News July 2008

For more information, call: (775) 829-9010

Improve Safety through Self Coaching [PS140C] -

Reduce accidents, injuries and losses on the job by using

this technique to assist your employees. Get introduced to

six behavior-based performance skills that have immediate

results and improve the safety at any workplace.

Determine how to raise your own awareness of workplace

safety and how to improve communication.

Thursday, 9 to 11a.m, Sept. 25, 2008. Cost $39

Avoiding the Landmines: Wage and Hour Laws

[PS143C] - Just one complaint from an unhappy employee

can trigger an audit of your company. Understand what

positions are exempt from overtime pay, when you have

to pay overtime on a daily vs. weekly basis and when you

have to pay your employees for travel and on-call time.

Also, understand when employees need to be compensated

for time worked before and after their shift.

Tuesday, 9 to 11:30 a.m., Sept. 30, 2008. Cost $49

Better Manage Difficult People [PS211C] - Whether

at work or at home, keep your sanity and your cool by

learning the six top tools for managing difficult, non-compliant

people. Find out what behaviors you can and can’t

change, and how to help others grow in a positive way. In

addition, find out how you can improve communications

and develop personal responsibility in others. This course

is taught by a licensed psychologist.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sept. 26, 2008. Cost $89

Contractor Courses Offered At TMCC

Credit Courses

For more information, call: (775) 829-9010

Blueprint Reading and Spec – Cons 120B D30

[40524] [Credits – 3] – A study of the fundamental language

utilized in industrial drawings. Stresses the reading

and interpretations of representative industrial blueprints.

Monday, 2 to 4:50 p.m., Sept. 8 to Dec. 8, 2008.

Cost $192.

Blueprint Reading and Spec – Cons 120B N30

[56178] [Credits – 3] – A study of the fundamental language

utilized in industrial drawing. Stresses the reading

and interpretations of representative industrial blueprints.

Tuesday, 7 to 9:50 p.m., Sept. 9 to Dec. 9, 2008.

Cost $192.

Principles of Construction Estimating – Cons

121BR N30 [50781] [Credits – 3] – This course is

designed to give students, with career ambition in the construction

industry, the foundational skills for estimating in

the construction trades. Thursday, 7 to 9:50 p.m.,

Sept. 11 to Dec. 11, 2008. Cost $192 plus $30 Lab.

On-Site Construction Supervision – Cons 155B N30

[50521] [Credits – 3] – This is a comprehensive, competency-

based program that gives both veteran and new field

managers a step-by-step approach to honing natural abilities,

developing essential skills, and generally improving

their performances as leaders. Monday and Wednesday,

5 to 6:50 p.m.; Sept. 8 to Dec. 10, 2008. Cost $192.

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OSHA Courses Offered At CSN

Community College of Southern Nevada Classes

To register, call: (702) 651-5790

OSHA 7105 – Evacuation & Emergency Planning

[48448] - This course focuses on the OSHA requirements

for emergency action plans and fire protection plans.

Individuals will learn the importance of preparing for

emergencies which is a basic principle of workplace safety

and health. Topics covered include (1) reasons for

emergency action plans and fire prevention plans and

when they are required for the workplace; (2) elements of

a good evacuation plan; and (3) features of design and

maintenance of good exit routes. The course material

covers all types of emergencies from natural disasters, fire,

man-made disasters and more. Monday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

Aug. 18, 2008. Cost $200.

OSHA 7300 – Permit-Required Confined Space

Standard [40626] - This one-day course discusses the

requirements of OSHA’s permit-required confined space

standard, 29 CFR 1910.146. It is designed for small

employers or a designated representative (line supervisor

or manager) with the responsibility to develop a permit

space program. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 1, 2008.

Cost $200.

OSHA #510 - Occupational Safety and Health

Standards for Construction [40638] - This course covers

OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as

construction safety and health principles. Topics include

scope and application of the OSHA construction standards.

Special emphasis is placed on those areas that are the most

hazardous, using OSHA standards as a guide. Monday –

Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Aug. 25-28, 2008. Cost

$725.

OSHA 10 Hour Construction [40637] – Tuesday –

Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 12-13, 2008. Cost

$725.

Bid Opportunities

Compiled by the Procurement Outreach Program

of the Nevada Commission on Economic Development

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)

Design-Build of a new pool to replace the existing pool at the

McDermott Physical Education (MPE) Building

Solicitation Number: 474-PM

Pre-bid Date: 2008-07-22

Response Date: 2008-08-04

For information call: 702-895-3521, or go to

http://www.unlv.edudepts/purchasing/available_bids

United States Postal Service

Design Build Competitive GMP Guaranteed Maximum Price

contract for a new Las Vegas, NV Mail Processing Annex

Solicitation Number: 512582-08-A-0014

Response Date: 082608

Information Contact: Michael J. Bacha, Purchasing Specialist, 703-

526-2763, Fax 703-526-2747, Email michael.j.bacha@usps.gov

https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USPS/FP/MFP/512582-08-A-

0014/listing.html

Alpine County Office of Education

Bear Valley School Re-Roof

Mandatory pre-bid walk-through 7/31/08 - 10:00 a.m., 550

Creekside Drive, Bear Valley, CA

Due: 8/6/08 - 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Alpine County Office of Education, 43 Hawkside Drive,

Markleeville, CA 96120

County of Nye

(4) Heating and Air Conditioning Unit - Simpson Community

Center, 650 Civic Drive, Hadley Subdivision, Round Mountain,

NV

Due: 8/26/08 - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: Dan Sweeney, 100 Hadley Circle, Round Mountain, NV

89045, or 775/377-2508

Nevada Department of Transportation

Construction of a portion of the Primary Highway System on

US 95 from 2.02 Miles South of Pasture Road to Sheckler Road

(SR 117), Churchill County

Contract# 3351; Project# SPF-095-5(028)

Due: 8/7/08 - 1:30 p.m.

Contact: NDOT 775/888-7070 - 1263 S. Stewart Street, Carson City,

NV 89712

Nevada State Public Works Board

Sand Harbor ADA Improvements, 2005 Highway 28, Incline

Village, NV

SPWB Project# 07-S02(A3); PWP# WA-2008-398

Due: 8/14/08 - 2:00 p.m.

Contact: State Public Works Board - 775/684-4141, 515 East Musser

Street, Suite 102, Carson City, NV 89701

Regional Transportation Commission

Mae Anne Avenue Reconstruction Project

PWP# WA-2008-392

Pre-bid Meeting 7/29/08 - 1:00 p.m., RTC, 1105 Terminal Way, Suite

108, Reno

Due: 8/7/08 - 10:00 a.m.

Contact: RTC, 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 108, Reno, NV

Washoe County School District

Replace Chiller at Picollo School

Contract# 69D; PWP# WA-2008-399

Mandatory pre-bid meeting 7/22/08 - 2:00 p.m., Picollo School, 900

Foothill Road, Reno, NV

Due: 8/5/08 - 2:00 p.m.

Contact: Washoe County School District, 333 Holcomb Avenue, Suite

300, Reno, NV 89502