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ANNOUNCEMENTS NOTICE OF HEARINGS


REGARDING MATTERS TO COME REQUEST FOR QUOTATION


FOR PARATRANSIT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES


RFQ 35050


The City of Detroit, Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be requesting quotes to provide Paratransit Trans- portation Services. Requests for quotes (RFQ) will be sent to interested parties within the next ten (10) days via e-mail. Interested parties should forward their e-mail ad- dress to Carla Wilbert, carwil@detroitmi.gov, as soon as possible.


Contractor Responsibilities


Below are examples of the Contractor’s responsibilities. • Providing curb-to-curb transportation service as assigned by DDOT


• Providing the agreed upon number of vehicles that comply with DDOT specifications to meet trip assignments.


• Maintaining all vehicles in accordance with standards set forth in the Scope of Services.


• Providing a two-way mobile communications system that meets service performance requirements detailed in the Scope of Services


• Providing an adequate number of qualified staff to be trained to handle all trips assigned by DDOT


• Hiring and ensuring training of drivers in accordance with the standards set forth in the Scope of Services


• Providing an adequate number of regularly scheduled staff on all days of service to ensure that assigned trips are performed


• Providing on-street supervision and conducting on-street service monitoring to ensure that service is performed according to standards set forth in the Scope of Services


• Collecting the appropriate fares from riders as specified in the Scope of Services


• Recording actual service information (arrival, pick-up and drop-off times, mileages, cancellations, no-shows, incidents, etc.) and submitting it to DDOT for reconciliation


• Documenting same day service issues and adding same day notes to the daily incident log.


• Preparing and providing billings and service reports as required by DDOT


Certification Requirements


The Contractor shall satisfy DDOT’s certification require- ments before being awarded a contract to operate trans- portation services for DDOT. These certifications, for which forms are currently available to interested bidders, include: (1) completing a Certified Transportation Providers (CTP) Application packet to be used to determine your company’s ability to perform the required services; (2) completing a Project Staff Application Packet to certify staff to perform the Service, and (3) completing a Vehicle Registration Form to certify vehicles proposed for operating the Service. The bidder’s failure to obtain the proper clearances and certifications will cause it to be considered non-awardable for a contract.


a) Certified Transportation Provider (CTP) Packet:


DDOT will guide the Contractor through the CTP certifi- cation process, which includes, but is not limited to, the Contractor obtaining the following:


• City of Detroit Clearances: Prior to contract award, the Contractor shall obtain, submit, and maintain the following City of Detroit-issued clearances: (1) Human Rights, (2) Revenue Collections, and (3) Income Tax.


b) Project Staff Application Packet


The Contractor shall ensure that staff presented for the DDOT Service has completed a Project Staff Applica- tion packet, has been certified and trained by DDOT, and has received DDOT’s approvals to participate in the Service.


c) Vehicle Certification


i. Vehicle Registration Form: The Contractor shall pro- vide a list of vehicles and complete a vehicle registra- tion form for each vehicle it proposes to use for service. DDOT will conduct a certification process that includes verifying the appropriate insurance coverage and per- forming vehicle inspections, and defining maintenance and reporting schedules for each. ii. Certificate of Authority: If applicable, the Contrac- tor shall obtain and submit the appropriate Certificate of Authority needed to transport clients over Michigan roads. Details on these requirements may be found within the (Bus or Limousine) statutes of the State of Michigan: Motor Bus Transportation Act 432 of 1982 and Limousine Transportation Act 271 of 1990, both as amended.


The successful bidders will be required to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.


The City of Detroit, Department of Transportation reserves the right to postpone, accept or reject any or all bids, in whole or in part, at its discretion.


The City of Detroit, Department of Transportation affirma- tively assures that no bidder will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, ancestry, marital status, national origin, place of birth, or sexual orientation.


before the City Council of Detroit. Ad- vertisements for bids and contracts for purchases by the City of Detroit appear daily in the Detroit Legal News. Copies are available at the City County Bldg. and at 2001 W. Lafayette, Detroit.


WAYNE COUNTY PURCHASING DIVISION 500 GRISWOLD, 15TH FLOOR DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226 (313) 224-5151


To view bidding opportunities or to register as a vendor, visit our website at:


www.waynecounty.com/purchasing


The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) has issued a Request for Proposals for Freight Analysis. Sealed proposals are accepted by:


SEMCOG


Attention: Scott Failla 535 Griswold, Suite 300 Detroit, MI 48226


All proposals are due by Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time. RFP specifications are available at SEMCOG offices during normal busi- ness hours, on SEMCOG’s Web site at www.semcog. org/Vendors.aspx, or by calling Information Services at 313.961.4266. SEMCOG adheres to all DBE guide- lines.


