Tyler Junior College seeks applicants for marketing services to continue successful image and product communication strategies; expand market position; target new audiences; and to promote specific programs, services and courses of study.

Letters of interest will be received at the Purchasing and Central Services Office, Tyler Junior College, 1327 S. Baxter, Tyler, Texas, 75701, 903-510-2420, no later than 2 p.m. on Friday, March 5, 2004. Inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Brian Turman, Director of Purchasing and Central Services, and clearly marked:

MARKETING SERVICES, RFQ # 2004-268

For qualifying criteria, project details, specifications and response form (required), go to www.tjc.edu/notices, or call Fred M. Peters, Director of Marketing & Public Information, at 903-510-2627. The names of all responding vendors shall be made available for public inspection at 2 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2004.

Marketing services may include any or all of the following: image marketing materials; oversight and leadership of overall brand marketing efforts; broadcast quality film production for television and cable advertisements; high-quality radio advertisement production; creative development of written and recorded copy; development of appropriate collateral materials to support marketing efforts; and direct mail initiatives.

Firms selected for interviews with a marketing services selection team will be notified by Friday, March 19, 2004. Unless otherwise arranged, interviews with selected qualifying vendors will be conducted between March 22 and April 2 with committee recommendations being made to the College President no later than Friday, April 16, 2004. The College will work with selected vendors to arrange interview sessions.

Questions may be directed to Fred M. Peters at 903-510-2627 or fpet@tjc.edu

Tyler Junior College reserves the rights to: select marketing services vendor(s) in accordance with the qualifying criteria, project details and specifications; reject any or all proposals or applications received; waive any technicalities or formalities; and make decisions considered to be in the best interest of the College.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 2/19/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 03/05/2004

   Marketing Specs
   Response Form

Sealed proposals will be accepted in the Purchasing Office, Tyler Junior College, 1327 S. Baxter, Tyler, Texas 75711-9020, until 2:00 PM, March 19, 2004, for the following:

RFP# 2004-270 Printing of College Catalogs

All items or services called for in the above description must be in strict accordance with the requirements and specifications furnished upon request.

Information and/or specifications may be obtained by contacting Doug Crawford, publications coordinator, at 903 510-2743.

All proposals received at the above stated time and place will be publicly opened in the Purchasing Office, Tyler Junior College at 2:00 PM, March 19, 2004. All bidders may be present for the bid opening.

Tyler Junior College reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals received or to waive any informality in the proposals received.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/3/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 03/19/2004

   INVITATION TO BID
  

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS-ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
TYLER JUNIOR COLLEGE
RFQ# 2004-271

Tyler Junior College is seeking requests for qualifications for architectural services with experience in design and construction of the following:
1. Design and construction of 10,000 square foot (or larger) insulated metal structure(s) that meet ADA accessibility guidelines. This facility will be used as a Band Hall located on the main Tyler Junior College campus.
2. Design and construction of a Varsity Tennis Center that meets ADA accessibility guidelines. This facility will be used for Varsity Tennis practice and competition, Tennis Technology courses, Physical Education courses, and UIL activities on the main Tyler Junior College campus.

Qualification submissions will be received in the Purchasing Office, Tyler Junior College, 1327 S. Baxter, Tyler, Texas until 2:00 PM, March 23, 2004. Responding person(s) or firms shall submit one (1) original and five (5)
copies to the above listed location.

RFQ# 2004-271 submissions will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Relevant Design Experience
Quality of Design of Past Construction Projects
Experience in Interactive Design Process
Current Capabilities
Relevant Design Experience in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Relevant Experience in Acoustical Design
Management Procedures and Design Methods
Quality and Responsiveness
Local Representation

Submissions shall further include the following information:
1. Resumes listing experience of key staff members who would be assigned to these projects
2. Client references including name of organization, name and phone number of contact person, scope of project, and project completion date
3. Disclosure of the name(s) of any employees of the firm, officers, directors, subcontractors or agents who may also be a member of the Board of Trustees, or an employee or agent of Tyler Junior College. Further, all responses must disclose the name(s) of any Tyler Junior College employee(s), or Board of Trustees member, who has directly or indirectly any financial interest(s) in the responding firm.
4. Responding firms are hereby notified that in accordance with Section 44.034 of the Texas Education Code, a person or business entity that enters into a contract with Tyler Junior College, must give advance notice to Tyler Junior College if the person or an owner or an operator of the business entity has been convicted of a felony. Tyler Junior College may terminate a contractual agreement if the College determines that the person or business entity failed to give this notice or misrepresented the information submitted. This requirement does not apply to a publicly held corporation.
5. Each submission is to include a description of the types and amounts of insurance that responding firm will provide to cover errors and omissions.

