Here are some alarming statistics about the state of Native American housing and conditions. Although many tribes have enjoyed the success of casinos on their reservations many are still very poor and live in substandard conditions. This accentuates the need for additional help from housing and construction professionals.
• 200,000 housing units are needed immediately in Indian country.
• 90,000 Native families are homeless or under-housed. Source: U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, "A Quiet Crisis: Federal Funding and Unmet Needs in Indian Country," 2003
• 14.7% of homes are overcrowded, compared to 5.7% of homes of the general U.S. population. (Census Bureau, 2000)
• 11.7% of residents lack complete plumbing facilities, compared to 1.2% of the general U.S. population. (Census Bureau, 2000)
• Lack of Telephone Service: 16.9%, compared to 2.4%. (Census Bureau, 2000)
• Lack of Kitchen Facilities: 11%, compared to 1% (Government Accounting Office, 2005)
• Lack of Utility Gas: 72%, compared to 49% (Government Accounting Office, 2005)
• 561 federally recognized tribes
• 229 are Alaska Native Villages. (Federal Register, 12/05/03; Vol. 68, No. 234)
• 750,000 Native Americans live on reservations or in other tribal areas. (Fannie Mae 2005 report based on Census statistics)
• 34% of the Native population resides in rural areas (Census Bureau, American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month, 2003)
• Four out of ten American Indians live in Western states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA, WY. (Census Bureau, 2003)
• Poverty rate for Native Americans is approximately 26%, 2.6 times higher than that for whites
• Unemployment rates twice as high as the U.S. rate of 6%. In all Indian areas the unemployment rate is 22% for non-gaming tribes and 15% for gaming tribes. (Harvard Project on American Indian Economic Development: A Databook of SocioEconomic Change between the 1990 and 2000 Censuses)
• Native Americans have the second lowest median household income, $32,116, while whites have the highest at $46,305. (Census Bureau press release, 9/24/2002)
• 206,125 American Indian and Alaska Native-owned businesses in 2002, with receipts of $26.4 billion.
• Native American homeownership rate is estimated to be as low as 33%, lowest among all ethnic groups and less than half the rate for the general U.S. population. ("Homeownership in Indian Country," The Enterprise Institute, 2004)
• HUD Section 184 Indian Housing Loan Guarantee Program: Created in 1992, the program provides 100% reimbursement to private lenders in case of default. It has facilitated 2,647 loans amounting to almost $277 million; more than 280 individual financial institutions, a number of which have multiple branches, have become participants in Section 184; 27 of them are new in FY 2005. Of the 2,647 loans, 1,628 were fee simple, 119 on individual allotments and 900 on tribal trust. From 2004-2005 production increased: 2004- 619 loans for over $62 million; 2005- 634 loans for almost $77 million. (HUD as Nov. 7, 2005)
• Over five years, Fannie Mae provided $640 million for more than 7,100 families on tribal lands. From year to year their investment grew exponentially, from $30.2 million in 1999 to $290 million in 2003. (Fannie Mae as of October 2004) (All loan data from: Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council for institutions covered by the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act, August 2004)
• A review of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data revealed a 39-percent increase in housing loans to American Indians and Alaskan Natives between 1997 and 2001. ("Overcoming Challenges and Seizing Opportunities in Indian Country," speech by Governor Mark W. Olson, 2002)
I found these statistics while surfing the internet. Sorry! I did not document where the figures came from but you can see that there are a lot of problems but there is a definite need for good Indian Contractors on Tribal Lands. There is a tremendous opportunity for qualified workers!
Midnight at the North Pole
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Proactive Steps to Insure Subcontractor Indian Preference
Probably one of the more important paragraphs in the Indian Preference Program is paragraph Number 4. It sets out the guidelines for contractors to seek out and negotiate with qualified Indian subcontractors that can participate in the construction project that has been awarded.
It is your responsibility as a professional Indian Contractor to work with your Tribal Offices to see that the General Contractor adheres to the Indian Preference Program! Be proactive and contact the Tribal Offices that are responsible for enforcing the program. There should be guidelines in place to insure that the Indian Preference Program is enforced.
