFPs may be submitted by companies individually or as a single package. Either way, costs must be separated by scope of work into Plumbing and Mechanical sections. Lewis intends to enter into a contract with the selected firms for work that will initially include Preconstruction Phase Services only. There are provisions for adding Construction Phase Services at the sole discretion of Lewis through acceptance of a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by contract amendment. Lewis, in partnership with Portland Public Schools and Bassetti Architects will evaluate each Proposal with respect to the evaluation criteria outlined in the Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC) “Request for Proposal”, dated July 25, 2014. At its sole discretion, Lewis may elect to short list and interview finalists in order to more fully understand the relative qualifications. This RFP does not commit Lewis to enter into any agreement, to pay any expenses incurred in preparation of any response to this request, or to procure or contract for any supplies, goods or services. Lewis reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals not in compliance with the RFP or if it is in the public interest to do so. A mandatory pre-bid conference for Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, and Fire Sprinkler Subcontractors will be held at the Project Site, 6941 N Central Street, Portland, OR, at the main entry steps, located at the intersection of Central Ave. and Ida Street in Portland, Oregon on August 1, 2014 at 9:00am PST. All proposers must comply with the following requirements: Prevailing Wage Law, ORS 279C.800-279C.870, and be licensed with the Construction Contractors Board, ORS 671.530. Bidder shall indicate Resident Status per ORS 279A.120. If Required, Proposers must obtain business licenses to perform work in the City of Portland prior to mobilizing on jobsite. Proposals will not be considered unless RECEIVED by 2:00pm PST on August 15, 2014, and fully completed in the manner provided by the “Instructions to Proposers”. “NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (Executive order 11246)”. Lease Crutcher Lewis, LLC (CM/GC) is committed to taking affirmative action to encourage and facilitate the participation of minority, women-owned, and emerging small business enterprises (M/W/ESBE) in projects and encourage Subcontractors to provide similar opportunities for their subcontractors / vendors. PPS has set an M/W/ESBE participation goal for this project and subcontractor participation in achieving this goal is strongly encouraged. Contract Documents and the Invitation to Bid may be reviewed at the following locations: The entire RFP Package (including all project documents attached as exhibits) can be viewed at Lewis’ FTP site at: <https://lewisbuilds.exavault.com/share/view/45m0-2xbawx30>. Contract Documents may be purchased (non-refundable) in its entirety or in part from Precision Images, (503) 274-2030 LEASE CRUTCHER LEWIS, LLC, (CM/GC) Nate Buddress 2014-2015 HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION SERVICES The City of Vancouver (City) is seeking proposals to complete lead based paint inspection and risk assessment services for the Vancouver Housing Rehabilitation Program. Funding will be provided by the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership programs which is funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and as such will be subject to all local, State, and Federal requirements & statutes applicable. Request for Proposal packets may be examined at Vancouver City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 1st floor lobby, 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, Washington. Request for Proposal packets may be obtained from the Builder’s Exchange of Washington (BXWA) website at http://bxwa.com. Click on Posted Projects, Goods and Services, City of Vancouver and Projects Bidding links. These are available for viewing, downloading and printing at your own equipment free of charge. You may also link to the Builder’s Exchange website through the City of Vancouver’s Projects currently out for solicitation page. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting will be held on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at 3:00pm at the City of Vancouver Balsam Meeting Room, second floor, located at 415 W. 6th Street Vancouver, Washington 98660. Anyone needing language interpretation services or anyone with a disability who needs assistance while attending the pre-proposal meeting above may contact the City Manager’s Office Staff at (360) 487-8600 (Voice/TTY). Every attempt at reasonable accommodations will be made. Technical questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Peggy Sheehan, Community Develop- ment Grants Manager at (360) 487-7952 or by e-mail at: <peggy.sheehan@cityofvancouver.us>. Pro- curement questions should be directed to Scott Cramer, Senior Procurement Specialist, at (360) 487-8426 or by e-mail at <scott.cramer@cityof vancouver.us>. Sealed responses will be received by the Procurement Services Manager of the City of Vancouver, Washington up to the hour of 3:00pm, Wednesday, August 27, 2014. Responses delivered later will not be accepted. The City of Vancouver is not responsible for delays in delivery. All responses to this request that are mailed through the United States Postal Service shall be ad- dressed to the Procurement Services Manager, City of Vancouver, P.O. Box 1995, Vancouver, Wash- ington 98668-1995. Please be advised that USPS deliveries requiring a signature may not be delivered in a timely manner as our receiving point is not staffed at all times and may not be available to sign at the time of delivery. Hand-delivered responses or responses not sent through the USPS, shall be delivered to the Vancouver City Hall, Customer Service Desk, 1st floor lobby, City of Vancouver, 415 W. 6th Street, Van- couver, Washington 98660. The United States Postal Service will NOT deliver to the street address. All proposals shall be placed in a sealed envelope, which is clearly marked “RFP #31-14 2014-2015 HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM LEAD INSPECTION SERVICES”. Responses by FAX or e-mail will not be accepted. The City of Vancouver in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises, as defined in 49 CFR part 26, will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin or sex in consideration for an award. The City of Vancouver is committed to providing equal opportunities to State of Washington certified Minority, Disadvantaged and Women's Business Enterprises in contracting activities. The City of Vancouver reserves the right to cancel this request or reject any and all responses submitted or to waive any minor formalities of this call if, in the judgment of City Council, the best interest of the City would be served. No respondent may withdraw their response after the hour set for the opening thereof, unless the award of contract is delayed for a period exceeding ninety (90) days. Kevin Yin, Procurement Services Manager
