Legals April 16, 2017

No. 24418 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT -WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA The City of Columbia Falls ("City") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms for the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the future planning of the City's wastewater collection and treatment system and to complete an update of its 2006 Wastewater Facility Plan. I. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS / SUBMISSION PROCEDURES All questions concerning the request or scope of work should be directed to Grady Jenkins, Public Works Director, (406) 892-4430 or email:jenkinsg@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. Respondents are required to submit their response to this Request for Qualifications no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 26, 2017 to: City of Columbia Falls City Clerk 130 6th Street West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 Respondents will need to submit three (3) copies of their response to this Request for Qualifications (hereafter "RFQ"). Responses to this RFQ are to be delivered in one box or envelope clearly labeled: "Response to Request for Qualifications Preliminary Engineering Report -Wastewater" II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION and SCOPE OF WORK The primary objectives of Phase 1 of the 2006 Wastewater Facility Plan have been largely met through the 2010 Treatment Plant Upgrade. The Phase 2 improvements have not been implemented. The City's Discharge Permit expired on April 30, 2015, was administratively extended, and is currently under review with public comment ending May 2, 2017. This project will update the 2006 Wastewater Facility Plan and provide a current analysis of the wastewater collection and treatment system. The PER must comply with the detailed PER outline included in the most current version of the Uniform Application for Montana Public Facility Projects prepared by the Montana Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Action Coordinating Team. Following completion of the preliminary engineering report, the selected consultant may also be asked at the discretion of the City to assist in grant writing, develop a final construction design, prepare construction bid documents, assist in bidding the project, and monitor construction activities, including related grant administration and management. III. EVALUATION Respondents' RFQs will be evaluated according to the following listed criteria (see 18-8-204(2), MCA) and weight of each factor: 1. The qualifications of professional personnel to be assigned to the project -- 30% 2. Related experience on similar projects - 25% 3. Capability to meet time and project budget requirements -20% 4. Location - 10% 5. Present and projected workloads - 10% 6. Recent and current work for City of Columbia Falls - 5% IV. GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSES Responses should include: 1. the firm's legal name, address, and telephone number; 2. the principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3. the experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to project and their availability during the project time period; 4. a description of the firm's prior experience, including any similar projects (in particular those funded by CDBG or TSEP), size of community, location, total construction cost, and name of a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm's performance; 5. a description of the firm's current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project, as well as the firm's anticipated availability during the term of the project; and, 6. the proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed. 7. any proposed subcontractors should also be clearly identified and their profiles described, as well. 8. references for which key assigned individuals of the firm and subcontractors have performed similar work within the last five years and an example of work produced under similar contracts utilizing the key personnel. V. COST AND AWARD PROCEDURE The City of Columbia Falls utilizes a "qualifications based" selection process to select the most qualified firm and negotiate a contract with the firm determined to be the most qualified at a price which is determined to be fair and reasonable. Costs will not be discussed until the top ranked respondent has been selected for contract negotiations. The provisions of 18-8-205(1) and (2), MCA, will be applied to the contract negotiations. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to accept or reject any and all qualification statements, or parts of statements; waive technicalities; and to make its decision on the basis of merit, appropriateness, and any other factor. Unless all statements are rejected or the solicitation is canceled, a contract will be awarded to the firm whose qualifications best meet the requirements and criteria set forth in this solicitation. April 9, 16, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24419 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS PREPARATION OF PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT -WATER SYSTEM CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA The City of Columbia Falls ("City") is soliciting Statements of Qualifications from engineering firms for the development of a Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the future planning of the City's water storage and distribution system and to complete an update of its 2006 Water Utility Plan. I. