Tacoma Daily Index, March 19, 2015

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2015

Vol. CXXIV, No. 53

OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF TACOMA Devoted to the Courts, Real Estate, Finance, Industrial Activities, and Publication of Legal Notices

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Tacoma Bid Watch

Nuisance property abatements and sidewalk improvements By Todd Matthews, Editor The Tacoma Daily Index often publishes the City of Tacoma’s calls for bids asking contractors to meet the City’s needs on a range of supplies, services, and projects. Here is a short-list of some recent and notable calls for bids issued from Tacoma City Hall. First, the City is accepting bids from contractors who can provide nuisance property abatement services on public and private property throughout Tacoma, according to a legal notice published this week in the Tacoma Daily Index. Last year, approximately 70 properties were targets of abatement in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare, according to City staff. A majority of the abatement work was performed on private property or the portion of the abutting right-of-way where the property owner is responsible. Abatement work involves the collection and removal of various types of litter and debris; cutting, collection, and removal of various types of overgrown vegetation; tree and shrubbery cutting and removal; small accessory structure demolition and removal; graffiti removal on public and private property; and minor fence repairs. The contract is valued at approximately $200,000. The bid deadline expires at 11 a.m. on Tues., April 14. A one-year contract is expected to be awarded in May. More information is available online at cityoftacoma.org and tacomadailyindex.com. Second, the City is accepting bids from contractors who can reconstruct sidewalks throughout Tacoma, according to a legal notice published this week in the Tacoma Daily Index. Bid documents prepared by City staff show the project involves the removal of pavement, curbs, and sidewalks, and the construction of asphalt and concrete pavement, curbs, sidewalks, and curb ramps in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act at various locations within the City limits of Tacoma. The project budget is estimated at $560,000. The bid deadline expires at 11 a.m. on Tues., April 7. A pre-bid meeting will be held at 10 a.m. on Thurs., March 26, at Tacoma City Hall. More information is available online at cityoftacoma. org and tacomadailyindex.com.

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Robinson poised to lead Tacoma Power Posted online Tues., March 17 Photo Courtesy Tacoma Public Utilities Tacoma Public Utilities has selected one of its own department managers to serve as Tacoma Power's next superintendent. Pending confirmation by the Public Utility Board on March 25, Chris Robinson (pictured) will take the helm as chief operating officer on May 1. He currently serves as the utility's Power Management manager. If the Public Utility Board confirms his appointment, Robinson will succeed Ted Coates, who has served as Tacoma Power's superintendent since 2009 and will retire on May 1. Robinson began his career with Tacoma Power in 2001. As power manager, he oversees the planning and management of the utility's power supply portfolio, which includes Tacoma Power's three hydroelectric projects and a $125 million a year power purchase contract with the Bonneville Power Administration. He is responsible for planning the utility's future power supply needs, balancing customer loads with energy supply, marketing and trading approximately $50 million of power on the wholesale market each year, and managing the utility's energy conservation programs. Prior to his time at Tacoma Power, Robinson spent six years as a utility industry consultant. Robinson holds a Master of Science in Re-

source Economics from the University of Maine, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Rutgers University. "We had the fortunate but challenging task of choosing between several highly qualified, seasoned executives within and outside the organization for the superintendent position," said Tacoma Public Utilities Director and CEO Bill Gaines. "Although it was a tough decision, I'm confident we made the right one. I, and others on the leadership team, have been impressed with Chris' leadership style, knowledge of electric utility issues, and commitment to Tacoma Public Utilities. He has an in-depth understanding of our organization and already has ideas for how we can perform at an even higher level. I believe our customers and our employees will benefit from Chris' leadership of Tacoma Power." "I realized 14 years ago that I wanted to spend the rest of my career at Tacoma Power," Robinson said. "I didn't know at that time I would have an opportunity to lead the utility, and I am honored to be selected. Tacoma Power's customers can be assured that I will work as hard as I can to continue to keep their rates low and their service reliable – and will seek out ways to continue to improve the services we provide."

To read earlier installments of Tacoma Bid Watch, visit our Web site for the following articles: — Tacoma Bid Watch: Building demolitions, tide flats road repairs, and South Tacoma Way revamp (Tacoma Daily Index, March 11, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Port of Tacoma Road, South 56th Street signage, and a billiard table (Tacoma Daily Index, March 3, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Hilltop swimming pool, transient camp clean ups, and South Tacoma Way revamp (Tacoma Daily Index, Feb. 12, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Chinese Reconciliation Park update, transient camp cleanups, and ADA improvements (Tacoma Daily Index, Jan. 29, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: 3 acres for sale, fire simulation training, and building demolition updates (Tacoma Daily Index, Jan. 22, 2015)

— Tacoma Bid Watch: Foss Waterway Esplanade, ammo recycling, and People’s Community Center swimming pool (Tacoma Daily Index, Jan. 13, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Fire simulation training, ADA street improvements, and gateway signage (Tacoma Daily Index, Jan. 6, 2015) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Foss Waterway Esplanade, building demolition, and arts funding (Tacoma Daily Index, Dec. 29, 2014) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Chinese Reconciliation Park, Sheridan Elementary Safe Route, and sidewalk improvements (Tacoma Daily Index, Dec. 16, 2014) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Gangs, graffiti, and South Tacoma Way / Water Ditch Trail upgrades (Tacoma Daily Index, Dec. 9, 2014) — Tacoma Bid Watch: Ammo, rifles, and climate change study (Tacoma Daily Index, Dec. 2, 2014)


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