Legals for February, 28 2021

No. 27573 INVITATION TO BID CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS HOERNER PARK TENNIS COURTS PROJECT Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City of Columbia Falls at the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 130 6th Street West, until 2:00 p.m. local time, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 for the installation and construction of the "Hoerner Park Tennis Courts Project", and will then be opened and publicly read in the City Council Chambers. The work generally consists of subgrade preparation and asphalt paving of four tennis courts in Hoerner Park, including various quantities of survey, excavation, base course, paving and seeding. The Engineer's estimate for the work is between $140,000 and $165,000. All work must be accepted and finally complete no later than August 31, 2021. Additional schedule provisions apply as described in the contract documents. The detailed scope of work and contract documents may be examined or obtained at the City of Columbia Falls Public Works Department, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The Contract Documents are also available online at https://www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org/rfps. To be added to the Plan Holder's List email bradshawt@cityofcolumbiafalls.com with your request. All questions prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to Tyler Bradshaw, P.E., City of Columbia Falls Public Works Director at bradshawt@cityofcolumbiafalls.com, (406) 892-4430. Each Bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, or bid bond payable to the City of Columbia Falls, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders 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 shall be provided by the successful Bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided. 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 (406) 444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by contractor 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. Bids must be sealed and marked "Hoerner Park Tennis Courts Project Sealed Bid" with the contractor's name, address, and Montana Contractor's Registration Number, and addressed to: City of Columbia Falls Clerks Office, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, or to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and bidder, and to make awards in the interest of the owner. The City of Columbia Falls is an equal opportunity employer. February 28, March 14, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27557 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a Sewer Combination 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 in the bid schedules. Bid Schedule #1 includes the purchase of 1 new Sewer Combination Truck. Bid Schedule #2 is the purchase of 1 new Sewer Combination Truck and includes trade-in on a 1994 International Vac-Con. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bidding documents can also be examined beginning, February 21, 2021, through QuestCDN. Bidding requirements and a link to QuestCDN is located on the City website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 14, 2020. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk February 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27558 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for one (1) Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Chassis to meet or exceed the minimum specifications on file in the office of Department of Public Works, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana. 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, February 21, through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and a link to QuestCDN is located on the City website at: www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:45 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:45 PM on Friday, March 5, 2021 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 29, 2020. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk February 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27575 CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE "INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE" AND THE APPENDICES, 2018 EDITION (IFC), WITH THE DELETIONS AS ENUMERATED BY THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE, AS THE FIRE CODES OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AND APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 7-5-108, M.C.A. and 7-5-4202, M.C.A. that the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, will on the 15th day of March, 2021, at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana consider the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1856, an ordinance adopting the "International Fire Code and the Appendices" (2018 Edition). One copy of the above referenced codes to be adopted, shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Kalispell for public inspection, use and examination during regular business hours. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk February 28, March 7, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27576 CITY OF KALISPELL, MONTANA NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE "INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE", 2018 EDITION (IECC), SUBJECT TO THE AMENDMENTS MADE, ADOPTED AND APPROVED BY THE BUILDING CODES BUREAU, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY, STATE OF MONTANA, AS THE ENERGY CODES OF THE CITY OF KALISPELL, AND APPLICABLE WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Section 7-5-108, M.C.A. and 7-5-4202, M.C.A. that the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, will on the 15th day of March, 2021, at the regular meeting of the City Council at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana consider the First Reading of Ordinance No. 1857, an ordinance adopting the "International Energy Conservation Code" (2018 Edition). One copy of the above referenced codes to be adopted, shall be filed with the City Clerk of the City of Kalispell for public inspection, use and examination during regular business hours. Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk February 28, March 7, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27554 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PETITION FOR ANNEXATION TO MARION FIRE DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 7-33-2125(1)(b), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a petition to annex territory into the Marion Fire District. The area proposed to be annexed into the Marion Fire District includes six parcels located in Marion, Montana that can legally be described as: LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel A of Certificate of Survey 20427, Parcels A and B of Certificate of Survey 20819, Parcels A, B and C of Certificate of Survey 21015, all in Section 11, Township 27 North, Range 24 West; P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The Board of Commissioners has received a petition in writing by the owners representing 100% of the land in the area asking that said area be annexed into the Marion Fire District, thereby altering the boundaries of the Flathead County Fire Service Area by transferring the property as described above into the Marion Fire District. The public hearing will be held on the 9th day of March, 2021 at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, 800 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed annexation. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received at least three business days prior to the hearing. Dated this 16th day of February, 2021. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman February 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27559 INVITATION TO BID FLATHEAD COUNTY FACILITIES PROJECT - PHASE I - HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REMOVALS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at Martel Construction, Main Conference Room, 305 Highway #83, Bigfork, MT 59911 until 2:00pm local time, March 9th, 2021. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. This project consists of a renovation to an existing building located in Kalispell, MT at 290 N. Main Street. All subcontractors intending to bid the project will be post-qualified by Martel Construction. To request electronic bid documents, please contact Ryan Dunn at rdunn@martelconstruction.com . Although not required, bidders are strongly encouraged to attend a pre-bid conference and site walk-through on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021 at 10:00am. Please park in the west parking lot. Forward all bidding questions to: Ryan Dunn rdunn@martelconstruction.com or Shawn Pauly: shawnpauly@cushingterrell.com . All bids must include appropriate taxes (Gross Receipts Tax), permits specific to their scope and wage rates. The current wage rates for the project are included in the construction specifications. All bids must be received on the proper bid form as per the instructions to bidders. Bids will be received via email (rdunn@martelconstruction.com ), or hand delivery. Bid bonds are not required. However, each bidder must include as a separate bid item, the cost for the subcontractor to furnish a 100% Performance and Payment Bond. It will be at the discretion of Martel Construction, Inc. whether or not successful Bidders will be required to furnish these bonds. February 21, 28, March 7, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27561 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT GPI EXPANSION AND MODERNIZATION Swank|QD Constructors (a joint venture) on behalf of Flathead County Airport Authority, Flathead County, Kalispell, Montana is requesting Bids for the Expansion and Modernization of the Glacier Park International Airport project. The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and Technical Specifications may be viewed or obtained by either electronic documents on-line or at the office of Swank Enterprises, 750 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell, MT. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Montana Plans Exchanges. Hard copies can be obtained from these locations if desired (please note that charges will apply). It is the bidder's responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process. Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246) and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE's) applies Bids will be received and read aloud by Shawn Baker, Project Manager, Swank|QD Constructors. Bids accepted by: 1. Email to bids@glacierairport.com 2. Hand delivered in sealed envelope at 750 West Reserve Drive (Swank Office) Bids are due by 2:00PM (local time), Monday, March 15th, 2021. Facsimile Bids will not be considered. All Bids will be taken under advisement. All Bids must be plainly marked, "Glacier Park International Airport - Expansion and Modernization" All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package Descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 60 days after the bid date. Late Bids will not be opened. A pre-bid open house will be held on site on Thursday, February 25th at 3pm at the north departure/ticketing entrance to review the work area. February 21, 28, March 7, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________