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DEBORAH BUSHNELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING NETWORK, THE 11280 WEST ROAD HOUSTON, TX 77532 SBS# 2696731 NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that sealed responses will be received by Region 4 Education Service Center located at 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092 until: Wednesday, COPY OF NOTICE January 7, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CST The Cooperative Purchasing Network (T CPN) Request for Proposal (RFP) for RFP REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS RFP # 14 -24: Risk Preparedness Notice Type: and Consulting Services RFP # 14 -27: Flooring and Outdoor Ad Description RFP # 14-24, 14-27, 14-28 Surfaces (AZ) RFP # 14 -28: Safety Information Management Systems All proposals duly delivered and To the right is a copy of the notice you sent to us for publication in the SAN submitted will be publicly ope ned and BERNARDINO COUNTY SUN. Please read this notice carefully and call us recorded on the date and time reflected above. with any corrections. The Proof of Publication will be filed with the County Any proposal received after the stated Clerk, if required, and mailed to you after the last date below. Publication closing time will not be considered and date(s) for this notice is (are): returned unopened. If proposals are sent by mail, the Offeror shall be responsible for ensuring delivery of the proposal to Region 4 Education Service Center before the advertised date and hour for the opening. Proposals must be signed, sealed, 12/11/2014 , 12/18/2014 clearly identified with the solicitation number, title, name and address of the company responding. Specifications and details of th is RFP can be found at www.esc4.net or The charge(s) for this order is as follows. An invoice will be sent after the last www.tcpn.org under Current Solicitations. General inquiries may be date of publication. If you prepaid this order in full, you will not receive an invoice. directed to Robert Zingelmann at Publication $464.70 [email protected] U ntil final award, Region 4 Education Total $464.70 Service Center reserves the right to reject any and/or all p roposals, to waive any technicalities, to re - advertise, and to otherwise proceed when in the best interest of Region 4 Education Service Center. 12/11, 12/18/14 SBS -2696731#

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USA TODAY 8C SPORTS C THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2014 COACHES’ COMPENSATION FBS assistants continue to see surge in salaries v CONTINUED FROM 1C gives thanks. On the surface, he seems to money. But they are part of an ex- have had a very rough go of it in plosive increase in the pay to as- the last six years. He was fired at sistant coaches in college football Syracuse after the 2008 season, in the last five years. having posted a four-year record Excluding the eight schools of 10-37. that have joined the Football He hooked on as defensive co- Bowl Subdivision level since ordinator for Rich Rodriguez at 2009, when USA TODAY Sports Michigan. Two seasons later, DERICK E. HINGLE, USA TODAY SPORTS began surveying assistant coach- Rodriguez and his sta
were let LSU o
ensive coordinator Cam Cameron was head coach at Indiana. es’ compensation, the average pay go. for assistants at that level has ris- At that point, Robinson was en from about $155,000 to more thinking about moving back to ASSISTANTS BRING EXPERIENCE than $236,000 — a 52% increase. the NFL and thought he had The big picture involves much lined up a gig. MATT KARTOZIAN, USA TODAY SPORTS At least 50 former Bowl Subdivision head coaches spent the 2014 season bigger numbers, especially when But it dried up and job search- working as assistant coaches at FBS schools, including the following 30 at it comes to o
