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Flip the switch on the slough
When they aren't busy lauding the crisp, plastic-free taste of Bull Run water, it appears the Portland Water Bureau has been busy installing a new 270 kilowatt solar system at its Columbia South Shore Well Field.
Low Proposer Not Always A Winner
The Seattle City Light Department issued proposal results for the RFP: Pole Inventory and Condition Assessment project. Six proposals were received by the October 29, 2009 submittal deadline.
City of Seattle Issues New Supplemental Bidder Criteria Form
The City of Seattle has issued a new City of Seattle Supplemental Bidder Responsibility Criteria form that will be used for all City Public Works projects of $300,000 or more starting January 1, 2010. Read more...
Addenda: Is the fog clearing?
In my recent post, Addenda: a game of hide and seek? I discussed sources of confusion that result in a shortfall of proper distribution of addenda documents.聽 A short time […]
Bid Time Change for Camas Wastewater Treatment Project
The City of Camas has issued a notification of a bid time change for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Improvements Phase 2.
Low Bidder Deemed Non-Responsive On I-84 Project
The Oregon Department of Transportation has issued bid results for the I-84: Exit 64 (Hood River) Bundle 224 project. Bids for the project were accepted on Oct. 29, 2009 at 9 a.m.
Re-Roofing of the Simnasho Longhouse Canceled
The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs has issued a cancellation notice for the Simnasho Longhouse re-roofing project. At the pre-bid meeting on November 30th it became apparent that additional specifications were needed to ensure that requirements are completely met.
Klamath Tribes Issue Bid Results for Water System Well Project
The Klamath Tribes has issued bid results for Water System Well project for the 55-acre housing development in Chiloquin, OR.
Penguin Life Support Systems
Okay, it’s one of those project titles that you read in the “Official Call for Bids” and you think, “Huh?”聽 And, of course, for those of you that know me […]
Project Just Arrived. Project Just Cancelled.
We just received the blueprints and specifications for the “New LDS Meeting House” project for Forest Grove, but there was no reference regarding the bid date or time.聽 We called […]
Phi Kappa Psi 'Rushing' to Rebuild Fraternity House
The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity is rebuilding its chapter house after it was damaged in a boiler explosion and fire [...]
Addenda: a game of hide and seek?
In its simplest form, the distribution process of addenda for construction bid packages can be as easy as a fax or an e-mailed PDF document from an architect or engineer. […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