Paragraph 4 says:
(4) Establish and conduct a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers under this contract. The Contractor shall give public notice of existing subcontracting opportunities and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, shall solicit bids or proposals only from Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. The Contractor shall request assistance and information on Indian firms qualified as suppliers or subcontractors from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the contract is to be performed. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to be contacted in regard to the request for assistance and information. Public notices and solicitations for existing subcontracting opportunities shall provide an equitable opportunity for Indian firms to submit bids or proposals by including: A clear description of the supplies or services required, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules which facilitate the participation of Indian firms; A statement indicating that preference will be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in accordance with section 7(b) of Public Law 93638 (88 Stat. 2205; 25 U.S.C. 450e(b)); Definitions for the terms Indian organization and Indian-owned economic enterprise as prescribed under the Indian Preference clause of this contract; A statement to be completed by the bidder or offeror that it is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise; and A closing date for receipt of bids or proposals which provides sufficient time for preparation and submission of a bid or proposal. If after soliciting bids or proposals from Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, no responsive bid or acceptable proposal is received, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract. If one or more responsible bids or acceptable proposals are received, award shall be made to the low responsible bidder or acceptable offeror if the price is determined to be reasonable. If the low responsive bid or acceptable proposal is determined to be unreasonable as to price, the Contractor shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable price and award a subcontract. If a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract.
A realistic program needs to be established to insure that qualified Indian subcontractors have the opportunity to participate in the projects on Indian Reservations.
The main stumbling block is time. Each project has a time established for completion and the clock starts ticking once the contract is awarded. This is where a procedure needs to be established that will allow the Contractor to adhere to the Indian Preference Program without being penalized.
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It is your responsibility as a professional Indian Contractor to work with your Tribal Offices to see that the General Contractor adheres to the Indian Preference Program! Be proactive and contact the Tribal Offices that are responsible for enforcing the program. There should be guidelines in place to insure that the Indian Preference Program is enforced.
Paragraph 4 says:
(4) Establish and conduct a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers under this contract. The Contractor shall give public notice of existing subcontracting opportunities and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, shall solicit bids or proposals only from Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. The Contractor shall request assistance and information on Indian firms qualified as suppliers or subcontractors from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the contract is to be performed. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to be contacted in regard to the request for assistance and information. Public notices and solicitations for existing subcontracting opportunities shall provide an equitable opportunity for Indian firms to submit bids or proposals by including: A clear description of the supplies or services required, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules which facilitate the participation of Indian firms; A statement indicating that preference will be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in accordance with section 7(b) of Public Law 93638 (88 Stat. 2205; 25 U.S.C. 450e(b)); Definitions for the terms Indian organization and Indian-owned economic enterprise as prescribed under the Indian Preference clause of this contract; A statement to be completed by the bidder or offeror that it is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise; and A closing date for receipt of bids or proposals which provides sufficient time for preparation and submission of a bid or proposal. If after soliciting bids or proposals from Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, no responsive bid or acceptable proposal is received, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract. If one or more responsible bids or acceptable proposals are received, award shall be made to the low responsible bidder or acceptable offeror if the price is determined to be reasonable. If the low responsive bid or acceptable proposal is determined to be unreasonable as to price, the Contractor shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable price and award a subcontract. If a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract.
A realistic program needs to be established to insure that qualified Indian subcontractors have the opportunity to participate in the projects on Indian Reservations.
The main stumbling block is time. Each project has a time established for completion and the clock starts ticking once the contract is awarded. This is where a procedure needs to be established that will allow the Contractor to adhere to the Indian Preference Program without being penalized.
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Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Indian Preference Act - Is Your Tribe Enforcing It?
I have copied the Indian Preference Act for you. If you read it; you will note that there are definite actions that must be taken when a contract is awarded in Indian Country.
You need to get with your Tribal Officers to see what actions are taken to insure that Indian Subcontractors and Suppliers are contacted to participate in the Projects within your Tribal Lands.
More important! You need to take steps that will prepare your company to participate in a professional manner!!
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TITLE 48 - FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 3 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER H - CLAUSES AND FORMS
PART 352 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
352.270 - 3 - Indian preference program.
The following clause shall be used as prescribed in 370.202(b): Indian Preference Program (APR 1984) (a) In addition to the requirements of the clause of this contract entitled Indian Preference, the Contractor agrees to establish and conduct an Indian preference program which will expand opportunities for Indians to receive preference for employment and training in connection with the work to be performed under this contract, and which will expand the opportunities for Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises to receive a preference in the awarding of subcontracts. In this connection, the Contractor shall: (1) Designate a liaison officer who will maintain liaison with the Government and the Tribe(s) on Indian preference matters; supervise compliance with the provisions of this clause; and administer the Contractor's Indian preference program.
(2) Advise its recruitment sources in writing and include a statement in all advertisements for employment that Indian applicants will be given preference in employment and training incident to such employment.