ensive and defen- Dennis Erickson coaches ing season was basically over, so schools in the five power conferences. Alabama’s staff has four such coach- sive coordinators at the five pow- Utah’s running backs. he planned on hanging out at es, Virginia’s three. er conferences, where the average home with his wife for a while. Name 2014 job Head coach at ... pay for assistants this season is “But when I ended up in a dis- Mario Cristobal Alabama offensive Florida International, more than $333,000. There, the cussion with my wife about rear- line 2007-12 increases in pay to assistants have ranging the dishes, I knew I Lane Kiffin Alabama offensive coor- Tennessee, 2009; Southern reflected the skyrocketing sala- needed to get out of the house dinator California, 2010-13 ries of their bosses and the ever- and give my wife a break,” he says. Kevin Steele Alabama linebackers Baylor, 1999-2002 increasing revenue in big-time He got to talking with Jim Bobby Williams Alabama tight ends/ Michigan State, 2000-02 college football. Bonds, a former UCLA quarter- special teams In fact, this season is the first back who is the head coach at Randy Shannon Arkansas linebackers Miami (Fla.), 2007-10 in which a school’s assistants had St. Francis High School in La Ellis Johnson Auburn defensive Southern Mississippi, 2012 coordinator combined total pay of at least Canada Flintridge, just north of Robbie Caldwell Clemson offensive line Vanderbilt, 2010 $5 million — and two went past Los Angeles. Tim Brewster Florida State tight ends Minnesota, 2007-10 that mark: LSU ($5.5 million) and Pretty soon, he was working Andy McCollum Georgia Tech Middle Tennessee State, Alabama (a little more than again — for free and for the love linebackers 1999-2005 $5.2 million). In 2009, there was of it. Ted Roof Georgia Tech defensive Duke, 2004-07 one school whose assistants com- “I did everything,” he says. “I coordinator bined to make at least $3 million; MATTHEW EMMONS, USA TODAY SPORTS coached the scout team. I just Bill Cubit Illinois offensive Western Michigan, 2005-12 this year, there are 23. With Texas in 2013, Greg Rob- coached ’em up. They were just coordinator In 2009, there were five coach- inson is now at San Jose State. young kids. I was teaching them Brian Knorr Indiana defensive Ohio, 2001-04 es making at least $600,000. This fundamentals.” coordinator Mark Mangino Iowa State offensive Kansas, 2002-09 year, there are 37. ern Michigan and hired as o
en- In 2013, Robinson started the coordinator In 2009, there were 26 coaches sive coordinator at Illinois. season as a long-distance consult- Dana Dimel Kansas State co- Wyoming, 1997-99; making at least $400,000. This His highest salary at Western ant for his former boss, Texas offensive coordinator Houston, 2000-02 year, there are 117. Michigan was $377,250 in 2011 coach Mack Brown. But after a Garrick McGee Louisville offensive Alabama at The highest-paid assistant and ’12. After getting fired, he nightmarish start, Brown sum- coordinator Birmingham, 2012-13 coach this season, based on total took the o
ensive coordinator’s moned Robinson to Austin to co- Cam Cameron LSU offensive coordinator Indiana, 1997-2001 pay, is Virginia Tech defensive co- job at Illinois for $400,000 and, ordinate the defense. At season’s Mike Locksley Maryland offensive coor- New Mexico, 2009-11 ordinator Bud Foster at nearly after significant statistical im- end, Brown and his sta
were dinator $1.37 million — but $800,000 of provements in 2013, he was given fired. Vic Koenning North Carolina associate Wyoming, 2000-02 head coach for defense that is in the form of a one-time a $100,000 raise and now makes Then came the o
er from San Larry Porter North Carolina Memphis, 2010-11 longevity payment he is sched- $500,000. Jose State — and it didn’t really running backs uled to trigger Dec. 31 for com- Did Cubit, 61, ever think he’d matter what the money was. Luke Fickell Ohio State defensive Ohio State, 2011 pleting a four-plus-year period of make more as an assistant coach “I have a lot left in my tank,” coordinator employment at the school. than as a head coach? Robinson says. “I can run with Mike Stoops Oklahoma defensive Arizona, 2004-11 Alabama defensive coordinator “You look back and think about these young guys running around coordinator Kirby Smart has the highest re- some of the coaches — guys a lit- the practice field. I’ve studied a Ralph Friedgen Rutgers offensive Maryland, 2001-10 curring annual compensation at tle bit older than me — who didn’t lot of football and worked hard at coordinator Mark Snyder Texas A&M Marshall, 2005-09 $1.35 million a year, just ahead of benefit from the high salaries that being a coach.” defensive coordinator LSU o
ensive coordinator Cam there are now,” Cubit says. “But I He hasn’t given up on being a Dave Christensen Utah offensive Wyoming, 2009-13 Cameron, LSU defensive coordi- don’t think anyone really regrets head coach again. coordinator nator John Chavis and Clemson when they were in this business. I “I think about it all the time,” Dennis Erickson Utah running Wyoming, 1986; Washing- o