For additional information regarding this project, you may contact Mr. Fred Carson, Director of Physical Plant (903) 510-2252 or Dr. Tim Drain, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics (903) 510-2320.

Tyler Junior College is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the awarding of contracts or employment of persons because of their race, sex, age, religion, national origin, veteran, disabled or handicap status or any other characteristic protected by law. The College requires companies in which it conducts business to be equal opportunity employers and to comply with all federal, state and municipal laws regarding contracting and employment practices.

Tyler Junior College reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, waive technicalities and negotiate and award a contract to best serve the interests of the College.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/4/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 03/23/2004

Request for Proposal:
Financial Advisory Services
Tyler Junior College
RFP # 2004-272

Tyler Junior College (TJC) requests proposals from firms desiring to provide Financial Advisory Services to its Board of Trustees and Tyler Junior College in the issuance and management of its debt with respect to the following projects requiring financing:
1 Planning and construction of residence halls to house approximately 460 students on the campus of Tyler Junior College. It is expected this project will be funded with the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount not to exceed $25,000,000.
2 Planning and construction of a surface parking lot that will provide an additional 421 spaces. It is expected this project will be funded with the issuance of revenue bonds in the amount not to exceed $1,500,000.
3 Refinancing the outstanding Series 1994 Combination Fee Improvement Revenue and

Refunding Bonds. The principal amount of bonds being refunded is $17,030,000.
There is no guarantee that the College will issue any revenue bonds for these projects; therefore, responding vendors must understand and agree that the payment of any financial advisor fee or reimbursement of any expense is contingent upon the development, sale and delivery of a bond issue.

Submission of Qualifications
All proposals shall be deemed, once submitted, to be the property of the TJC and subject to the Open Records Act, Tex. Rev. Civ. State. Ann., Art. 6252-17a. Responses should be submitted on or before 2:00 pm March 23,2004 as follows: One original and three copies to:
Tyler Junior College
1327 South Baxter
Tyler, TX 75701
Attn: Brian Turman,
Director, Purchasing
All proposals will be publicly opened at the above stated time and place. Responders may be present for the opening.

Proposal Content
For specific criteria, required Proposal Content and additional information, select the related document referenced below

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/4/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 03/23/2004

   Project Specifications
  

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Tyler Junior College District will meet at 11:00 a.m. on the 25th day of March, 2004, in the Board Room, White Administrative Services Center, at the College in the City of Tyler, Texas, for the purpose of addressing the following agenda:

1. Consideration of resolution in memory of Frances Friedman.

2. Consideration of minutes of meeting held on February 26, 2004.

3. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the president of the Board of Trustees to execute deeds for the sale of delinquent tax properties in Smith County.

4. Consideration of tax abatement for Kelly-Springfield Tire Company.

5. Consideration of tax abatement for Carrier Corporation.

6. Report on tax ceiling for over-65 property owners.

7. Report from Eubanks-Harris Architects on proposed plans concerning a concession building at Hartley Field, the Pat Hartley locker room complex and Wagstaff Gymnasium renovation.

8. Report on 2003 Tyler Junior College campus safety citizen contact data report.

9. Report on Go Center award.

10. Consideration of request for capital project expenditure for renovation of the physical plant office to include construction of new restroom, installation of glass partitions, doors, flooring and furniture.

11. Consideration of monthly financial and investment reports.

12. Consent Agenda.

a. consideration of new Technology-Based Testing Center Management and Administration Agreement and addendum to establish a College-Level Examination Program Center between Educational Testing Service and Tyler Junior College (no cost).
b. consideration of request for proposal for financial advisory services (bond issuance).
c. consideration of consolidation of smaller Tyler Junior College energy accounts into one contract (no cost).
d. consideration of pursuing the renewal of a fixed price for all Tyler Junior College energy accounts (no cost).

13. President’s Report on upcoming events.

14. Closed meeting.

a. litigation (Government Code 551.071) regarding court case #0211181, bankruptcy, TJB Holdings and court case #0263458, bankruptcy, Beverley Family Limited Partnership.
b. personnel matters (Government Code 551.074) including appointment, resignation, retirement and leave of absence of faculty and staff.
c. deliberation regarding real property (Government Code 551.072).


Ellen Price, Secretary

Posted March 22, 2004 at 10:30 a.m.



