Legals January 28, 2018

No. 25088 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of Bigfork County Water and Sewer District Holt Drive Water Main Extension will be received by Bigfork County Water and Sewer District at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork, MT 59911 until 2:00 p.m. local time on February 27, 2018, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of the installation of 1,475 feet of 12-inch water main, fire hydrants, valves, traffic control, and asphalt surface restoration. The complete Invitation to Bid and The Contract Documents consisting of half-size Drawings and Project Manual may be viewed or obtained by either electronic documents on-line, or a hard copy at the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 125 Schoolhouse Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901. Only firms obtaining documents by these methods will be placed on the Planholders List. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website "www.m-m.net" by clicking on the "Project Bidding" tab, then "Browse Current Projects" and selecting this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $30.00. A hard copy set of project documents may be obtained from the office of Morrison-Maierle, Inc., 125 Schoolhouse Loop, Kalispell MT, 59901 for a non-refundable price of $75.00 for each complete set shipped by standard delivery. Payment of an additional $25.00 is required for express mail. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of Bigfork Water and Sewer District at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District. The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. January 28, February 11, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 25079 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION February 13, 2018 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday February 13, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The planning board will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda items listed below: File # KPP-17-02 - A request from Team Development, LLC for a major subdivision to be known as Southside Estates Phase 2. The request would subdivide 9.6-acres of land into 30 residential lots. The lots are broken up into 4 single-family lots and 26 townhouse lots for a total of 56 housing units. Additionally, the applicant is requesting a variance from Section 28.3.12 and 28.3.13 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. Section 28.3.12 requires that block lengths not be more than 600 feet and Section 28.3.13 requires that right-of-way extensions be stubbed out at regular block lengths intervals along the subdivision boundary. The applicant is requesting the variance based on the physical surroundings and the fact that there is not a logical location for a right-of-way extension to the south. The subject property was recently annexed into the City of Kalispell and is located within the R-4 and RA-1 Zoning Districts. There is currently a single-family home and appurtenant facilities located on the property that will be removed prior to construction. The application will reviewed in accordance with Section 28.2.06 and 28.7.01 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. The property is located at 2100 Airport Road and can be described as a Tracts 2E and 2A of land lying in the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 19, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana. A complete legal description can be obtained in the Kalispell Planning Department. A full legal description can be obtained in the Kalispell Planning Department. File #KA-17-07 - A request from Ara Jorgenson for annexation and initial zoning of a lot located at 1373 Whitefish Stage Road, along with the rezoning of a portion of the lot already within the city. The zoning request for the property is R-4 (Residential). The overall lot size is approximately 0.875 acres, with approximately 0.597 acres with an existing house to be annexed and the remaining approximately 0.278 acres to be rezoned from City RA-2 (Residential Apartment/Office) to R-4 (Residential). The property can be described as Lot 2 of Amended Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Subdivision No. 150, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at www.kalispell.com/planning under "Planning Board Agenda & Staff Reports". Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings and present their views and concerns to the Board. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940, or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. /s/Thomas R. Jentz/KH Thomas R. Jentz Planning & Building Director January 28, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25093 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS DESIGN CONSULTANTS FOR KALISPELL TRAIL AND COMPLETE STREET TIGER PROJECT Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA 7-5-4301(2)(a)., the City of Kalispell seeks to procure a qualified professional consultant to perform analysis and design services for the Kalispell Trail and Complete Street TIGER Project. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, (PO Box 1997, 59903) Kalispell, Montana, 59901, by 5:00 p.m. local time, February 22, 2018. Further information and requirements can be viewed on the city website at www.kalispell.com, under the Bids & Proposals tab. Further questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Katharine Thompson, Assistant Director Community and Economic Development, at (406) 758-7713 or kthompson@kalispell.com. The City of Kalispell shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Any changes to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) will be in the form of an addendum, which will be furnished to all registered RFQ holders. The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, to waive any informality or irregularity in any SOQ received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective SOQs received. A pre-submittal conference for the contract will be held at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT in City Council Chambers on February 8, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. City staff will discuss the scope of work, general contract issues, and respond to questions from the attendees. Because staff will not be available to respond to individual inquiries regarding the project scope outside of this pre-submittal conference, attendance at this pre-submittal conference is highly recommended. Participation via ZOOM Meetings is available upon request with the submission of necessary contact information. The Consultant will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of services required, and thereafter the City will negotiate the services agreement with what it deems to be the most qualified company. January 28, February 11, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 25065 INVITATION TO BID DEPOT PARK-PHASE I Separate sealed Bids will be received by the City of Whitefish until 11:30 AM, local time, Friday, February 9, 2018, for construction of Depot Park-Phase I. All received Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana, 59937. Depot Park-Phase I includes improving the southwest quadrant of Depot Park. The proposed work generally consists of demolishing and removing an existing building and parking lot, relocating existing underground utilities (power, phone, and cable), site grading, landscaping, installing a new lawn irrigation system, new street lighting system, electrical work and other miscellaneous improvements. