Bid Opportunity for CUCP DBE firms

Bid Opportunity for CUCP DBE firms

AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. (AMEC) is seeking CUCP DBE firms as subconsultants on Oakland Public Works Department’s RFP for Special Inspection and Material Testing Services to Support Replacement of Embarcadero Bridge over Lake Merritt Channel, due 8/7/14. 

 

The project scope includes materials testing, field and off-site special inspection, and gamma-gamma testing and cross-sonic testing for CIDH piles. AMEC seeks experienced firms to provide the following items of work: lab testing and inspection; and gamma gamma testing.

 

Interested DBE firms, please email aaron.franklin@amec.com by 8/4/14 the following: firm’s CUCP DBE certification, firm profile, description of services, 2 similar projects with 2 references each, Project Manager resume and hourly billing rates. 

 

For bonding, insurance, line of credit or technical assistance, contact Aaron Franklin by email or 858-699-0513. Project plans and specifications are available at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/CP/s/ContractingPurchasingOpportunities/index.htm or http://ciplist.com/plans/?Oakland/city/9392

America's Children's Holiday Parade- This Saturday 12/7

 

 

OAKLAND, CA -- The 14th annual America’s Children’s Holiday Parade, which will be telecast nationally via public television (PBS) and internationally through the American Forces Network, will be held in downtown Oakland on Saturday, Dec. 7.

The parade will march up the streets of Oakland, stepping off at 2 p.m. at 11^th and Clay streets, working its way up to 14^th Street and then to Broadway, where it will make a left turn and then a right on 20^th Street to Lake Merritt.

This year the parade will be marching to the beat of a different drum when more than 20 high school marching bands – a whopping 3,000 band members – will be marching the parade route to help make the holiday season bright.

Other highlights will include pop artist Veronica Powers, nearly 40 children’s characters, such as Curious George, Garfield, the Berenstain Bears, Snoopy and Charlie Brown and the rest of the Peanuts gang, the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees, and of course Santa.

Sponsors this year include presenting sponsor Kaiser Permanente as well as Visit Oakland, Macy’s, Wells Fargo, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, The Clorox Company, Radio Disney AM 1310 and Telemundo.

Radio Disney will also kick off the holiday tree lighting at Jack London Square on Friday, December 6, the evening before the parade. The tree lighting ceremony will also feature some of the children’s characters that will appear in the following day’s parade.

The parade was founded and is managed by the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

The America’s Children’s Holiday Parade is also a holiday championship for the marching band circuit, sanctioned by the Northern California Band Association.

The parade truly is a national event, with parade items, entries and volunteers coming in from a number of different states, and from as far away as New York, New Jersey, Virginia, South Carolina and Hawaii.

 

If you want posters for your windows, let us know. Plus, you can help spread the joy by adding this event to you company newsletters and or website.

Like us Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Americas-Childrens-Holiday-Parade/95792406574.

Follow us on Twitter, @oaklandholiday and don’t forget to include the hashtag #Oakchildrensparade.

Check out the website for up to date information-http://americas-holiday-parade.com/

OCYP 5K Turkey “Fun Run”- November 23rd

 

Join us for the 1st ever, Oakland Chamber Young Professionals

5K Turkey Fun Run

 

 

November 23, 2013| 10 AM| Lake Merritt

***Meet in front of Children’s Fairyland***

Brunch and  $12 Bottomless Mimosas to follow at Portal Restaurant

(1611 2nd Avenue, Lake Merritt)

Race Fee– One Food Item Donation to the Alameda County Community Food Bank

Please bring food item to race.

 

    

Race Hosts:

 Run Hosted by                                                                                                         Walk Hosted by

 

 

 Danetha Doe                                                                                                                                                        Ashley Rose

 @MissDanetha                                                                                                                                                  @ Ashleysaindon 

 

 

                                            
Can’t attend in person, no problem! 

Scan the QR code and help us reach our online goal!

 

Follow Us On Twitter @OCYPOAK

Event Hashtag: #ocypfunrun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35 Reasons You Need to Move to Oakland by Randy Nelson (Movoto)

1. Rent is Cheaper Here (and You Can Actually Find a Place)

Source: Flickr user CharlestonTheDigital

Renting anywhere in the Bay Area is still an expensive proposition compared to other parts of the country, but at least rent prices in Oakland won’t have you considering selling your organs on the black market (or moving in with six other people).

2. Warm, Predictable Weather

Source: Flickr user Jesse Richmond

While our neighbors across the bay have to carry hoodies and coats just in case the weather takes a sudden turn for the frigid, Oaklanders can plan outings and events with confidence, knowing that a sudden fog bank isn’t going to appear and drop the temperature by 10 or more degrees. Plus, it’s already a few degrees warmer on this side of the bay to begin with.

3. (Relatively) Stress-Free Driving

Driving in any city comes with its share of challenges, mostly in the form of crazy drivers, but in Oakland we at least don’t have to deal with the sort of rush hour traffic jams and bottlenecks that our counterparts in other big burgs do. In fact, driving through downtown is downright peaceful no matter the day or time.

