Legals for August, 8 2021

No. 27975 CALL FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received until 3:00 o'clock p.m. on September 22, 2021, by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana at the Flathead County Courthouse, Commissioners Office, Kalispell, Montana for the General Contract for the Flathead County Animal Shelter Conference Addition. At 9:30 o'clock a.m. on September 23, 2021 the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. All bids must be sealed in a manila envelope. The sealed envelope containing the bid must be plainly marked "Bid for the Flathead County Animal Shelter Conference Addition", Kalispell, Montana, and contain the name of the Contractor. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided with the Contract Documents. Contractors may secure an electronic copy of the documents by using link below or contacting Solus Architecture via email Khuff@Solus-MT.com. Drawings will be available on August 8, 2021. Those wishing to be placed on the Plan Holders List must email Mr. Huff and provide contact information. Drawings will be placed in exchanges. No printed drawing sets are available. Drawing & Specification Link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/23udzt3z27zftib/AABkoZq8nApqLg3wk9YPVDI3a?dl=0 A prebid walkthrough will occur on site at 11:00am August 16, 2021 A bid guarantee of ten percent (10%) of the total basic bid shall be submitted with each bid and shall be in the form of lawful moneys of the United States, a cashier's check, bank draft or bid bond payable to Flathead County, or a satisfactory Bid Bond executed by an acceptable surety. Said surety shall be guaranteed that the bidder will enter into the subcontract and furnish good and sufficient bonds within ten (10) days of the award, said check or moneys are to be forfeited to the said public authority as provided by Montana Law. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. A Performance Bond and separate Labor and Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum will be required of the successful Contractor. Each Contractor 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 and be in full compliance with SB 354. Montana Code Annotated. Title 18, Chapter 1 provides that contracts for construction, repair, maintenance, or providing services to or for the State government or its subdivisions will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. However the preference given to resident bidders of this state must be equal to the preference given in the other state or country and must further pay the prevailing wage rates to workers performing labor on the contract if the contract exceeds $25,000.00. Prevailing wage rates are determined by the Commissioner of Labor as provided in 18-2-401 and 18-2-402 Montana Code Annotated. The contractor is required to keep wage records to substantiate that prevailing wages have in fact been paid. Contractors are also reminded that one percent (1%) of each payment due will be withheld for the required Montana Contractors Tax. (Section 37-71-204, 15-50-205 and 15-50-206 of Montana Code Annotated) The Contractor is to furnish bonds insuring the payment of wages and fringe benefits as required by 39-3-703 MCA and 18-2-201 MCA. The Board of Commissioners, Flathead County, the Owner, reserve the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to consider or not consider any qualifications. Dated this 3rd day of August, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy Brodehl, Chairman ATTEST: By: /s/ Shayla Fuentes Shayla Fuentes, Clerk of the Board August 8, 15, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27937 On Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services '2022 LIEAP State Plan' Application. The link to the webinar and draft copies of the proposed application will be 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 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 starting Monday, August 2, 2021. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 11, 2021. August 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27960 INVITATION TO BID FLATHEAD COUNTY SOLID WASTE DISTRICT BMP PIPE MAINTENANCE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Notice is hereby given that the Flathead County Solid Waste District will receive bids for the construction of the BMP Pipe Maintenance Construction Project. The project generally consists of maintenance activities on existing downdrain pipes, inlet connections, and adjacent surface improvements. Work generally consists of removing and salvaging existing downdrains, remediation of closure cap (top 12"), erosion control/final stabilization, installing salvaged downdrain pipe, enhancing connection to existing headwall(s), and placement of crushed road base. The proposed project is located in Flathead County, MT, approximately 4.8 miles north of the City of Kalispell, MT. All sealed bids plainly marked "Flathead County Solid Waste District: BMP Pipe Maintenance Construction Project" must be delivered to the Flathead County Solid Waste District, 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, Montana 59901, at or before 1:00 p.m., local time Monday, August 16, 2021. All Bids that have been duly received will be opened and read aloud immediately thereafter at the Flathead County Solid Waste District Office. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at the following locations: Flathead County Solid Waste District Office, 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT (406) 758-5773; and designated Plans Exchanges. Digital project bidding documents are available at the SWT Engineering website (www.swteng.com). Click on the link titled "Current Projects Bidding". You may download and print the Contract Documents, Specifications, and Construction Drawings at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Flathead County Solid Waste District at the address stipulated above to obtain "Official" Bidding Documents and to get their name added to the Bidders List. Prime contractor's can also contact SWT Engineering (909.390.1328) to obtain "Official" Bidding Documents and get their name added to the Bidders List. A non-refundable deposit of $20.00, made payable to SWT Engineering, will be required to obtain the "Official" Bidding Documents. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed Contract Documents, Specifications, Construction Drawings, and the "Official" Bidding Documents for a non-refundable deposit of $200.00, made payable to SWT Engineering, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the "Official" Bidding Documents and the Contractor's name has been included on the Bidders List. No bids shall be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. A pre-bid conference will be held at the Flathead County Landfill, District Office, located at 4098 Highway 93 North, Kalispell, MT 59901 commencing at 9:00 a.m, local time on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. This conference will adhere to all current Montana DPHHS protocols regarding COVID 19 i.e. social distance guidelines. To ensure that specific requirements identified within the contract documents and specifications are met, attendance of the pre-bid conference is recommended. Bid 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 fourteen (14) days following the notice of award, enter into a formal contract for completion of the project. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County Solid Waste District and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States, as cashier's check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance Bond and Labor and Materials Payment Bond each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, to secure the contractor's covenant to faithfully perform all of the conditions of the contract in accordance with the law and that contract. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates, set by the Montana Department of Labor, and will be subject to withholding of 1% of all payments for transmittal to the Department of Revenue to pay the public contract tax. No bid shall be considered that does not carry the bidder's Montana Contractor's Registration Number on the bid form. Completion of the work is required within 48 calendar days after commencement on approximately September 13, 2021 and according to the construction schedule to be determined after the Notice to Proceed is issued. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions at $500.00 per calendar day, in addition to any damages required under the Contractor Reimbursed Engineering Costs Section of the Supplementary Conditions if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, to waive any irregularities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is deemed to be in the best interest of the County. The award of bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Solid Waste District. Dated this 28th day of July 2021. Flathead County Solid Waste District Flathead County, Montana /S/ David Prunty, Public Works Director August 1, 8, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27974 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting qualifications from professional licensed surveyors or firms employing a professional licensed surveyor interested in providing services to Flathead County. Flathead County and other stakeholders are interested in the collection of up to 146 section corner and quarter-section corner monuments in the Whitefish and Columbia Falls region. This monument collection will improve the Public Land Survey System, allowing for adjustment of cadastral and administrative boundaries to more accurately represent on-the-ground conditions. The individual(s) or firm(s) selected to provide these services will be required to enter into an initial ten (10) month contract. Flathead County reserves the right to attempt to negotiate a subsequent one (1) year contract extension with the firm, based on need. If an agreement satisfactory to the County cannot be reached, the position will be re-advertised. Copies of the detailed RFQ, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of qualifications, and the factors used to evaluate the qualifications, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner/ or by contacting Matt Reynolds, Flathead County GIS Office, 800 South Main St. Room 203, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-5573 / mreynolds@flathead.mt.gov. All qualifications must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 8:30 am MST on August 24, 2021. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 3rd day of August, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 8, 15, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27972 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION SOUTHEAST RURAL WHITEFISH 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. 1201O) on August 3, 2021, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Southeast Rural Whitefish Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 to R-2.5 are described as: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 19749 (655 Armory Road/Portion of Lot 1B of Kings Whitetail Acres in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West) Lot 1 of Kings Whitetail Acres in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana (577 Armory Road) Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 4132 (565 Armory Road/Tract 6CE in NW4SE4 & NE4SW4 in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West) Lot 1 of Roy Subdivision in Section 33 Township 31 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana (573 Armory Road) Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 19749, located and being in the Southwest Quarter of Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana (679 Armory Road/Portion of Lot 1B of Kings Whitetail Acres) Lot 2 of Kings Whitetail Acres in Section 33, Township 31 North, Range 21 West, according to the map or plat thereof on file and if record in the office of the County Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana (605 Armory Road). The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2.5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Courthouse, 800 South Main, 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 Southeast Rural Whitefish 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 3rd day of August, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 8, 22, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27963 LEGAL NOTICE Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to replace the well and cistern that serves Lone Pine State Park. The existing well and cistern installed in 1977 have far surpassed their expected service lives and have experienced significant degradation. Monthly testing of the system poses considerable health risks to staff due to chlorine gas accumulation in the underground chamber. A new system would be built to current DEQ standards with controls housed above ground in a small structure. A copy of the draft environmental assessment is available at the FWP office, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell; Montana State Library, 1515 E 6th Ave., Helena; FWP State Headquarters, 1420 E 6th Ave., Helena; and the FWP website at https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices. FWP asks that comments on this draft environmental assessment be submitted to either of the following addresses by 5:00 pm on August 20, 2021: Brian Schwartz, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, 300 Lone Pine Road, Kalispell MT 59901; or via email (BSchwartz2@mt.gov). August 8, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27969 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Kalispell is considering an amendment to the 2008 Kalispell Transportation Plan portion of the Plan It 2035 Growth Policy document for the City of Kalispell. The Kalispell City Planning Board has considered the amendment, held a public hearing on July 13, 2021, adopted Resolution #KGPA-21-02 as the findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed Growth Policy amendment to the Kalispell City Council. The City Council, on August 2, 2021, passed a Resolution of Intention to Adopt, Revise or Reject a Recommended Amendment to the Plan It 2035 Growth Policy. On August 16, 2021, at 7:00 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, the City Council of the City of Kalispell will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed amendment. Council may consider Resolutions to Adopt, Revise, or Reject said amendment at the September 7, 2021, regular meeting. Further information is available on-line at www.kalispell.com/agendacenter, & kalispellmove2040.com or contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756, or cityclerk@kalispell.com. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk August 8, 15, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27956 PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST ISSUANCE OF ONE NEW MONTANA ALL-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES LICENSE DOG CREEK LODGE OF MONTANA (Deborah Haydis, Steven Taft, Owner(s)) has applied for one new Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 07-999-2314-001 to be operated at DOG CREEK LODGE OF MONTANA, 8775 Us Hwy. 93 N., Olney, Flathead County. The public may protest this new license in accordance with the law. Who can protest this license? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Flathead County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 07-999-2314-001 and the applicant's name DOG CREEK LODGE OF MONTANA; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant's qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before September 1, 2021. What happens if the license is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Olney. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing's time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester's hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester's letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Patty Kautz, Compliance Specialist for the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-0017 or PKautz@mt.gov. August 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________