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the City of Whitefish, Parks and Recreations Department, 418 East 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana (406)863-2460; Robert Peccia and Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana, (406)752-5025; Robert Peccia and Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana, (406)447-5000; Northwest Montana Plans Exchange, 2303 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 755-5888; Helena Plans Exchange, 1530 Cedar Street, Suite C, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 457-2679. Any objections to published specifications must be filed in written form with the City Clerk prior to bid opening. Digital project bidding documents are available at Robert Peccia & Associates web site (www.rpa-hln.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an "official" Bid Proposal form and to get their name added to the Planholders List. A non-refundable deposit of $30.00 will be required to obtain the "official" Bid Proposal. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed construction drawings, specifications and the "official" Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $250.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "official" Bid Proposal form and the Contractor's name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at Whitefish City Hall Council Chambers Conference Room, 418 East 2nd Street in Whitefish, commencing at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each bidder shall submit cash, a certified check, bid bond, cashier's check, bank money order or bank draft payable to the City of Whitefish and drawn and issued by a national banking association located in the State of Montana or by any banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana for an amount which shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of the bid, as a bid security. The bid security shall identify the same firm as is noted on the bid proposal forms. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Work is scheduled to start Monday, April 2, 2018 at the latest. Completion of the work is required within 45 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR'S subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTORS are not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the construction agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORS or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates according to the current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The City of Whitefish reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. The City of Whitefish is an equal opportunity employer. THE CITY OF WHITEFISH By: /s/ Michelle Howke Whitefish City Clerk January 21, 28, February 4, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25069 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year and that said budget amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Finance Office, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php The Board will meet on the 5th day of February, 2018 at 10:15 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners. DATED this 16th day of January, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman January 21, 28, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 25047 INVITATION TO BID CROW DAM SPILLWAY MODIFICATION PROJECT AREA 2 SOLICITATION/SPECIFICATIONS CSKT/SOD 18-01 The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes desire to enter in to a Construction Agreement with a general construction contractor to demolish, remove and rebuild the lower sections of the existing Crow Dam reinforced concrete spillway. The Crow Dam Spillway Modification Project - Area 2 is located at Crow Dam approximately six miles southwest of the town of Ronan on the Flathead Indian Reservation, MT. The existing emergency spillway for Crow Dam will be replaced with a new spillway constructed in two separate construction phases. The overall replacement project includes the demolition of the existing spillway structure and appurtenances and the construction of a piano key weir spillway crest, chute, and flip bucket along the same general alignment as the existing spillway. Construction of the spillway will require demolition of the existing spillway, excavation to accommodate the wider spillway channel and construction of a new, reinforced concrete lined spillway. The first phase of construction (Area 2) consists of replacement of the existing chute and stilling basin and replacing it with a new chute, flip bucket, and armored apron. The second phase (Area 3) consists of the replacement of the existing side-channel inlet structure and tunnel with a piano key weir spillway crest structure, sloped trough, and channel crossing beneath Crow Dam Road. This Contract only includes demolition and reconstruction of the lower portion of the spillway heretofore referred to as Area 2. Area 3 will be constructed in the future and is not part of this Contract. Plans, specifications and bidding documents for this project may be obtained from: Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Program, Attn: Greg Wilson, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, phone 406-676-2600, email: gregory.wilson@cskt.org. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may also be viewed and downloaded at the following web site: http://nrd.csktribes.org/water-management/sod. The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with the Tribes to conduct this project. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held at the Natural Resources Department Office located at 301 Main Street, Polson MT, at 2:00 P.M. (local time) on February 1, 2018. Contractor sealed-bids must be submitted on the supplied bid forms and received at the address listed in the solicitation for bid opening no later than 2:00 P.M. (local time), February 13, 2018. This is an Indian Preference Bid project with Indian Preference provisions. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. January 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25052 INVITATION TO BID SF VALLEY CREEK (P839, V-1200) AND VALLEY CREEK (V-1000) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS CSKT/ROADS 18-03 The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Roads Program invites interested contractors to submit a bid for the SF VALLEY CREEK (P839, V-1200) AND VALLEY CREEK (V-1000) BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECTS. The Projects are located approximately 7 miles NW of Arlee, Montana on the Flathead Reservation. The Project includes the removal of existing bridges and abutments, installation of pre-fabricated concrete grade beams, wingwalls and backwalls, furnishing and installing two 45 foot long x 16 foot wide steel bridges across Valley Creek and constructing the bridge road approaches. Plans, specifications and bidding documents for this project may be obtained from: Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes Roads Program, Attn: Gabe Johnson, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, phone 406-676-2600, email: gabriel.johnson@cskt.org. Plans, specifications and bidding documents may also be viewed and downloaded at the following web site: http://nrd.csktribes.org/water-management/sod. The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with the Tribes to conduct this project. A pre-bid meeting will be held on January 23, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (local time) at the Natural Resources Department Foust Conference Room located at 301 Main Street, Polson, MT 59860. Contractor sealed-bids must be submitted on the supplied bid forms and received at the address listed in the solicitation for bid opening no later than 2:00 P.M. (local time), January 29, 2018. This is an Indian Preference Bid project with Indian Preference provisions. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. January 14, 21, 28, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25094 NOTIFICATION OF DISPOSITION OF COLLATERAL AT PUBLIC SALE To: Debtor Mr. Sean Sauls, CEO Connector Technology Inc. 135 Industry Court Kalispell, MT 59901-7991 From: Secured Party Connector Tech, LLC, a Montana entity c/o Frampton Purdy Law 530 West 19th Street, Suite 301 Whitefish, MT 59937 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Secured Party will sell all of Debtor's right, title and interest in and to all of its properties, rights, contracts, interests, claims and other assets of any nature whatsoever, whether tangible or intangible, real, personal or mixed, which is subject to Secured Party's security interest, to the high qualified bidder at public auction as follows: Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM MT Place: Frampton Purdy Law, 530 W. 19th street, suite 301, Whitefish, MT 59937 The sale is pursuant to Montana Uniform Commercial Code§ 12A:9-610, et seq. and New Jersey Commercial Code § 12A:9-611, et seq. (collectively, the "UCC") and any notice provisions of any other applicable documents. Collateral description: all inventory, chattel paper, accounts receivables, deposit and or bank accounts, equipment, trade fixtures, general intangibles, finished goods, and works in progress (collectively "Assets"). The sale will be "as is," "where is," with all faults, without any warranties of any kind whatsoever, whether express or implied, regarding condition, quality, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. You are entitled to an accounting of the unpaid indebtedness secured by the property that we intend to sell. You may request an accounting by calling Ryan Purdy at 406-862-9600.For Bidding Instructions, call Chuck Klaus at 714-920-7848 or by email at chuck@cmaadjustments.com. DATE NOTICE SENT: January 24, 2018 January 28, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25081 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action. A zone change request in the Highway 93 North Zoning District by Sands Surveying on behalf of Heather and Paul McDonald. The proposal would change the zoning on a parcel containing approximately 19.47 acres from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to I-1H (Light Industrial Highway) and SAG-5 (Suburban Agriculture). The subject property is located at 4015 Highway 93 North, north of Kalispell and can legally be described as follows: The section of property proposed for a zoning map amendment from SAG-10 to SAG-5 can legally be described as: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN GOVERNMENT LOT 5 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.,M., and IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.,M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: BEGINNING at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin; Thence S89°42'41"W 435.81 feet; Thence N23°08'29"W 750.22 feet; Thence N89°42'41"E 591.86 feet; Thence S28°15'23"E 785.21 feet to a found iron pin; Thence N89°45'15"W 232.94 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.00 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. The section of property proposed for a zoning map amendment from SAG-10 to I-1H can legally be described as: A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 22 WEST, P.M.,M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: Commencing at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 1, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, which is a found iron pin; Thence S89°42'41"W 435.81 feet to the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED: Thence continuing S89°42'41"W 762.38 feet to a found iron pin on the easterly R/W of U.S. Highway 93; Thence along said R/W the following three (3) courses: N00°08'25"E 285.15 feet; N11°27'02"E 200.74 feet to a found aluminum cap; N00°08'25"E 209.65 feet to a found iron pin; Thence leaving said R/W N89°42'41"E 426.48 feet; Thence S23°08'29"E 750.22 feet to the point of beginning and containing 9.47 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, http://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner, or contact the Commissioners' office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than February 14, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/events.php 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 January 28, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________