4. You Can Find a Parking Space

Speaking of driving, you actually have a chance of there being parking once you reach your destination. What’s more, the meters are free on Sundays.

5. That Beautiful New Bay Bridge Span

Source: Flickr user Steve Jurvetson

We can technically lay claim to the fantastic new span of the SF-Oakland Bay Bridge, expected to open later in 2013, as it lays on our side of the bay from Treasure Island. That’s right, SF, it’s ours!

6. Lake Merritt

Technically a lagoon, this 155 acre body of water is one of the crown jewels of Oakland, providing not just recreation options but a beautiful slice of nature in the middle of an urban landscape. Lake Merritt‘s shoreline recently underwent an extensive revitalization, so it’s an absolutely breathtaking spot for going for a walk, sitting outside with friends, dining, or renting a watercraft.

7. The Oak Ness Monster

How many cities can claim they have an actual lake monster for a resident? Yes, there are those that believe Lake Merritt is home to a sort of sea monster, affectionately referred to as Oakie, the Oak Ness Monster, and Merrittzilla. Sightings of the beast are rare, but it’s yet another reason to come down to the shoreline, which can’t be a bad thing.

8. Children’s Fairyland

Source: Flickr user Connie Ma

Just a quick skip from Lake Merritt is the delightful family attraction Children’s Fairyland. This charming little theme park is designed specifically for kids, so all adults have to be accompanied by one (although special grown-up nights are a thing). Fairyland has played a part in the childhood of many East Bay youth, and it’s just as magical for a new generation.

9. Fentons Creamery

Source: Flickr user Show and Tell

If you’ve seen the Pixar movie “Up”, you’ve seen Fentons. It’s the place at the end where Carl and Russell get ice cream together. Yep, it’s a real place, and it’s just as special as you’d expect from a restaurant Pixar’s wizards chose to include in one of their movies. While its building has been revamped, this icon of Oakland really reflects the city’s rich history, having been around more than 100 years.

10. The Enthusiasm of Our Pro Sports Fans

Even if you don’t like sports, you have to hand it to Oakland’s sports fans. Whether they’re rooting on the A’s, Raiders, or Warriors, these enthusiastic souls bring the Oakland sense of community to every home event—and beyond. Oh yeah, we have three pro sports teams, which is pretty darn impressive in and of itself.

Stay Tuned for Part 2 on Monday!

Non-Profit Roundtable learns about Oakland’s Hidden Gems

Several times each week, a half dozen or so dedicated residents of and/or workers in Oakland, armed with nets, gloves, claws and several large garbage bags, stake out their territory and begin the highly beneficial act of removing trash from Oakland's historic Lake Merritt. These individuals come on their own, in couples or small groups. Some of them represent the membership of the Oakland Chamber of Commerce, like the sixth graders of St. Paul's Episcopal School (www.spes.org) who have been cleaning the Lake every Thursday afternoon during the school year for more than 15 years.
They are guided by Dr. Richard Bailey, Executive Director of the Lake Merritt Institute(www.LakeMerrittInstitute.org) the non-profit organization charged with maintaining the health of the Lake.

While Oakland's beloved Lake is one of the City's most well-known landmarks and opportunities, the City boasts dozens of lesser known, and sometimes, even hidden gems, like the Lake Merritt Institute. At its June 18th meeting, the Oakland Chamber's Non-Profit Roundtable heard from several of these incredible organizations and how the non-profit, private and even public sectors can utilize them and create collaborations.

 

Jennifer Wong, Administrative & Marketing Director of Kinetic Arts Center

(www.KineticArtsCenter.com), invited attendees to check out her company’s unique approach to fitness, fun and community building. Recently opened in West Oakland, Kinetic Arts is Oakland's unique fitness and circus arts center. The facility offers summer camps for children and classes to kids of all ages in juggling, acrobatics, (static) trapeze, contortion and clowning as well as dance and pilates. The eclectic range of opportunities can be further utilized as team building events (such as a recent Oakland Rotary juggling workshop), or as an opportunity to host a fun party. There are even performances. Wong also notes that several world-class circus acrobats rehearse routines or simply use the facility to keep in shape.

Celebrations on the Bay (www.CelebrationsOnTheBay.com) is Oakland’s charter cruise service. Owned and operated by Greg and Sharon Schuyler, Celebrations is a two-deck, riverboat style vessel. The two decks are comprised of a fully enclosed and climate controlled lower deck and a partially enclosed upper deck (with canopy for the winter months). Amenities include room for a band or D.J. and dancing. The boat is wheelchair accessible with deck level boarding, full bar service and state-of-the-art sound system. The Schuyler’s have a list of catering partners and are willing to customize a unique experience for their clients Cruise options for 40 to 100 persons include lunch, dinner or cocktail cruises, corporate events, weddings, other special events, and, of course, fundraisers. For those more skittish on the water, one can use the boat as an event facility at its dock (at Jack London Square). Celebrations also offers public cruises on a variety of themes throughout the year.

