Legals for November, 25 2020

No. 27385 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT http://www.dnrc.mt.gov/wrd/. OBJECTION DEADLINE: JANUARY 23, 2021. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT OBJECTIONS FILED ON AN OBJECTION TO APPLICATION, FORM 611. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM AND THE $25.00 FILING FEE TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, TO OBTAIN THE PD OR OBJECTION FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30149121 Owners: BIG LAKE ENTERPRISES LLC PO BOX 200 LAKESIDE, MT 59922 Priority Date: JUNE 30, 2020 at 12:22 P.M. Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 100.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 22.30 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 8.50 Source Name: GROUNDWATER Source Type: GROUNDWATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID 1; Qtr Sec: NWSWSW; Sec 8; Twp 27N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: WELL Subdivision: GOOSE MEADOWS SUB RESUB L4&5 TRACT/LOT: 5 Well Depth: 660.00 FEET Static Water Level: 10.00 FEET Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 16.50 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 15 to OCTOBER 15 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: W2SW; Sec 8; Twp 27N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Households: 9 Volume: 5.80 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID 1; Qtr Sec: W2SW; Sec 8; Twp 27N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD THE PLACE OF USE IS LOCATED IN GOOSE MEADOWS SUB RESUB L4&5 TRACT/LOT: 1-8 AND GOOSE MEADOWS SUB RESUB L6 TRACT/LOT: 2 PUBLISHED IN: DAILY INTER LAKE ON NOVEMBER 25, 2020. November 25, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27377 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of SOMERS NEW WATER TANK IMPROVEMENTS will be received by the Somers Water & Sewer District until postmark date of December 11, 2020 and then publicly opened and read aloud via virtual link. By mail: PO Box 117, Somers, MT 59932 The project consists of: a 250,000 gallon expandable water tank, bid alternate of 500,000 gallon tank, two valve buildings, and approx. 700lf of PVC 12" main for connection to the existing water system. The Contract Document consists of Drawings and Project Manual and is available in electronic form only. The Contract Document may be viewed and printed from the following Plans Exchanges. Northwest Plans Exchange (2303 Hwy2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901), Missoula Plans Exchange (201 North Russell, Missoula , MT 59801). Bidder is responsible to ensure the printed Contract Document is a complete set and to verify all Addendum have been received prior to bidding. A printed copy may be examined at Somers Company Town Museum, Somers, MT. Please call the Engineer to arrange a viewing time. All questions are to be directed to Shari A Johnson Engineering & Associates (email: Engineering@SAJmontana.com; 406-261-3019). There will be a Pre-Bid Conference outside, weather permitting, at 2pm December 1, 2020 at the Somers Middle School Parking Lot (Lower Bus Lot), Somers, MT. 315 School Addition Rd, Somers, MT 59932. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the Contractor's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered 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, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Preference is given to Montana Contractors according to MCA 18-1-102. Contractor is required to be registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid Montana Prevailing Wage Rate. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin and must show affirmative action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunities. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the SOMERS WATER & SEWER DISTRICT, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required by specifications, shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided and approved. This project may be funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. 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 District. The Somers Water & Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. November 18, 25, December 2, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27383 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of SOMERS METER PIT MODIFICATIONS will be received by the Somers Water & Sewer District until postmark date of December 11, 2020 and then publicly opened and read aloud via virtual link. By mail: PO Box 117, Somers, MT 59932 The project consists of: installation of Owner purchased meters, radio read units, and pressure reducing valves in meter pits and other structures. The Contract Document consists of Drawings and Project Manual and is available in electronic form only. The Contract Document may be viewed and printed from the following Plans Exchanges. Northwest Plans Exchange (2303 Hwy2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901), Missoula Plans Exchange (201 North Russell, Missoula , MT 59801). Bidder is responsible to ensure the printed Contract Document is a complete set and to verify all Addendum have been received prior to bidding. A printed copy may be examined at Somers Company Town Museum, Somers, MT. Please call the Engineer to arrange a viewing time. All questions are to be directed to Shari A Johnson Engineering & Associates (email: Engineering@SAJmontana.com; 406-261-3019). There will be a Pre-Bid Conference outside, weather permitting, at 1pm December 1, 2020 at the Somers Middle School Parking Lot (Lower Bus Lot), Somers, MT. 315 School Addition Rd, Somers, MT 59932. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Contractor and any of the Contractor's subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered 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, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. Preference is given to Montana Contractors according to MCA 18-1-102. Contractor is required to be registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid Montana Prevailing Wage Rate. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against on the basis of their race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, physical or mental disabilities, or national origin and must show affirmative action to ensure Equal Employment Opportunities. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the SOMERS WATER & SEWER DISTRICT, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. The successful bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance, as required by specifications, shall be provided by the successful bidder and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided and approved. This project may be funded in part or in whole with grant/loan funding. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. 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 District. The Somers Water & Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. November 18, 25, December 2, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________