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS / SUBMISSION PROCEDURES All questions concerning the request or scope of work should be directed to Grady Jenkins, Public Works Director, (406) 892-4430 or email: jenkinsg@ cityofcolumbiafalls.com. Respondents are required to submit their response to this Request for Qualifications no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 26, 2017 to: City of Columbia Falls City Clerk 130 6th Street West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 Respondents will need to submit three (3) copies of their response to this Request for Qualifications (hereafter "RFQ"). Responses to this RFQ are to be delivered in one box or envelope clearly labeled: "Response to Request for Qualifications Preliminary Engineering Report - Water" II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION and SCOPE OF WORK The City replaced several of the water mains identified in the 2006 Water Utility Plan and made well control modifications but the majority of the plan has not been implemented, such as an additional 1.0 MG storage reservoir or the addition of a third well. The City's Water Rights were recently amended and granted final approval, without comment, by DNRC. This project will update the 2006 Water Utility Plan and provide a current analysis of the storage and distribution system. The PER must comply with the detailed PER outline included in the most current version of the Uniform Application for Montana Public Facility Projects prepared by the Montana Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste Action Coordinating Team. Following completion of the preliminary engineering report, the selected consultant may also be asked at the discretion of the City to assist in grant writing, develop a final construction design, prepare construction bid documents, assist in bidding the project, and monitor construction activities, including related grant administration and management. III. EVALUATION Respondents' RFQs will be evaluated according to the following listed criteria (see 18-8-204(2), MCA) and weight of each factor: 1. The qualifications of professional personnel to be assigned to the project -- 30% 2. Related experience on similar projects -- 25% 3. Capability to meet time and project budget requirements-20% 4. Location -- 10% 5. Present and projected workloads -- 10% 6. Recent and current work for City of Columbia Falls -- 5% IV. GUIDELINES FOR RESPONSES Responses should include: 1. the firm's legal name, address, and telephone number; 2. the principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications; 3. the experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to project and their availability during the project time period; 4. a description of the firm's prior experience, including any similar projects (in particular those funded by CDBG or TSEP), size of community, location, total construction cost, and name of a local official knowledgeable regarding the firm's performance; 5. a description of the firm's current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project, as well as the firm's anticipated availability during the term of the project; and, 6. the proposed work plan and schedule for activities to be performed. 7. any proposed subcontractors should also be clearly identified and their profiles described, as well. 8. references for which key assigned individuals of the firm and subcontractors have performed similar work within the last five years and an example of work produced under similar contracts utilizing the key personnel. V. COST AND AWARD PROCEDURE The City of Columbia Falls utilizes a "qualifications based" selection process to select the most qualified firm and negotiate a contract with the firm determined to be the most qualified at a price which is determined to be fair and reasonable. Costs will not be discussed until the top ranked respondent has been selected for contract negotiations. The provisions of 18-8-205(1) and (2), MCA, will be applied to the contract negotiations. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to accept or reject any and all qualification statements, or parts of statements; waive technicalities; and to make its decision on the basis of merit, appropriateness, and any other factor. Unless all statements are rejected or the solicitation is canceled, a contract will be awarded to the firm whose qualifications best meet the requirements and criteria set forth in this solicitation. April 9, 16, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24438 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 4th Avenue East Water Replacement Project. The project includes furnishing labor, materials and equipment required to replace the existing 6 inch and 8 inch cast iron pipe mains with 8 inch PVC water main in 4th Ave East between East Center Street and 14th Street East, and on 14th Street East between 3rd Ave East and 4th Ave East. The total project includes approximately 5,600 feet of water main replacement. Also included in the project are; water valves, fire hydrants, water service connections, street reconstruction, storm sewer, and tree replacements. Construction of the 4th Avenue East Water Replacement Project shall be performed by a Contractor who is registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. The Contractor shall be properly registered at the time of submitting the Bid. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Plans and specifications can also be examined beginning MONDAY, April 17th, 2017, through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is located using the City of Kalispell website at: http://www.kalispell. com/clerk/projects_bids_ proposals.php. In the left-hand navigation click on the project title, a page will open which will allow you to either view or download the plans and view or print the plan holders list. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $20.00. To access the electronic bid form, download the project documents and click the online bidding button at the top of the advertisement. For electronic bids, scans of required electronic bid documents will be accepted. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 15, 2016. City of Kalispell By Judi Funk Judi Funk Deputy City Clerk April 16, 23, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24385 Public Notice: On or after April 17th 2017, David Krause will dispose of the following two (2) vehicles located on property at 171 Pioneer Road, Kalispell, Montana: (1) Red 1969 Chevrolet C20 VIN CE249Z830633 and (2) Blue 1985 Chevrolet K20 Pickup VIN 1GCGK24J8FJ173257. These vehicles, abandoned for more than 13-years, will be removed from the property and disposed. Vehicle Owner, Jonathan Krause, has received notice per MCA 70-6-303. David Krause, P. O. Box 600, Dallesport, Washington 98617. March 26, and April 2, 9, 16, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24439 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the Earl Bennett Building, 1035 First Avenue West, Kalispell, Montana. (The meeting venue has been changed for this month only) 1. A request by Monica Harris & Lisa Gilbert for a conditional use permit to establish a 'Camp and Retreat Center' on property located within the Bigfork Zoning District and zoned AG-20 Agricultural. The applicant intends to develop a camp and retreat center incorporating a wilderness retreat with agricultural themed educational outdoor activities and 'artists in residence. The subject property is located at 500 Wild Swan Trail and contains approximately 20 acres. The property can legally be described as Tract 2AA in Section 36, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item was reviewed by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee (BLUAC) at a legally noticed meeting held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 @ 4:00 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35 in Bigfork. All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, May 2, 2017. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751-8200 for more information. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Elaine Nelson at the Flathead County Commissioner's Office at 758-5503 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/Mark Mussman Mark Mussman, CFM® Planning Director April 16, 2017 MNAZLP

No. 24405 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING On Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held in Room (207) of the Sanders Building, at 111 North Sanders in Helena, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services "2017 DOE State Plan Application". U.S. Department of Energy funding in the 2017 draft plan is based on the 2016 allocation levels and will be updated once the updated allocations have been issued to the State of Montana. Draft copies of the proposed application are available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. April 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24425 The Montana Department of Transportation invites all interested parties to submit bids to Invitation for Bid #MDT-312378-RP for the construction of Two Stormwater Management Systems at the Kalispell Maintenance Facility. This Invitation for Bid is available on the Montana Department of Administration's website at: www.bids.mt.gov The Montana Department of Transportation is an Affirmative Action Employer and encourages minorities and women to apply for this contract. MDT attempts to provide accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person participating in any service, program or activity of the Department. Alternative accessible formats of this information will be provided upon request. For further information call (406)444-9229; TTY 1(800)335-7592; or through the Montana Relay 711. April 8, 9, 16, 2017 MNAXLP

No. 24436 NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerk of Fair-Mont- Egan School District No. 3, Flathead County, State of Montana that the Annual School Election will be held on Tuesday, May 2nd, 2017, at the following polling place(s): Fair-Mont-Egan School District #3 797 Fairmont Road Kalispell, MT 59901 Electors will consider the following issues at the election: Two (2) Trustee(s) to be elected for a (3) year term, The polls will be open between the hours of 12:00 p.m. (Noon) and 8:00 p.m. on the day of the election. A qualified registered elector who will be unable to go to the polls on the day of election may request an Application for Absentee Voter's Ballot from the school district clerk/election administrator's office located at: Fair-Mont-Egan School District #3 797 Fairmont Road Kalispell, MT 59901 If you miss this regular registration deadline (30 days prior to the election), you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on election day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before election day, you may complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the district voting location on election day to pick up and vote a ballot. The county election office is located at: 40 11th Street West, Suite 230, Kalispell, MT 59901 DATED this 11th day of April, 2017 /s/Shelley Struck Shelley Struck Print Name of District Clerk April 16, 2017 MNAXLP