Public Notices

QUALIFICATION BASED SERVICES

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (QBS RFQ)

Hood River Courthouse, Sheriff’s Office, and County Administrative Building Space Program Consolidation & Analysis

Hood River County seeks proposals from firms qualified to provide space program and preliminary cost estimates for a consolidated County Public Safety / Administration Building and Courthouse.

Proposals will be received until 5:00 PM local time, Thursday, August 22 at Hood River County Office at 601 State Street, Hood River, OR 97031. Qualification Statements will be scored and ranked, and finalists will be invited to interview in person. The full QBS RFQ can be found under Public Notices & News at www.hoodrivercounty.gov.

Please see Section 6, “Proposal Evaluation and Contract Award Procedures” and additional information on review and award process.

No proposal will be considered unless fully completed in a manner provided in the packet. Proposals will not be accepted after the stated due date and time. Any proposal received after the closing time will be returned to the submitting firm unopened after a contract has been awarded for the required services.

The County may reject any proposal not in compliance with this QBS RFQ or not in compliance with public proposal submission procedures at its sole discretion.

July 24, 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2024

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CITY LANDMARKS REVIEW BOARD

The City of Hood River is accepting applications for a vacancy on the City Landmarks Review Board, a volunteer position.  Applicants must reside in Hood River city limits or in Hood River county.  The positions is a 3-year term.  The landmarks board is a seven-member body appointed by the City Council.

The City Council will consider individuals who have demonstrated an interest in historic preservation and have experience or special expertise or knowledge in the field of history, archaeology, architecture, the arts, historic preservation, culture, planning, landscape architecture, business, real estate, law, government, engineering, construction or other related fields.

Applications are available at the City Hall, 211 2nd Street, Hood River, OR, or on the City website:  https://cityofhoodriver.gov/landmarks-review-board/.   Completed applications will be accepted until position is filled.

For more information, please call the City Planning Department at (541) 387-5217 or email d.nilsen@cityofhoodriver.gov 

Aug. 21, Sept. 4, 2024

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Invitation to Bid

City of Hood River

RAND ROAD PAVING PROJECT

PROJECT #725

Written, sealed bids from qualified contractors will be received by the City of Hood River (Owner) at Hood River Public Works, 1200 18th Street, Hood River, Oregon 97031, until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at which time they will be publicly opened and read. Bids shall be clearly marked BID for “Rand Road Paving Project” and shall show the date and time of bid opening. The person designated to receive offers at the above address is Machel Jubitz, Office Manager.

Questions regarding the project should be submitted via email to r.achziger@cityofhoodriver.gov. Statements made by Owner or Owner’s representatives will not be binding upon the Owner unless confirmed by written Addendum. A mandatory pre-bid meeting at the intersection of Rand Road and May St will take place at 10:30 am, Thursday, August 22, 2024 to discuss the project. The deadline for questions is Thursday, August 28 at 5:00 pm.

Bidders must comply with ORS 279.027 regarding submission of First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure Form by the deadline indicated on the form. Disclosure forms are provided in the Bid Documents.

The project location will be: Rand Road, starting on the North side of May Street intersection heading north to the south side of the Sherman street intersection. The project is approximately 1,230 linear feet and 45,150 square feet.

The work to be done under this contract consists of the following:

1) Grind out existing asphalt with a 2” grind full width of the road, this will include the removal/disposal of grindings.

Compaction of any exposed base material and sweeping of the street after grinding is required. A tack coat is required to be applied before replacement of the new asphalt.

2) Replacement of the 2” of asphalt will be with a level 2, half inch aggregate dense ACP surface asphalt, PG 64-22 binder asphalt, installed and compacted. After paving is completed, the contractor is required to sand seal all edges where new asphalt meets old asphalt.,

3) Replace a 4” yellow paint double center line approximately 2,040 linear feet of 4” yellow paint.

4) The contractor will be responsible for all traffic control involved with this project and conform with ODOT standards.

5)Concrete curb damage that occurs during this project could be required to be replaced. Removal of debris from job site will be required when complete.

6)Project to be completed by September 30, 2024

7)All work is located in Hood River, OR.

Prequalification is not required; however, applicant must submit with its Bid evidence of qualifications and experience to perform the work.

The work is fully described in the Contract Documents, which are available from the City of Hood River website https://cityofhoodriver.gov/bid-center-rfps/. Contractor is responsible for checking the website for addenda.

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline for bid submission. Bids shall be submitted on the bid forms supplied in the bidding documents and shall be accompanied by a bond, postal money order, certified or cashier’s check from the bidder in the amount of at least five percent (5%) of the bid as security.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a formal agreement with the Owner and provide acceptable insurance and both a performance bond and material and labor payment bond each in an amount equal to 100% of the contract award in accordance with the Specifications within ten (10) days of Notice of Award.