(3) Not more than twenty (20) calendar days after award of the contract, post a written notice in the Tribal office of any reservations on which or near where the work under this contract is to be performed that sets forth the Contractor's employment needs and related training opportunities. The notice shall include the approximate numbers and types of employees needed; the approximate dates of employment; the experience or special skills required for employment, if any; training opportunities available; and other pertinent information necessary to advise prospective employees of any other employment requirements. The Contractor shall also request the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work is to be performed to provide assistance to the Contractor in filling its employment needs and training opportunities.
The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to contact in regard to the posting of notices and requests for Tribal assistance.
(4) Establish and conduct a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers under this contract. The Contractor shall give public notice of existing subcontracting opportunities and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, shall solicit bids or proposals only from Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. The Contractor shall request assistance and information on Indian firms qualified as suppliers or subcontractors from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the contract is to be performed. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to be contacted in regard to the request for assistance and information. Public notices and solicitations for existing subcontracting opportunities shall provide an equitable opportunity for Indian firms to submit bids or proposals by including: A clear description of the supplies or services required, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules which facilitate the participation of Indian firms; A statement indicating that preference will be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in accordance with section 7(b) of Public Law 93638 (88 Stat. 2205; 25 U.S.C. 450e(b)); Definitions for the terms Indian organization and Indian-owned economic enterprise as prescribed under the Indian Preference clause of this contract; A statement to be completed by the bidder or offeror that it is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise; and A closing date for receipt of bids or proposals which provides sufficient time for preparation and submission of a bid or proposal. If after soliciting bids or proposals from Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, no responsive bid or acceptable proposal is received, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract. If one or more responsible bids or acceptable proposals are received, award shall be made to the low responsible bidder or acceptable offeror if the price is determined to be reasonable. If the low responsive bid or acceptable proposal is determined to be unreasonable as to price, the Contractor shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable price and award a subcontract. If a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract.
(5) Maintain written records under this contract which indicate: The numbers of Indians seeking employment for each employment position available under this contract; The number and types of positions filled by Indians and non-Indians, and the total number of Indians employed under this contract; For those positions where there are both Indian and non-Indian applicants, and a non-Indian is selected for employment, the reason(s) why the Indian applicant was not selected; Actions taken to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises for subcontracting opportunities which exist under this contract; Reasons why preference was not given to Indian firms as subcontractors or suppliers for each requirement where it was determined by the Contractor that such preference would not be consistent with the efficient performance of the contract; and The number of Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises contacted, and the number receiving subcontract awards under this contract.
(7) Maintain records pursuant to this clause and keep them available for review by the Government until expiration of one (1) year after final payment under this contract, or for such longer period as may be required by any other clause of this contract or by applicable law or regulation.
(b) For purposes of this clause, the following definitions of terms shall apply: (1) The terms Indian, Indian Tribe, Indian Organization, and Indian-owned economic enterprise are defined in the clause of this contract entitled Indian Preference.
(2) Indian reservation includes Indian reservations, public domain Indian Allotments, former Indian reservations in Oklahoma, and land held by incorporated Native groups, regional corporations, and village corporations under the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (3) On or near an Indian Reservation means on a reservation or reservations or within that area surrounding an Indian reservation(s) where a person seeking employment could reasonably be expected to commute to and from in the course of a work day.
(c) Nothing in the requirements of this clause shall be interpreted to preclude Indian Tribes from independently developing and enforcing their own Indian preference requirements. Such requirements must not conflict with any Federal statutory or regulatory requirement dealing with the award and administration of contracts.
(d) The Contractor agrees to include the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in each subcontract awarded at any tier under this contract and to notify the Contracting Officer of such subcontracts.
(e) In the event of noncompliance with this clause, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract in whole or in part or may impose any other sanctions authorized by law or by other provisions of the contract.
(End of clause)
You need to get with your Tribal Officers to see what actions are taken to insure that Indian Subcontractors and Suppliers are contacted to participate in the Projects within your Tribal Lands.
More important! You need to take steps that will prepare your company to participate in a professional manner!!
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TITLE 48 - FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS SYSTEM
CHAPTER 3 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER H - CLAUSES AND FORMS
PART 352 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS AND CONTRACT CLAUSES
352.270 - 3 - Indian preference program.