ensive coordinator (now SMU think you just work, and if you’re he says. “The question is, are they backs ton State, 1987-88; Miami head coach) Chad Morris at fortunate enough to make a good thinking about me?” (Fla.) 1989-1994; Oregon $1.3 million. Cameron’s contract living, great. But I think a lot of Erickson feels almost exactly State, 1999-2002; Idaho, 2006; Arizona State, 2007- calls for his pay to increase to guys would do this job for far less. the same way about this stage of 11 $1.5 million in 2015. It’s just kind of how we’re wired.” his career. Karl Dorrell Vanderbilt UCLA, 2003-07 Since coaches are hired to one Cubit says he made about “To me, the game is about the offensive coordinator day be fired, there seems to be no $10,000 in his first job as a high players, and I just enjoy being Mike Archer Virginia safeties LSU, 1987-90 shortage of candidates for the school coach in Pennsylvania. around them. Young people keep Steve Fairchild Virginia offensive Colorado State, 2008-11 high-paying gigs. In fact, at least “And I was happy,” he says. “I’ve you young,” he says. “I’m 67, but I coordinator 50 former FBS head coaches are been blessed. I really have. Some feel like I’m a lot younger. Right Tom O’Brien Virginia associate head Boston College, 1997-2006; working as FBS assistants. guys don’t get the opportunities I now, my plan is to coach as long coach for offense N.C. State, 2007-12 The ever-increasing salaries get at my age to keep on going as I stay healthy.” Jeff Genyk Wisconsin tight ends Eastern Michigan, 2004-08 for top assistants meant that Bill and be in a good spot where The money they pay running Note: Does not include coaches who served as head coaches on an interim basis for part of a season. Cubit actually got a raise when he you’re wanted.” backs coaches these days doesn’t Source: Head coaching information from NCAA Career Statistics database at ncaa.org. was fired as head coach at West- Robinson, too, frequently hurt, either.

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NOTICES PUBLIC NOTICE EMPLOYMENT MARKETPLACE PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Bidders HEALTH/FITNESS LUBBOCK-COOPER ISD Notice is hereby given that sealed responses will be received (ADMINISTRATOR) IS SOLICITING REQUEST by Region 4 Education Service Center located at FOR COMPETITIVE 7145 West Tidwell Road, Houston, TX 77092 until: SEALED PROPOSALS ON BEHALF OF THE Wednesday, January 7, 2015 @ 2:00 PM CST AMERICAN PURCHASING DIRECTV is currently recruiting for Satellite Installation Technicians in CONSORTIUM FOR The Cooperative Purchasing Network (TCPN) the following states: FURTHER PROCESSING OF Request for Proposal (RFP) for • Alabama • Georgia • Kentucky • Louisiana • Mississippi • North Carolina • Tennessee • Texas USDA FOODS, APC 06-15. RFP # 14-24: Risk Preparedness and Consulting Services SEALED PROPOSALS If you are not able to access our website, Jobsatdirectv.com, mail your WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL RFP # 14-27: Flooring and Outdoor Surfaces (AZ) resume and salary requirements to: 11:00 A.M. CST ON RFP # 14-28: Safety Information Management Systems DIRECTV, Attn:Talent Acquisition, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, JANUARY 13, 2015 THROUGH CO 80112.To apply online, visit: www.jobsatdirectv.com. All proposals duly delivered and submitted will be publicly opened and recorded on the date and WWW.BIDFORGE.COM time rejected above. Negative result on drug test required. EOE. AND PROPOSALS WILL BE OPENED AT 3:00 P.M.CST Any proposal received after the stated closing time will not be considered and returned un- ON JANUARY 15, 2015. opened. If proposals are sent by mail, the Offeror shall be responsible for ensuring delivery of INFORMATION ON PROPOSAL the proposal to Region 4 Education Service Center before the advertised date and hour for the CAN BE OBTAINED opening. Proposals must be signed, sealed, clearly identiked with the solicitation number, title, NOTICES BY ACCESSING BIDFORGE OR name and address of the company responding. [email protected]. PUBLIC NOTICE Specikcations and details of this RFP can be found at www.esc4.net or www.tcpn.org under THE ADMINISTRATOR Current Solicitations. General