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Legals February 3, 2018

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No. 25082 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of EMULSIFIED LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage Emulsified Asphalt - CRS 2 - 500 tons The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid; actual usage for 2018 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. Bidding is to be by the ton F.O.B. to Flathead County and the specific site, which will be disclosed at the time the order is placed. Bid price is to also include appropriate placement of materials on County site by successful bidder. Distributor to be mounted with a Bear Cat computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000 gallon tank or equivalent. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request of Flathead County. Bidder will be responsible for proper product, temperature, consistency, and application. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Bidder will be responsible to provide County with two (2) oil samples to be taken at the point of delivery, before application begins. Oil samples will be labeled and ready to be tested. Labels and attached documentation are to include date, type of material, temperature, and any other information needed for adequate testing. Bid to be from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Bid price is to include on-site delivery within Flathead County and for materials to be placed on the road by the vendor. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids must be plainly marked "Emulsified Asphalt Bid" and must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before February 7th, 2018 at 5:00 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 AM the morning of February 8th, 2018 in the Commissioners' Chambers. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 27, February 3, 2018 MNAXLP _______________________

No. 25083 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28 2,000 tons Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 2,000 tons Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 2,000 tons Asphalt SS 1 Tack Oil 30 tons The award of bid will be made to a single vendor who will supply both types of liquid asphalt. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County's estimated usage for each type of liquid asphalt and the bidders' price for each type of liquid asphalt. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage of each type of asphalt for 2018 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the ton F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery, at which time the contractor will be told the type of oil to deliver. All orders are to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. All trucks shall have pumps to unload in overhead tanks. Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery. Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request to Flathead County. Bid to be from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00) to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Liquid Asphalt Bid", must be in the hands of the Commissioners' Office, 800 S. Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before February 7th, 2018 at 5:00 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 AM on February 8th, 2018 in the Commissioners' Chambers. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Commissioners' Office on the third floor of the courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 27, February 3, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 25085 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: PROPANE FUEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. PROPANE - Estimated Usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000 gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2 pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit, see attached diagram with specifications. If rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information maybe listed at the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocating. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at Net State prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a Net State price (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on Net State prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, Net State prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the Net State prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form. Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full, Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE: If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested, and if found unsatisfactory, to refuse delivery. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00) to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as "Propane Bid", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before February 7th, 2018 at 5 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 AM on February 8th, 2018 in the Commissioners' Chambers. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 27, February 3, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25086 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: TIRES Tires for Flathead County Road and Bridge Departments. Bids for new tires, tubes, recaps, and recapping. Tires must be name brand. Bidder will deliver and pick up tires at the Flathead County Shop, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, MT. There may be one bid for new equipment tires and tubes, one bid for passenger car and pickup all season tires, one bid for passenger car and pickup winter tires, and one bid for recaps and recapping. Bid to be "firm" throughout contract period of February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019 or until the County Commissioners call for new bids. Bidder to furnish Net State prices. Tire Sizes: New Tires 11R22.5 16 Ply Steer Tires Bridgestone 250ED 11R22.5 16 Ply Drive Traction Tires - Bridgestone L320 11R22.5 16 Ply Drive Traction Tires - Toyo M503 11R22.5 16 Ply Bridgestone M799 11R24.5 16 Ply Bridgestone M799 11R24.5 16 Ply Steer Tires Bridgestone 250ED 11R24.5 16 Ply Drive Traction Tires - Bridgestone L320 11R24.5 16 Ply Drive Traction Tires - Toyo M503 1400R24 Michelin X Snow Plus 20.5R25 L3 Loader Tires Bridgestone VMT 2* 23.5R25 L3 Loader Tires Bridgestone VMT 2* 12X16.5 12 Ply (minimum) Skid Steer Tires 29.5R25 L3 Bridgestone VMT 1* 17.5R25 Snow Michelin X Snow Plus 17.5R25 Titan MXL 11R24.5 Michelin XDN2 16 ply 11R22.5 Michelin XDN2 16 ply 17.5R25 BS VMT 2* Tire Sizes: Passenger Car and Pickup All Season 235/80R17 10 Ply All Season 235/85R16 10 Ply All Season 245/55R18 V Rated 245/70R17 10 Ply All Season 245/75R16 10 Ply All Season 265/60R18 All Season 265/70R17 10 Ply All Season 275/65R18 10 Ply All Season Tire Sizes: Passenger Car and Pickup Mud and Snow 235/80R17 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 235/85R16 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 235/60R18 (pin for studs) 245/70R17 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 245/75R16 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 265/70R17 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 265/60R18 Mud and Snow (pin for studs) 275/65R18 10 Ply Mud and Snow (pin for studs) Tire Sizes: Recap Tires 11R22.5 Oliver CTD siped 11R24.5 Oliver CTD siped Any other tires needed will be purchased at Net State prices to be determined in the best interest of Flathead County. Bidder to attach a typed copy of the above tire sizes listing the brand, size, tread style, grade or quality, and prices for bid comparison to be attached to the contract if awarded the bid. Bidder is requested to include a catalog of their bid products that would contain photos of tires and treads. Delivery: Pickup and/or delivery/shipping will be F.O.B. to the Flathead County Shop at 1249 Willow Glen Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.000) to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the period of February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The successful bidder must be able to deliver materials within five (5) days of being ordered by the County. Should continued problems arise with the materials supplied by the bidder, or if the bidder cannot supply the materials needed, Flathead County reserves the right to purchase the bid items from another supplier in order to maintain operations and safety standards. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, MT. All sealed bids, plainly marked as "Tire Bid", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Wednesday, February 7th at 5:00 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened at 10:30 AM on February 8th, 2018. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 27, February 3, 2018 MNAXLP ________________________

No. 25084 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: GASOLINE AND DIESEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. DIESEL-estimated usage- 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD-estimated usage-100,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep-full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed on the bid form for each delivery point listed below. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork-Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Olney-Mielke Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Mixing Plant Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Solid Waste, Dump Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. Bidder to furnish Net State prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on this "Base Price". For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or "stick" measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax no federal tax Diesel include no state tax no federal tax Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full, Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline-All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B Diesel Fuel-All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE-If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested, and if found unsatisfactory, to refuse delivery. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Gasoline and Diesel Bid", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 at 5 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened at 10:30 AM the morning of Thursday, February 8th, 2018 in the Commissioners' Chambers. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman Jan. 27, and Feb. 3, 2018 MNAXLP

No. 25087 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on a WARM MIX ADDITIVE for liquid asphalt: Bidder is to supply a water-free chemical warm mix additive that allows asphalt mix production to occur at temperatures lower than 260 degrees F and mixture compaction as low as 140 degrees F. Warm mix additive must be able to be mixed at the asphalt mix plant location without any specialized equipment. Material must act as both an antistrip and warm mix additive. Material manufacturer will provide in field support and asphalt crew training when requested by the County. Material manufacturer will provide technical data to assure the County it is getting a proven warm mix and antistrip additive. Technical data must also include recommended dosage rates, mixing temperature ranges and compaction range temperatures. Cost of all requested data, in field support, and training will be included in the bid item's unit price. Chemical warm mix additive will be supplied in 2,000 lb plastic totes. Estimated amount of asphalt oil to be utilized for the 2018 asphalt season will be approximately 2,000 tons. The award of bid will be made to a single vendor. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County's estimated usage. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage for 2018 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the pound F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. Bid to be from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if material is not available. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as "Warm Mix Additive Bid", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before February 7th, 2018 at 5:00 o'clock PM. Bids will be opened and read at 10:30 AM on February 8th, 2018. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 24th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 27, February 3, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________