The following clause shall be used as prescribed in 370.202(b): Indian Preference Program (APR 1984) (a) In addition to the requirements of the clause of this contract entitled Indian Preference, the Contractor agrees to establish and conduct an Indian preference program which will expand opportunities for Indians to receive preference for employment and training in connection with the work to be performed under this contract, and which will expand the opportunities for Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises to receive a preference in the awarding of subcontracts. In this connection, the Contractor shall: (1) Designate a liaison officer who will maintain liaison with the Government and the Tribe(s) on Indian preference matters; supervise compliance with the provisions of this clause; and administer the Contractor's Indian preference program.
(2) Advise its recruitment sources in writing and include a statement in all advertisements for employment that Indian applicants will be given preference in employment and training incident to such employment.
(3) Not more than twenty (20) calendar days after award of the contract, post a written notice in the Tribal office of any reservations on which or near where the work under this contract is to be performed that sets forth the Contractor's employment needs and related training opportunities. The notice shall include the approximate numbers and types of employees needed; the approximate dates of employment; the experience or special skills required for employment, if any; training opportunities available; and other pertinent information necessary to advise prospective employees of any other employment requirements. The Contractor shall also request the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work is to be performed to provide assistance to the Contractor in filling its employment needs and training opportunities.
The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to contact in regard to the posting of notices and requests for Tribal assistance.
(4) Establish and conduct a subcontracting program which gives preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises as subcontractors and suppliers under this contract. The Contractor shall give public notice of existing subcontracting opportunities and, to the extent feasible and consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, shall solicit bids or proposals only from Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises. The Contractor shall request assistance and information on Indian firms qualified as suppliers or subcontractors from the Tribe(s) on or near whose reservation(s) the work under the contract is to be performed. The Contracting Officer will advise the Contractor of the name, location, and phone number of the Tribal officials to be contacted in regard to the request for assistance and information. Public notices and solicitations for existing subcontracting opportunities shall provide an equitable opportunity for Indian firms to submit bids or proposals by including: A clear description of the supplies or services required, including quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules which facilitate the participation of Indian firms; A statement indicating that preference will be given to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in accordance with section 7(b) of Public Law 93638 (88 Stat. 2205; 25 U.S.C. 450e(b)); Definitions for the terms Indian organization and Indian-owned economic enterprise as prescribed under the Indian Preference clause of this contract; A statement to be completed by the bidder or offeror that it is an Indian organization or Indian-owned economic enterprise; and A closing date for receipt of bids or proposals which provides sufficient time for preparation and submission of a bid or proposal. If after soliciting bids or proposals from Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises, no responsive bid or acceptable proposal is received, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract. If one or more responsible bids or acceptable proposals are received, award shall be made to the low responsible bidder or acceptable offeror if the price is determined to be reasonable. If the low responsive bid or acceptable proposal is determined to be unreasonable as to price, the Contractor shall attempt to negotiate a reasonable price and award a subcontract. If a reasonable price cannot be agreed upon, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of paragraph (d) of the Indian Preference clause of this contract.
(5) Maintain written records under this contract which indicate: The numbers of Indians seeking employment for each employment position available under this contract; The number and types of positions filled by Indians and non-Indians, and the total number of Indians employed under this contract; For those positions where there are both Indian and non-Indian applicants, and a non-Indian is selected for employment, the reason(s) why the Indian applicant was not selected; Actions taken to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises for subcontracting opportunities which exist under this contract; Reasons why preference was not given to Indian firms as subcontractors or suppliers for each requirement where it was determined by the Contractor that such preference would not be consistent with the efficient performance of the contract; and The number of Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises contacted, and the number receiving subcontract awards under this contract.
(7) Maintain records pursuant to this clause and keep them available for review by the Government until expiration of one (1) year after final payment under this contract, or for such longer period as may be required by any other clause of this contract or by applicable law or regulation.
(b) For purposes of this clause, the following definitions of terms shall apply: (1) The terms Indian, Indian Tribe, Indian Organization, and Indian-owned economic enterprise are defined in the clause of this contract entitled Indian Preference.
(2) Indian reservation includes Indian reservations, public domain Indian Allotments, former Indian reservations in Oklahoma, and land held by incorporated Native groups, regional corporations, and village corporations under the provisions of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688; 43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) (3) On or near an Indian Reservation means on a reservation or reservations or within that area surrounding an Indian reservation(s) where a person seeking employment could reasonably be expected to commute to and from in the course of a work day.
(c) Nothing in the requirements of this clause shall be interpreted to preclude Indian Tribes from independently developing and enforcing their own Indian preference requirements. Such requirements must not conflict with any Federal statutory or regulatory requirement dealing with the award and administration of contracts.
(d) The Contractor agrees to include the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in each subcontract awarded at any tier under this contract and to notify the Contracting Officer of such subcontracts.