inquiries may be directed to Robert Zingelmann at questions@ RESERVES THE RIGHT TO esc4.net. MISSING REJECT ANY AND/OR ALL PROPOSALS. Until knal award, Region 4 Education Service Center reserves the right to reject any and/or all DIRECTV is currently recruiting for Satellite Installation Technicians in proposals, to waive any technicalities, to re-advertise, and to otherwise proceed when in the best the following states: ISABELLA interest of Region 4 Education Service Center. • Arkansas • Iowa • Illinois • Kansas • Minnesota • Missouri • Nebraska • North Dakota • Oklahoma • South Dakota DELGADO If you are not able to access our website, Jobsatdirectv.com, mail your PERSONALS CAREERS resume and salary requirements to: DIRECTV, Attn:Talent Acquisition, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, Advertise in MEET HOT LOCAL SINGLES CO 80112.To apply online, visit: www.jobsatdirectv.com. Browse Ads & Reply FREE,18+ EMPLOYMENT USA TODAY! Call for Your Local Number Negative result on drug test required. EOE. 888-634-2628, Code 3268 (800) 397-0070 BUSINESS [email protected] ADVERTISERS USA TODAY Scan to Save! BUSINESS Online Classigeds Place your OPPORTUNITIES DOB: Sex: Female Looking for more Oct 28, 2009 Race: advertisement in Sell Discount Gift Cards! classiked listings? DIRECTV is currently recruiting for Satellite Installation Technicians in Make Cash Selling Major Discount Missing: Hispanic USA TODAY’s the following states: Gift Cards from Wal-Mart, Shell. Up Find even more products July 27, 2014 Hair: Brown to 80% off. 1-800-446-2562 Marketplace • Alaska • Arizona • California • Colorado • Hawaii • Idaho • Montana and services on the USA Age Now: 5 Eyes: Brown • Nevada • New Mexico • Oregon • Utah • Washington • Wyoming Classiked INVESTMENTS TODAY Online Classikeds. From: La Habra, CA If you are not able to access our website, Jobsatdirectv.com, mail your section today! resume and salary requirements to: INVEST IN OIL WELLS DIRECTLY Visit us at: NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING DIRECTV, Attn:Talent Acquisition, 161 Inverness Drive West, Englewood, NORTHWEST PETROLEUM INC USATODAYclassigeds.com & EXPLOITED CHILDREN CO 80112.To apply online, visit: www.jobsatdirectv.com. DRILLING PROVEN RESERVES ACCREDITED INVESTORS ONLY to start browsing! EOE. 1-800-884-6459 1-800-THE-LOST USA TODAY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 LIFE 5D

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NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Chex Systems, Inc. Notice of Pendency of Class Action Lawsuit CONSUMER OPT-OUT NOTIFICATION This Legal Notice May AffectYour Rights. Please Read It Carefully. Information in the consumer Vles maintained by Chex Notice to Bidders A class has been certified in the lawsuit known as Osberg v.Foot Locker, Inc., Systems, Inc. may be used for pre-approved offers of Notice is hereby given that sealed responses will be received et al., 07-cv-01358 (KBF) (S.D.N.Y.) by the Honorable Judge Katherine B.Forrest ® of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The credit or insurance. If you do not want ChexSystems by Region 4 Education Service Center located at lawsuit seeks additional pension benefits from Foot Locker and/or the Foot Locker to provide your name to companies that make these Retirement Plan (the Defendants) on behalf of all class members. 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PERSONALS BUSINESS Locker-owned subsidiary. Any proposal received after the stated closing time will not be considered and returned un- What is the Case About? The lawsuit alleges that, in connection with the opened. If proposals are sent by mail, the Offeror shall be responsible for ensuring delivery of conversion of the Plan from a traditional defined benefit pension plan to a “cash MEET HOT LOCAL SINGLES INVESTMENTS balance” plan effective January 1, 1996, Foot Locker (formerly known as the Browse Ads & Reply FREE,18+ the proposal to Region 4 Education Service Center before the advertised date and hour for the Call for Your Local Number opening. Proposals must be signed, sealed, clearly identiked with the solicitation number, title, Woolworth Corporation) made false and misleading statements to participants 888-634-2628, Code 3268 Seek accredited investors as to what the new plan would provide. 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