The New Parkway (www.thenewparkway.com), Oakland’s most recent big gem, opened in the Uptown district in late 2012 and is making quite a name for itself as a specialty movie house, pizza parlor, and event and community center. HR & Outreach Manager Destiny Webster shared that as the New Parkway is still in its formative stages, there are tremendous opportunities for non-profits and companies to take advantage of and even design new programs. The enterprise, which shows second run movies (at $6 per ticket) and special runs (of various prices), boasts two theaters with unique forms of seating (145 and 125, respectively) and a lobby/community space with a rotating art gallery. Webster notes that the establishment is seeking visual artists to showcase. Currently, the theater hosts non-profit events every Sunday afternoon. These events could be a fundraiser (movie, promotion, auction) or merely a screening of a particular film. The venue also features a state-of-the-art sound system and commercial kitchen.

Located on 14^th Street between Castro Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, the African American Museum and Library of Oakland (http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/locations/african-american-museum-library-oakland) is a distinctive branch of the Oakland Public Library System. As shared by Rick Moss, the library’s director, the AAMLO is a non-circulating, reference library with an extensive archive that includes a collection of approximately 12,000 volumes by or about African Americans; the diaries of prominent families, pioneers, churches, social and political organizations; numerous newspapers and pamphlets; and an extensive oral history collection. As a museum, the space showcases several exhibitions. The AAMLO holds book signings, public programs and other special events, has its own volunteer friends association and is an available event rental space for up to 200 people. Guided tours for small groups through the exhibits are also available. Oh yes, and the library and museum, are free and open to the public.

 Following the presentations, the 25 attendees shared their own Oakland Gems. In addition to the expected Farmers’ Markets, First Fridays Art Murmur, regional parks, Chabot Space and Science Center, USS Potomac, Children’s Fairyland, incredibly diverse neighborhoods and world-class zoo, other gems recommended included the newly completed Remember Them monument (next to the Fox Theatre), Port View Park (on the farthest western point of the Port of Oakland), Morcom Amphitheatre of Roses (off Grand Avenue near the Piedmont border), Thursday night pirate sing-a-long in the pub of Quinn’s Lighthouse (on Embarcadero), Joaquin Miller Park free movie nights, Spice Monkey (on Webster) fourth Wednesday game nights, and the Julia Morgan-designed Chapel of the Chimes (at the end of Piedmont Avenue).

Our conclusion is that for individuals, non-profits, families, private companies and visitors, Oakland is a fantastic place full of treasures to explore, play, learn, experience, share and partner with each other.

Special thanks to Iryna Oreshkova of Iryna CPA (www.irynacpa.com) for bringing the treats, and Dale Marie Golden of Torrey Pines Bank (www.torreypines.com), Celebrations on the Bay and Kinetic Arts Center for bringing door prizes.

 

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The next Oakland Chamber Non-Profit Roundtable meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 18, 2013, from 2:30-4:30pm in the Chamber Boardroom.


Contacts:
Co-Chair Âna-Marie Jones, Executive Director of CARD (AMJ@CARDcanhelp.org)
Co-Chair Jerry Metzker, Development & Marketing Manager of Biotech Partners (jerry.metzker@bayer.com)

Chamber Liaison Nikki Mendez, Membership Director (nikki@oaklandchamber.com)

 

8th Annual Walk to End Poverty- May 18th

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What:       8^th Annual Walk to End Poverty

Where:     Lake Merritt Bandstand (behind Fairyland)

                666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland, CA 94610

 

When:      May 18, 2013

Schedule:          9 am                Registration begins

                        10 am              Walk begins

                        11 am – 1 pm  Entertainment and community fair, including hands-on activities for                                         children

 

Registration:     FREE to the public: http://povertywalkoakland.eventbrite.com

                        Registration includes snacks, water and lunch

Giveaways:      FREE t-shirt to first 400 people who bring a non-perishable food donation.

 

Information:    Visit www.AC-OCAP.com or call 510-238-2362

Statistics

Did you know that in the Bay Area 1 in 7 children live in poverty and in the City of Oakland that figure is 1 in 4?  To help educate the public awareness about the social issues that impact those who live in poverty, please join The Alameda County – Oakland Community Action Partnership for our 8^th Annual Walk to End Poverty on Saturday, May 18, 2013.

 

 

 

Explore what Oakland Has To Offer Part 1

11th Annual Walk to End Domestic Violence

The 11^th Annual Walk to End Domestic &  Teen Dating Violence, a benefit walk in support of A Safe Place the only comprehensive domestic violence shelter in Oakland, will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2012 from 9AM to 2PM at Lake Merritt.  This is an excellent opportunity for Chamber members to promote their products and services at the Community Resources Expo as part of the walk festivities. 

 To reserve a spot for your business or for more information on sponsorship/tabling opportunities, please contact Alex Arteaga, aarteaga@arteagacoltassoc.com. or call (510)859-8111.