(e) In the event of noncompliance with this clause, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract in whole or in part or may impose any other sanctions authorized by law or by other provisions of the contract.
(End of clause)
Green Jobs - Opportunities are Coming
One thing that the government is pushing is the energy saving program called Green Jobs. They are pushing to make existing buildings more energy efficient.
This movement will open a lot of opportunities for companies that are prepared. Remember that success is when preparedness meets opportunity.
You need to research to see how you can participate in the coming opportunities. I will research and give you tips on what I find.
Follow this link by copying and pasting onto your browser. You will see how this will affect the electrical contractors.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7557964
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This movement will open a lot of opportunities for companies that are prepared. Remember that success is when preparedness meets opportunity.
You need to research to see how you can participate in the coming opportunities. I will research and give you tips on what I find.
Follow this link by copying and pasting onto your browser. You will see how this will affect the electrical contractors.
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/video?id=7557964
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Sunday, July 25, 2010
Green Jobs Coming to Northern AZ - Get Ready to Participate!
I saw this article and thought my readers would find it interesting. There is a project that is being planned for Northern, Arizona, near Flagstaff.
All contractors and subcontractors need to track the progress and do whatever is necessary to participate. This is an opportunity! Take advantage and get ready!!!
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Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) Prepares Bid on Sunshine Solar Project in Arizona
Posted by got_cash on Jun 29, 2010 | 1 comment
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (OTC BB: PBEC) stock price is slowly recovering from the first half of June decline, when the stock price felt from $1.29 on June 1 to $1.05 on June 14. Since then the company’s stock price increased to $1.17 on June 27 as it partnered with Siliken Renewable Energy to build the Sunshine Solar Farm. During the same time the company’s daily trading volume increased to approximately $400,000 compared to $300,000 in May.
PBEC is pursuing the development of several renewable energy projects, including one in northern Arizona that will employ the latest technological advances in photovoltaic solar energy. The company’s ultimate goal is to take full advantage of the Southwestern United States abundant solar and wind resources, and become a provider of renewable energy throughout the region.
PBEC recently announced that it will be partnering with Siliken Renewable Energy to build the Sunshine Solar Farm. Together, the companies will submit a bid to a local utility to develop a 15 MW solar farm on 154.3 acres near Flagstaff, Arizona. In recent years Siliken have become one of the main manufacturers of photovoltaic modules for stand-alone and grid-connected installations, supplying 92 MW to the market in 2008.
The Sunshine Solar Farm could support as much as 20 megawatts (MW) of solar electricity generation – using either a fixed tilt or a single tracking system. The site is relatively flat – resulting in unobstructed sunlight and at an elevation of 5300 feet the site benefits from cooler high desert temperatures that can increase the photovoltaic efficiencies of solar panels. Moreover, the property is conveniently located within a half a mile of a 69 KV transmission line and substation. It borders four cell phone transmission towers and is within one mile of an interstate highway, a situation that could facilitate rapid site development.
The company also announced in June that it could partner with Patriot Solar Inc. in the development of other commercial solar farms in the Southwestern United States. PBEC is in the process of identifying more land opportunities for the establishing of solar farms and this fits well with Patriot’s goal of expanding its operations in the Southwest. Patriot Solar has solid experience with designing, financing and building a broad spectrum of solar projects ranging from rooftop systems in the 100 kilowatt to 1 megawatt range, on up to 40 megawatt installations containing large 5 to 10 megawatt ground mounted systems.
Besides solar energy projects, PBEC has acquired a 52.5% interest in a commercial wind development project known as Sunshine Wind Park, which is to be located in Coconino County, Arizona. This project is expected to be bid to utility companies and final selections could be made by 2011.
The existent portfolio of renewable energy projects, the partnership with Siliken Renewable Energy, a recognized manufacturer of solar panels, as well as increased awareness towards the necessity of proliferation of renewable energy offers significant potential for PBEC to succeed.
Shares of PBEC climbed 2.56% to $1.20 in today’s late morning session.
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All contractors and subcontractors need to track the progress and do whatever is necessary to participate. This is an opportunity! Take advantage and get ready!!!
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Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (PBEC) Prepares Bid on Sunshine Solar Project in Arizona
Posted by got_cash on Jun 29, 2010 | 1 comment
Pacific Blue Energy Corp. (OTC BB: PBEC) stock price is slowly recovering from the first half of June decline, when the stock price felt from $1.29 on June 1 to $1.05 on June 14. Since then the company’s stock price increased to $1.17 on June 27 as it partnered with Siliken Renewable Energy to build the Sunshine Solar Farm. During the same time the company’s daily trading volume increased to approximately $400,000 compared to $300,000 in May.