This is a Public Works Project and is subject to ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870. Contractor must be registered with the Oregon Construction Contractors Board (CCB) prior to the bid opening and must file a public works bond in the amount of $30,000 with the CCB prior to commencing work on the project. Contractor must pay Prevailing Wages in accordance with ORS 279C.800 to 279C.870. No Bid will be received or considered by the Owner unless the Bid contains a statement that Bidder agrees to be bound by and will comply with the provisions of ORS 279C.840 or 40 USC § 276a.

The Owner may reject any Bid not in compliance with prescribed public bidding procedures and requirements, and may reject for good cause any or all bids upon a finding of the Owner that it is in the public interest to do so.

The City of Hood River is an equal opportunity employer. ADA accommodations will be provided on request; phone 541.387-5201.

Aug. 21, 2024

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Hood River County Transportation District (dba Columbia Area Transit - CAT) will be implementing changes to the Upper Valley Route on September 16th, 2024. This includes transitioning the McIsaac’s Market stop to a custom pickup or drop off stop and new service times. Check out the service changes and how to submit public comment at ridecatbus.org/upper-valley/.

Aug. 21, 2024

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City of Hood River Planning Commission Vacancies

The City of Hood River is accepting applications for Planning Commission vacancies, to fill positions serving through October 2028. Applicants can reside within the City limits of Hood River or the Urban Growth Boundary.

The Planning Commission acts as a hearing body on zoning actions; makes advisory recommendations to City Council on land use issues; and assists with Comprehensive Plan updates. The Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m., with an occasional special meeting. Meetings range from 1 to 3 hours, depending on the agenda. Additional time outside of meetings is required to prepare for meetings.

A childcare stipend is available while attending city related meetings. Deadline to apply is September 13, 2024, at 5:00p.m.  Applications are available at Hood River City Hall, 211 Second Street, Hood River, OR or at https://cityofhoodriver.gov/planning-commission/ For more information, email Dustin Nilsen at d.nilsen@cityofhoodriver.gov

Aug. 21, Sept. 4, 11, 2024

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THE DALLES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION

PURSUANT TO ORS CHAPTER 87

Notice is hereby given that the following vehicle will be sold, for cash to the highest bidder, on 9/3/2024.

The sale will be held at 10:00am by STANTON TRUCK & TOWING

3825 CRATES WAY

THE DALLES, OR

2019 INTERNATIONAL LT625

VIN = 3HSDZAPR9LN126958

Amount due on lien $19,463.53

Reputed owner(s) EGO EXPRESS INC

SIMMONS BANK

Aug. 21, 28, 2024

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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF BALLOT TITLE

Notice is hereby given that a ballot title for a measure referred by the WHITE RIVER HEALTH DISTRICT has been filed with the Elections Office of Wasco County, Oregon on August 16, 2024. The measure will be presented to the qualified voters of the district at the General Election held on November 5, 2024. The election will be conducted by mail pursuant to ORS 254.465.

The ballot title caption is: 5-YEAR LOCAL OPTION TAX TO SUPPORT HEALTH CLINIC OPERATIONS. A full copy of the ballot title can be found on the Wasco County website in the Elections section, or in the Wasco County Clerk’s office located at 511 Washington St., Ste. 201, The Dalles, OR 97058

Per ORS 255.155 and ORS 251.285, any elector dissatisfied with the ballot title may petition the Wasco County Circuit Court for review not later than the seventh business day after the title is filed with the Elections Officer. The last day to file a review is August 27, 2024. The challenger must notify the Wasco County Elections Office not later than 5:00 p.m. on the next business day following the day the petition for review is filed.

Aug. 21, 2024

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WHITE SALMON

PUBLIC NOTICE

The White Salmon Valley School Board will hold a Public Hearing of the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget Extension during the regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at the Park Center Building-Meeting Room, 170 NW Washington St., White Salmon.

Copies of the budget extension will be available at the District Office on August 8, 2024. Any person may appear thereat and be heard for or against any part of the budget extension.

Aug. 7, 14, 21, 2024

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White Salmon

Tree Protection Ordinance

Public Hearing

White Salmon has prepared draft amendments to their Heritage Tree Ordinance to become a separate Tree Protection Ordinance, along with targeted incentives to retain mature trees, as encouraged by the City’s adopted Community Forest Management Plan and initial comments provided by the community, City Tree Board and Planning Commission. Proposed amendments to the City’s Tree Code are available for review at: https://www.whitesalmonwa.gov/planning/page/heritage-tree-ordinance-update.

Public Hearing

A public hearing, with a virtual / telephonic attendance option, will be held during the Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday August 28th at 5:30 PM or as soon thereafter as possible. The hearing will be located in the City Council Chambers, 119 NE Church.

Please navigate to the Planning Commission page (https://www.whitesalmonwa.gov/bc-pc) for a link participate in the Public Hearing remotely via Zoom.

Aug. 14, 21, 2024

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