Legals October 13, 2019

No. 26538 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a 25 Cubic Yard Rear Loader Solid Waste Truck to meet or exceed the minimum specifications on file in the office of Department of Public Works, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana. The City will purchase up to one (1) truck based on the information and pricing provided. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bidding documents and specifications can also be examined beginning, October 06, 2019, through QuestCDN. QuestCDN is located using the City of Kal1ispell website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. 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 only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $25.00. 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 electronic bid documents will be accepted. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. October 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26549 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for two (2) Oxford White (YZ) 2020 Hybrid (99W) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (K8A) with the following options included: 67H, 16D, 17T, 21L, 41H, 425, 43D, 47A, 51T, 549, 59B, 60R, 63B, 66A, 68G, 76D, 86T, 153. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 5:00 P.M. on October 23, 2019. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing cityclerk@kalispell.com. Further bidding requirements are listed on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com, under Bids & Proposals. October 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------

No. 26558 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A proposal to enact a Stormwater Management Program Ordinance, as required by Federal and State law, will be presented at a Public Hearing, Monday, October 21, 2019, in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, at 7:00 P.M. Based upon its population, the City of Kalispell is required to comply with MCA § 75-5-101 et seq. and ARM §§ 17.30.1101; 17.30.1301 et seq. and 17.30.1401 et seq. for Storm Water Discharge Associated with Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (commonly referred to as "MS4" permitting). Any person wishing to address the proposed ordinance may appear at this hearing and make oral statements or present same in writing. Written comments may also be submitted for Council consideration by delivering the same to the City Clerk prior to the hearing. If there are questions that might be answered by telephone you may call (406) 758-7852. The proposed draft ordinance is available on-line at www.kalispell.com or in the office of the City Clerk during regular business hours. Dated this 7th day of October, 2019. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk October 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26541 The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking individuals to serve on various boards, councils, and committees, including: Agency on Aging Advisory Council Airport Authority Board Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Compensation Board Conrad Mansion Museum Board Economic Development Authority Emergency Medical Services Administrative Board Fair Commission Fairview Cemetery District Board Fire Service Area Board Flathead City-County Board of Health Swan Hill TV District Board Tax Appeal Board Technical Advisory Committee Transportation Advisory Committee Weed & Parks Board Woodlawn Cemetery Board Letters of interest should be received in the Commissioners' Office by 5:00pm on Friday, November 15, 2019. Please send your letter to: Flathead County Commissioners 800 S Main, Room 302 Kalispell, MT 59901 Letters may also be emailed to malbertson@flathead.mt.gov. More information on the terms and duties of these positions is available online at https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner and by calling 758-5537. October 13, 20, 27, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26553 CALL FOR BIDS - GRAVEL CRUSHING Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the crushing and stockpiling of two different gravel materials at one Flathead County gravel pit will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana. The work contemplated consists of crushing and stockpiling the following: A. Approximately 75,000 tons of Surface Course Aggregate at the Old Steel Bridge Pit. Crushed material to meet Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, 6th Edition, 2010, Section 02510, Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Surface Course Aggregate, Type B. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing an asphalt mix design to ensure that the aggregate being crushed will produce a final product in compliance with the specifications. All required testing shall be conducted by the Contractor. The aggregate shall be placed in three stockpiles: 1. Crushed Course, 2. Crushed Fines, and 3. Natural Fines. B. Approximately 16,000 tons of 3/8 inch Seal Coat Aggregate at the Old Steel Bridge Pit. Crushed material to meet Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, 6th Edition, 2010, Section 02504, Asphalt Seal Coat, 3/8" Seal Coat Aggregate. All required testing shall be conducted by the Contractor. These two materials are being bid as one project. Only one contract will be awarded for this work. Contractor shall perform sieve analysis every 1,000 tons. Contractor shall perform all required testing. Actual amounts to be crushed shall be determined based upon quantity and unit prices. The County has budgeted $500,000 for this work and reserves the right to add or delete quantity of material(s) to meet the budget. Crushed material quantity will be paid for by determining a rodded unit weight (ASTM C29) for product(s) and accompanying owner survey(s) to determine pile volume/weight. All material up to four (4) feet shall be crushed. Any material over four (4) feet will be considered oversize. Material and pit area may be viewed by making an appointment with the Road Department. The exact location of material to crush and stockpile locations will be designated by the Flathead County Road Department at the time of crushing. Bidders are encouraged to contact the Flathead County Road Department if there are any questions or to set up a time to view the crushing site. Bid proposals must be submitted on a form to be provided for the purpose, addressed to the Flathead County Board of Commissioners, Room 302, 800 South Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, and enclosed in an envelope marked "Proposal for Crushing and Stockpiling Gravel." No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by a proposal security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid 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 production and sale of said materials. 