PBEC is pursuing the development of several renewable energy projects, including one in northern Arizona that will employ the latest technological advances in photovoltaic solar energy. The company’s ultimate goal is to take full advantage of the Southwestern United States abundant solar and wind resources, and become a provider of renewable energy throughout the region.
PBEC recently announced that it will be partnering with Siliken Renewable Energy to build the Sunshine Solar Farm. Together, the companies will submit a bid to a local utility to develop a 15 MW solar farm on 154.3 acres near Flagstaff, Arizona. In recent years Siliken have become one of the main manufacturers of photovoltaic modules for stand-alone and grid-connected installations, supplying 92 MW to the market in 2008.
The Sunshine Solar Farm could support as much as 20 megawatts (MW) of solar electricity generation – using either a fixed tilt or a single tracking system. The site is relatively flat – resulting in unobstructed sunlight and at an elevation of 5300 feet the site benefits from cooler high desert temperatures that can increase the photovoltaic efficiencies of solar panels. Moreover, the property is conveniently located within a half a mile of a 69 KV transmission line and substation. It borders four cell phone transmission towers and is within one mile of an interstate highway, a situation that could facilitate rapid site development.
The company also announced in June that it could partner with Patriot Solar Inc. in the development of other commercial solar farms in the Southwestern United States. PBEC is in the process of identifying more land opportunities for the establishing of solar farms and this fits well with Patriot’s goal of expanding its operations in the Southwest. Patriot Solar has solid experience with designing, financing and building a broad spectrum of solar projects ranging from rooftop systems in the 100 kilowatt to 1 megawatt range, on up to 40 megawatt installations containing large 5 to 10 megawatt ground mounted systems.
Besides solar energy projects, PBEC has acquired a 52.5% interest in a commercial wind development project known as Sunshine Wind Park, which is to be located in Coconino County, Arizona. This project is expected to be bid to utility companies and final selections could be made by 2011.
The existent portfolio of renewable energy projects, the partnership with Siliken Renewable Energy, a recognized manufacturer of solar panels, as well as increased awareness towards the necessity of proliferation of renewable energy offers significant potential for PBEC to succeed.
Shares of PBEC climbed 2.56% to $1.20 in today’s late morning session.
About BeaconEquity.com
BeaconEquity.com is committed to producing the highest-quality insight and analysis of small cap stocks, emerging technology stocks, hot penny stocks and helping investors make informed decisions. Our focus is primarily on the underserved OTC stocks market, or “penny stock” market, which has traditionally been shunned by Wall Street. We have particular expertise with renewable energy stocks, biotech stocks, oil stocks, green energy stocks and internet stocks. There are many hot penny stock opportunities present in the OTC market everyday and we seek to exploit these hot stock gains for our members before the average daytrader is
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Keep Your Goals Within Plain Sight
Keep Your Goals Within Plain Sight |
It's good to have goals. It's better to write them down and give them deadlines and action steps-but to really keep your eyes on the prize, you need to stay focused on those goals, literally!
WHAT IT MEANS: The workplace is a minefield of distractions-from the relentless barrage of e-mails to the inevitable mini-crisis of the day-and sometimes, to be sure, it is all you can do to attend to the matters at hand. It's also true that your boss's priorities can, at any time, become yours. Nevertheless, if you don't keep reminding yourself about what you want to do-about your personal and professional agenda-then who will?
Just as the very act of writing down your goals helps crystallize them and make them more attainable, so does being regularly reminded of them generate an ongoing awareness... which maintains motivation... which will eventually lead to actions... and results!
ACTION PLAN: Make a list of your top ten goals (personal and professional). Now post this list in places where you can't help but see it-your refrigerator or bathroom mirror, your PC or PDA, your top drawer or wallet (on the back of your business card). Believe it or not, even if you have not done a thing all day to advance toward those goals, you have done something of immense importance: you have not lost sight of them!
EVEN BETTER: Once you're regularly focused on your goals, figure out strategies and steps toward getting there. Can you do something every day to advance toward at least one of them? Can you do three things each week? Obviously, there are going to be some days when your pursuit of your goals will be detoured by the demands of the day-but with your list of goals front and center and reviewed each day, at least you'll be a runner who has the finish line in sight.
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You Have the Power
I think that we are all born with some kind of gift. God doesn’t create failures. The problem that we have is to find what we are good at.