NOTICE OF MEETING


Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Tyler Junior College District will meet at 10:00 a.m. on the 25th day of March, 2004, in the Board Conference Room, White Administrative Services Center, at the College in the City of Tyler, Texas, for the purpose of addressing the following agenda:

1. Work session on finances.

2. Report on continuing education finances.

3. Report on capital projects.





















Ellen Price, Secretary



Posted March 22, 2004, 10:30 a.m.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/22/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 03/25/2004

Request for Proposals

For

RFP# 2004-273
Installation of (1) Elevator, Genecov Building

RFP#2004-274
Replacement of floor, Gentry Gymnasium

Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, Tyler Junior College, 1327 S. Baxter, Tyler, Texas, 75702 until 2:00 PM April 16, 2004 for the following projects:

RFP#2004-273 Installation of (1) elevator, Genecov Building
RFP#2004-274 Replacement of floor, Gentry Gymnasium

Additional information and specifications may be obtained by contacting Mr. Fred Carson, Director of Physical Plant, Tyler Junior College, (903) 510-2255. All items or services called for in the above mentioned proposals must be in strict accordance with the specifications and requirements furnished.

All proposals received at the above stated time and place will be publicly opened in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, Tyler Junior College at 2:00 PM, April 9, 2004. All bidders may be present for the proposal openings.

Tyler Junior College reserves the right to reject any and all of the proposals received or to waive any informality in the proposals received if deemed in the best interest of the college.

Submissions shall be clearly marked on the outside of each submission with the correct RFP #, title, and closing date & time.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/23/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 04/16/2004

Request for Proposal

For

RFP# 2004-273
Installation of (1) Elevator, Genecov Building

RFP#2004-274
Replacement of floor, Gentry Gymnasium

Sealed proposals will be received in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, Tyler Junior College, 1327 S. Baxter, Tyler, Texas, 75702 until 2:00 PM April 16, 2004 for the following projects:

RFP#2004-273 Installation of (1) elevator, Genecov Building
RFP#2004-274 Replacement of floor, Gentry Gymnasium

Additional information and specifications may be obtained by contacting Mr. Fred Carson, Director of Physical Plant, Tyler Junior College, (903) 510-2255. All items or services called for in the above mentioned proposals must be in strict accordance with the specifications and requirements furnished.

All proposals received at the above stated time and place will be publicly opened in the Office of the Director of Purchasing, Tyler Junior College at 2:00 PM, April 16, 2004. All bidders may be present for the proposal openings.

Tyler Junior College reserves the right to reject any and all of the proposals received or to waive any informality in the proposals received if deemed in the best interest of the college.

Submissions shall be clearly marked on the outside of each submission with the correct RFP #, title, and closing date & time.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 3/23/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 04/16/2004

NOTICE OF MEETING


Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Tyler Junior College District will meet at 9:00 a.m. on the 14th day of April, 2004, in the President’s Conference Room, White Administrative Services Center, at the College in the City of Tyler, Texas, for the purpose of addressing the following agenda:

1. Work session on residence hall project.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 4/7/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: April 14, 2004

NOTICE OF MEETING


Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Tyler Junior College District will meet at 10:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of April, 2004, in the Board Conference Room, White Administrative Services Center, at the College in the City of Tyler, Texas, for the purpose of addressing the following agenda:

1. Work session on finances.








Ellen Price, Secretary



Date and time posted: April 19, 2004, 9:45 a.m.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 4/19/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 04/22/2004

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Tyler Junior College District will meet at 11:00 a.m. on the 22nd day of April, 2004, in the Board Room, White Administrative Services Center, at the College in the City of Tyler, Texas, for the purpose of addressing the following agenda:

1. Consideration of minutes of meeting held on March 25, 2004.

2. Consideration of a resolution authorizing the president of the Board of Trustees to execute deeds for the sale of delinquent tax properties in Smith County.

3. Discussion of over-65 property tax issue.

4. Update on Closing the Gaps and enrollments.

5. Report on 3D/I residence hall work.

6. Consideration of funding for the Wagstaff Gymnasium renovation project.

7. Consideration of purchasing tables and chairs for Rogers Student Center.

8. Update on capital projects including Jean Browne Theatre, Genecov elevator, Botanical Gardens, Hartley Field, band hall, tennis center, Gentry Gym floor and parking.

9. Consideration of monthly financial and investment reports.

10. Consent Agenda

a. consideration of articulation agreement on course credit exchange between Tyler Junior College and Stephen F. Austin State University for a social work program.
b. consideration of partnership agreement between Tyler Junior College and Hands-On Therapy.

11. President’s Report on upcoming events.

12. Closed meeting.

a. personnel matters (Government Code 551.074) including appointment, resignation, retirement and leave of absence of faculty and staff.
b. deliberation regarding real property (Government Code 551.072).





Ellen Price, Secretary


Date and time posted: April 19, 2004, 9:45 a.m.

Contact:
Mike Caruso
(903) 510-2420
mcar@tjc.edu

Release Date: 4/19/2004
Bid Opening or Event Date: 04/22/2004