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. A performance bond will be required for the faithful performance of the successful contractor in the full amount of the bid. Specifications, forms of contract, proposal blanks, and full instructions are on file and may be obtained at the Commissioners' Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. Flathead County shall assess liquid damages of $200 per day for failure of the contractor to complete the contract in seventy-five (75) days. This allows thirty (30) days for the contractor to file a public notice of moving and the State change of location notice. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the Flathead County Commissioners for extension of the contract without penalty. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates (Highway Construction Services) set by the Montana Department of Labor. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or county that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or county. The successful bidder will also be required to provide proof of Workers' Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification form the State as well as to satisfy Flathead County's minimum insurance requirements. All sealed bids must be in the hands of the Clerk to Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before 8:45 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2019. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:00 a.m. that morning in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. The Board of Flathead 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 Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Dated this 10th day of October, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman October 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26566 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BIGFORK ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 956EA) on October 10, 2019 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to B-3 (Community Business) on Lot 1A of the amended plat of Flathead Swan Junction Unit #2 and from B-3 (Community Business) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) on Lot 2A of the amended plat of Flathead Swan Junction Unit #2. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended are described as: Lots 1A and 2A of the Amended Plat of Flathead Swan Junction Unit #2 in Section 13, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 and B-3 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 10th day of October, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chair October 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26565 Notice of Intent to Establish a New Banking Branch Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Banks with its headquarters located at 49 Commons Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901 has submitted an application to establish a new branch at the following location: 5450 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111. The new branch will function under the name of Collegiate Peaks Bank, a division of Glacier Bank. Any person wishing to comment on this application may file his or her comments in writing with the Regional Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 25 Jessie Street at Ecker Square Suite 2300, San Francisco, CA 94104, or to the Commissioner of Banking and Financial Institutions, Department of Administration, 301 South Park, P.O. Box 200546, Helena, MT 59620-0546 not later than October 28, 2019. The application may be reviewed, during the comment period, at the above address by calling the commissioner's office at (406)841-2920 and requesting an appointment. The non-confidential portions of the application are on file at the appropriate FDIC office and are available for public inspection during regular business hours. Photocopies of the non-confidential portion of the application will be made available upon request. October 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26564 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Darci Ann Vanderheiden-Rehfield: Darci Ann Vanderheiden-Rehfield, Petitioner Cause No. DV-19-987D DAN WILSON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Darci Ann Vanderheiden-Rehfield to Olivia Ann Rehfield. The hearing will be on 11/26/2019 at 1:30 pm. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: October 8, 2019 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ SARAH ARRIGONI Deputy Clerk of Court October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26544 NOTICE OF BOARD POSITION VACANCIES MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY Flathead County is seeking individuals who want to make a difference in their community by filling vacancies on various Boards. Letters of interest are being accepted for a limited number of openings on the following Boards: Flathead County Board of Adjustment, Flathead County Planning Board, Columbia Falls City-County Planning Board and Zoning Commission, Whitefish City Planning Board, Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Egan Slough Planning and Zoning Commission, Helena Flats Land Use Advisory Committee, LaBrant-Lindsey Land Use Advisory Committee, Little Bitterroot Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee, North Fork Land Use Advisory Committee, Riverdale Land Use Advisory Committee, Rogers Lake Land Use Advisory Committee, and the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee. All positions are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THESE POSITIONS: Letters of interest (please specify which board/committee you are applying for) including name, physical address, mailing address, daytime phone number and qualifications should be submitted to: Angela Phillips Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office South Campus Building 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901 All letters of interest should be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 15, 2019. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200 or visit our website: flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning October 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, November 3, 6, 10, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26534 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Cause No. DP-19-229B In re the Estate of FLORENCE A. NATELSON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Robert G. Natelson has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the decedent are required to present their claims within four months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be filed with the Clerk of Court, or mailed to Robert G. Natelson c/o Frampton Purdy Law Firm, 530 W 19th Street, Whitefish, MT 59937. September 29, October 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26554 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The City of Kalispell Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: A request was submitted by Hydrometrics, Inc., on behalf of the Roy and Carol Stanley Family Trust. The proposal involves removing approximately 1150 cubic yards of contaminated soil (approximately 5725 square feet), backfilling with an equal amount of clean material, and replacing removed asphalt at the current grade. In addition, there is a Northwestern Energy natural gas main/service line which needed to be replaced in the area of excavation. The site is located at 1000 West Idaho Street, Kalispell, Montana, and is more particularly described as Lot 1 of Stanley Addition No. 42, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. A more precise map and description of the proposal is available for review at the City of Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Written or oral comments concerning the above request should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator, City of Kalispell, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, (406) 758-7940. Comments will be received through Monday, October 28, 2019. In the event of substantial comment or protest to the issuance of the permit, the Kalispell Floodplain Administrator may hold a public hearing to determine whether the permit shall be issued. Tom Jentz Floodplain Administrator City of Kalispell October 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26548 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on December 10, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot 2A Somers Townsite No. 2, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the clerk and recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Nadine Edith Guanella, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Citizens Title and Escrow Co., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Intermountain Mortgage Co., Inc., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on May 30, 2003, and recorded on June 4, 2003, as Document No. 2003-155-12060. The beneficial interest is currently held by U.S. Bank National Association, Not in Its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to death. The total amount due on this obligation as of July 15, 2019 is $224,278.12 principal, interest totaling $11,619.41, escrow advances of $8,183.04, and other fees and expenses advanced of $8,925.88, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: July 16, 2019 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. COUNTY OF Bingham On this 16th day of July, 2019, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires 07/29/2022 U.S. Bank National Association, Not In Its Individual Capacity, but Solely as Trustee for the RMAC Trust, Series 2016-CTT vs Estate of Nadine Edith Guanella 104968-1 Oct. 6, 13, 20, 2019 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------

No. 26563 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on February 7, 2020, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot 10 in Block 179 of Kalispell Townsite Company`s Addition No. 1 to Kalispell, Montana, according to the official plat thereof, filed in the official records of Flathead County, Montana Christopher W. Bean, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow Corp., as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on June 29, 2012, and recorded on July 12, 2012, as Document No. 201200015306. Modification recorded July 18, 2017 as Document No. 201700014870. The beneficial interest is currently held by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2018-2. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning January 1, 2019, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of May 4, 2019 is $79,600.75 principal, interest totaling $1,308.02, and other fees and expenses advanced of $962.45, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 27, 2019 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. COUNTY OF Bingham On this 27 day of September, 2019, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Shannon Gavin Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, as Trustee for the benefit of the Freddie Mac Seasoned Loans Structured Transaction Trust, Series 2018-2 vs Christopher W. Bean 107242-1 October 13, 20, 27, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26527 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received until the closing time of 2:00 p.m. on OCTOBER 17, 2019, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Architecture & Engineering Division, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, P. O. Box 200103, Helena MT 59620-0103 for: FBS ELROD LAB MECHANICAL UPGRADE, UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA, POLSON, MONTANA, A/E #2019-01-03. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. Contract documents may be obtained at the offices of: MORRISON-MAIERLE, INC. 125 SCHOOLHOUSE LOOP KALISPELL MT 59901 406 752-2216 jwaverek@m-m.net A refundable deposit of $25.00 is required for each set of plans and specifications. A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019, AT 11:00 A.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE ELROD BUILDING, FLATHEAD LAKE BIO STATION, 32125 BIO STATION LANE, IN POLSON. ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the state of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF MONTANA September 29, October 6, 13, 2019 MNAXLP __________________________