The simple truth is that every person is unique and success does not always mean conformity. Everyone’s learning curve is different. The common trait among those that succeed is consistency. You have to incorporate persistence into your lifestyle. My mom said that I was just plain bull headed; you tell me I cannot do something and I will do it just to show you that I can.
I did struggle through school. Yes; I did get fairly decent grades but I would struggle for long hour trying to grasp the concept of simple things. I found out years later that I had undiagnosed dyslexia.
My gift was that I was good at riding broncs and bulls. Unfortunately; you can do this for just a short number of years because sooner or later you will lose your edge. My mom knew that I had to push myself to achieve more.
Mom died when I was still in high school. She made me promise on her death bed that I would go to colleg and get a degree. I guess she thought that with an education I should be able to find a way to make a living.
I did graduate after six (6) long years; I was able to rodeo my way through school. When I was on a hot streak and won money I lived the good life and when I had a losing streak I often slept in my car. The reason it took me six years to finish is because I got hurt and was crippled at different times and had to drop some classes but I did finish.
Basically; there are two (2) lessons to be learned from this short story.
The first lesson is that you do not have to be a genius to make it in construction! I worked hard and was able to become a successful contractor and made a very good living. Being semi-retired is great but I am always looking for new challenges.
Lesson number 2 is you have to have persistence. Do not listen to people that tell you that you cannot be successful. Turn a deaf ear to negative people. Develop a strong belief in yourself and invest in yourself. Become a student of the industry.
Bottom line is you are the only one that has the power to make you successful!
The simple truth is that every person is unique and success does not always mean conformity. Everyone’s learning curve is different. The common trait among those that succeed is consistency. You have to incorporate persistence into your lifestyle. My mom said that I was just plain bull headed; you tell me I cannot do something and I will do it just to show you that I can.
I did struggle through school. Yes; I did get fairly decent grades but I would struggle for long hour trying to grasp the concept of simple things. I found out years later that I had undiagnosed dyslexia.
My gift was that I was good at riding broncs and bulls. Unfortunately; you can do this for just a short number of years because sooner or later you will lose your edge. My mom knew that I had to push myself to achieve more.
Mom died when I was still in high school. She made me promise on her death bed that I would go to colleg and get a degree. I guess she thought that with an education I should be able to find a way to make a living.
I did graduate after six (6) long years; I was able to rodeo my way through school. When I was on a hot streak and won money I lived the good life and when I had a losing streak I often slept in my car. The reason it took me six years to finish is because I got hurt and was crippled at different times and had to drop some classes but I did finish.
Basically; there are two (2) lessons to be learned from this short story.
The first lesson is that you do not have to be a genius to make it in construction! I worked hard and was able to become a successful contractor and made a very good living. Being semi-retired is great but I am always looking for new challenges.
Lesson number 2 is you have to have persistence. Do not listen to people that tell you that you cannot be successful. Turn a deaf ear to negative people. Develop a strong belief in yourself and invest in yourself. Become a student of the industry.
Bottom line is you are the only one that has the power to make you successful!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
It is a Great Time to Be an Indian Contractor!!
If you are starting your contracting business now; you have picked the right time to start! If you are already in the business you probably know what I am saying. I know that if you read the headlines and listen to the news you are probably hearing all kinds of doom and gloom reports. Opportunity is in the market place but you do have to look for it.
Albert Einstein once said “In difficulty and chaos there lies opportunity!”
The advantage of being an Indian owned construction company is that you qualify under the “Indian Preference Act” and you also qualify as a minority business. Almost all municipalities and government agencies have a minority opportunity program.
Most construction projects that are funded by federal dollars require that preference be given to minority business and construction firms.
The challenge for you is to find how you can participate and get on the list of qualified minority contractors!
I recommend that you contact your local municipalities and look for the minority preference office or the Affirmative Action Office. By local municipalities; I am referring to Federal Agencies, State Agencies, County Agencies and all the City Government Agencies. Ask how you can get on their list of qualified contractors or subcontractors.
Most offices and agencies that I have contacted over the years have been very cooperative and happy to help minority contractors to get on board.
I believe that most requests for proposals generally call out a target percentage goal that is targeted for most projects.
You need to remember that the preference act will only get your foot in the door. Once you are able to become part of a project team it is essential that you perform as required by the contract documents.
I will try to guide you in a direction on the different things you need to be aware of in future notes.
Hopefully, you will find this note informative!
Albert Einstein once said “In difficulty and chaos there lies opportunity!”
