CCC Expedites Projects on State Economic Stimulus Package

Thursday, February 19, 2009

The Clackamas Community College Board of Education last week cleared the way for work to begin as soon as possible on maintenance projects covered by SB338 Oregon State Stimulus legislation. The board approved an Emergency Declaration, designed to expedite the bid process for the work.

CCC has been allocated approximately $2.7 million under the Oregon Stimulus Package, half of which must be provided by the college as matching funds. The Legislature requires that work begin on or before May 1. The CCC Board’s Emergency Declaration requires that the college award all the contracts covered by the stimulus package funds by April 11.

The Legislature’s intention is to create jobs for local economies across the state. “Work is intended where possible to go to local contractors or contractors who employ local workers,” said Bill Leach, dean of Campus Services.

"We're thankful that the Oregon legislature provided these additional funds to help the college maintain its infrastructure, while providing jobs for Clackamas County residents," said Dr. Joanne Truesdell, president of CCC.

There are 29 projects on CCC’s list, which are all part of the college’s $20 million deferred maintenance list. A partial list of the projects follows:

• Replace aging college communications infrastructure, wiring switches and phones

• Repair/renovate air handling units

• Duct cleaning

• Install energy efficiency controls to HVAC system

• Patch and paint interior walls in college buildings

• Replace floor coverings

• Replace ceiling tiles

• Install new fire alarm

• Electrical improvements

For a complete list of the deferred maintenance projects, interested contractors and others should see http://depts.clackamas.edu/purchasing/ or call Lacressia St. Clair at 503-657-6958, ext. 2340.