DETROIT COMMUNITY SCHOOLS A PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY


is accepting letters of interest for possible Vacancies on its Board of Directors


Board members do not receive financial compensation.


Letters of interest and a current resume should be received no later than Septem- ber 15, 2010. Please direct your informa- tion to:


Board President


Detroit Community Schools 12675 Burt Rd. Detroit, MI 48223


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GeneralMotors Co. seeks CAE Engineers - Systems CAE Analysis for its Pontiac,MI facility, for automatic and manual transmission vehicle drivelinemodeling and dynamic analysis; hydraulic controls modeling and controls architecture design and development; laboratory and in-vehicle testing and data acquisition, among other duties.Min. MS & 1 yr experience. Please send resumes to: GMCo., Resume Processing, Ref. #2935430, 300 Renaissance Center,Mail Code 482- C32-D46, Detroit,MI 48265-3000.


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Bridgewater Interiors, LLC, a Johnson Controls joint venture, is seeking Master Supervisor for its Detroit,MI location to be resp. for maint. of ERP syst.; coordinate demand variation communication & premium freight events; create production schedules; serve asmain point of contact for coordinatingMRP daily runs & Supplier Schedule Output; provide support to all key performance measures of materials department incl. inventory valuation, inventory accuracy, premium freight & production downtime; utilize exp. w/MRP, JIT, SAP dtb mgmt, Lean Manufacturing. Reqs BS or equiv & 3 yrs of exp. Send resume to Elizabeth Bartz, JCI, 5757 N. Green Bay Ave., Milwaukee,WI 53209.Must reference job codeMSRP-DMI when applying. EEO


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General Motors Company has an available position of Finance Man- ager in Detroit, MI. Position requires a Master of Business Administration degree & 24 months experience as a Business Analyst &/or Financial Analyst. Position also requires: 1) Academic concentration in finance; & 2) Experience must include: a) Exp. analyzing & planning manufacturing operations; b) Exp. performing cost engineering & business analysis for manufacturing operations; & c) Exp. developing complex financial or ana- lytical models. Exp. reqs. may be met concurrently during the same 24-mo. period. Job duties: Lead/manage a team of financial analysts respon- sible for engineering budget planning, forecast, & analysis. Report/measure operating/engineering unit targets & results including profitability, cash flow analysis, market share, & other key business drivers. Coordinate busi- ness plans. Perform business case, management, & financial analysis of future vehicle plans, marketing in- centive spending, & structural costs. Provide key decision support to se- nior management in the managing, developing, & implementing finan- cial initiatives such as new business practice, new processes & process improvements, change management, cost reduction strategies, & productiv- ity/efficiency improvements. Develop financial models to analyze business trends. Evaluate team members’ per- formance, as needed.


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Please send resumes & verification of requirements to: General Motors Company, Mail Code: 482-C32-D46, Resume Processing Ref #2933812, 300 Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI 48265-3000. EOE.


General Motors Company has an available position of Cre- ative Designer in Warren, MI. Position requires Bachelor’s degree in Transportation or Industrial Design. Position also requires: 1) Six months of experience as an automotive designer or successful completion of two internships with automotive manufacturer(s); 2) Successful completion of two college courses covering ALIAS 3-dimensional soft- ware; & 3) Excellence in advanced design concept gen- eration & refinement through to final design proposal as evidenced by industry-sponsored scholarship, internship, prize, or award. Job duties: Develop automotive design proposals from the sketch phase to the creation of scale & full-size models. Research trends in design & work with Brand marketing to develop design definition that is ap- propriate to a target market or function. Work as part of a team, communicating effectively to develop advanced & production concepts. Use ALIAS software to demonstrate ideas in both 2- & 3- dimensional forms. Communicate de- sign to virtual & hands-on sculptors to collaboratively cre- ate models & virtual demonstrations. Make 2-dimensional & 3-dimensional presentations to management. Work with studio design team to develop overall compelling vehicle design solutions. Refine the designs using clinic customer feedback, design leadership directional input, & global stu- dio partner communication.


Interested candidates should send resume and verification of requirements to Lisa C. Coburn, Immigration Consultant, International Assignment Services, General Motors Com- pany, Mail Code 482-C32-D46, 300 Renaissance Cen- ter, Detroit, MI 48265-3000. Please reference job order #2926556. EOE.


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