The advantage of being an Indian owned construction company is that you qualify under the “Indian Preference Act” and you also qualify as a minority business. Almost all municipalities and government agencies have a minority opportunity program.
Most construction projects that are funded by federal dollars require that preference be given to minority business and construction firms.
The challenge for you is to find how you can participate and get on the list of qualified minority contractors!
I recommend that you contact your local municipalities and look for the minority preference office or the Affirmative Action Office. By local municipalities; I am referring to Federal Agencies, State Agencies, County Agencies and all the City Government Agencies. Ask how you can get on their list of qualified contractors or subcontractors.
Most offices and agencies that I have contacted over the years have been very cooperative and happy to help minority contractors to get on board.
I believe that most requests for proposals generally call out a target percentage goal that is targeted for most projects.
You need to remember that the preference act will only get your foot in the door. Once you are able to become part of a project team it is essential that you perform as required by the contract documents.
I will try to guide you in a direction on the different things you need to be aware of in future notes.
Hopefully, you will find this note informative!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Construction and Mathmatics are a lot alike!
When I was in grade school I hated math and as a result I wasn’t very good at it. The fact is; I was probably at the bottom of the class in the subject and I was embarrassed more times than not. It really bothered me that I could not grasp the subject. However, I was lucky because in the 6th grade I had a teacher by the name of Mr. Joe Tameron.
Mr. Tameron was one of those guys that was easy to like. He was young, outgoing and good looking. He was the favorite of all the female students as well as all the women teachers.
He noticed that I was struggling with math and one day he took me aside and asked me if I liked mysteries and detective stories. When I told him they were my favorite kind of stories; he told me that mathematics was the same as a mystery puzzle.
You are given clues and you have to figure out what X is. He went on to demonstrate on several of my math questions. His demonstration changed my whole outlook on mathematics. He went on to say that mathematics was probably the only subject where there is only one answer. You are either right or you are wrong. He sold me!
After that math became my favorite subject and it has helped me throughout my career.
I later found the same thing that is true about math is also true about construction. It is either built correctly or it is not!
Our responsibility to our customers and the owners of any building that we are building is to build it right!
Keep that in mind in any project that you are part of!
Mr. Tameron was one of those guys that was easy to like. He was young, outgoing and good looking. He was the favorite of all the female students as well as all the women teachers.
He noticed that I was struggling with math and one day he took me aside and asked me if I liked mysteries and detective stories. When I told him they were my favorite kind of stories; he told me that mathematics was the same as a mystery puzzle.
You are given clues and you have to figure out what X is. He went on to demonstrate on several of my math questions. His demonstration changed my whole outlook on mathematics. He went on to say that mathematics was probably the only subject where there is only one answer. You are either right or you are wrong. He sold me!
After that math became my favorite subject and it has helped me throughout my career.
I later found the same thing that is true about math is also true about construction. It is either built correctly or it is not!
Our responsibility to our customers and the owners of any building that we are building is to build it right!
Keep that in mind in any project that you are part of!
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Welcome to Indian Contractor Success
Welcome to my blog on the business of Indian Contracting! The construction business has been good to me and I hope that I can inspire other young people to take a long intense look at the industry. The opportunities are almost unlimited.
During my career I worked in Arizona, New Mexico and eastern California. I had a lot of fun and most of my projects were challenging and profitable.
I finally got tired of traveling and I am now semi-retired basically living the good life, however, I get bored just being lazy so I decided to start blogging. Hopefully, I can help bring some added professionalism into the Indian Contracting community.
I am not saying there is no professionalism in the Indian Contracting community but maybe some of my experiences and advice might help some young entrepreneur just starting his or her career.
Most of my lessons were learned the hard way (by making mistakes), my goal is to help you avoid some of the hard lessons. I hope that I can help my readers find success and make a lot of money.
If you have any topics that you need some advice on or have a problem please feel free to send me a message and maybe I can help you.
During my career I worked in Arizona, New Mexico and eastern California. I had a lot of fun and most of my projects were challenging and profitable.
I finally got tired of traveling and I am now semi-retired basically living the good life, however, I get bored just being lazy so I decided to start blogging. Hopefully, I can help bring some added professionalism into the Indian Contracting community.
I am not saying there is no professionalism in the Indian Contracting community but maybe some of my experiences and advice might help some young entrepreneur just starting his or her career.
Most of my lessons were learned the hard way (by making mistakes), my goal is to help you avoid some of the hard lessons. I hope that I can help my readers find success and make a lot of money.
If you have any topics that you need some advice on or have a problem please feel free to send me a message and maybe I can help you.
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