Legals for March, 14 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. 27601 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS FOR KALISPELL WWTP FERMENTER REHABILIATION 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 consulting engineer to perform analysis and design services for the Kalispell Wastewater Treatment Plant Fermenter Rehabilitation Project. The Statement of Qualifications must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East (PO Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903), Kalispell, Montana 59901, by 5:00 p.m. local time, April 29, 2021. Full RFQ instructions including the anticipated scope of work, selection criteria, and submittal requirements can be found on the City of Kalispell website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. 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. The Service Firm 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. March 14, and April 18, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27545 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request from the Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee to amend the text of the Canyon Area Land Use Regulatory System (CALURS). The requested amendment proposes to add "Work Camp" to the list of uses requiring Minor Land Use approval in Section 6.2(B). The proposal further requests performance standards for work camps in Chapter 4. Finally, the request proposes to add a performance standard is Section 4.1(I) to address wild land fire mitigation to the Short-term Rental Housing performance standards. The Canyon Area Land Use Regulatory System applies to the Middle Canyon as defined in CALURS. Those standards are on file for public inspection at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Department, 40 11th Street West, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning website at http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed amendments to the regulations are on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, the Clerk and Recorder's Office, and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Department. The public hearing will be held on March 25, 2021 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed changes to the text of CALURS. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED the 2nd day of February, 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:_/s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 7, 14, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27583 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HOLT 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. 533AM) on March 2, 2021, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Holt Zoning District from R-3 (One-Family Residential) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from R-3 (One-Family Residential) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 11767, located in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 25, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-3 and R-1 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 Holt 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 2nd day of March, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 7, 14, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27584 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on THREE (3) NEW CAB & CHASSIS DIESEL PLOW TRUCKS, minimum 60,000 GVWR. Specifications may be obtained from the Flathead County Road Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Delivery/shipping will be F.O.B. to the Flathead County Shop at 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, within ninety (90) days of the signing of a contract for purchase. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of his 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 purchase and sale of said unit. 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. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners' Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. The bidder shall include with his bid a contract form to be executed by the parties. Flathead County reserves the right to negotiate the terms of said proposed contract (excluding prices contained therein) and to consider the terms of said proposed contract, including warranty provisions, in determining the award of bid. All sealed bids, plainly marked "60,000 GVWR Diesel Trucks", must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, on or before March 22nd, 2021 at 4:30 o'clock p.m. Bids will be opened and read immediately thereafter. The Board of 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 Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 2nd day of March, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 7, 14, 2021 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 27585 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids for the construction of two new Salt/Sand Storage Buildings located in Martin City and Kalispell, MT. All sealed bids, plainly marked "Salt/Sand Storage Buildings" must be in the hands of the Board of County Commissioners, Flathead County, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, before 4:30 o'clock p.m., on March 24th, 2021. Bids will be opened and read aloud the following day at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on March 25th, 2021 in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, County Courthouse at 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. A recommendation based on the bids received will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for review and approval at the March 30th, 2021 board meeting. There will be a pre-bid conference starting at the 'Sheepherders Pit' 203 West Valley Drive, Kalispell and proceeding on to the 'Gladys Glen Pit', Gladys Glen Road, Martin City, Montana at 1:00 PM local time on March 18, 2021. Interested contractors are encouraged to attend. This Pre-Bid conference in not mandatory; however, will be an opportunity for introductions, summary of the project, a brief question and answer session, and reviewing the site. The project generally consists of the construction of two (2) identical salt/sand storage buildings located at the 'Gladys Glen Pit' on Gladys Glen Road in Martin City and at the "Sheepherders Pit", 203 West Valley Drive in Kalispell. The buildings will be nominal 50'x50' Pole Barn structures, with a metal roof on 2x purlins with partially sheathed walls on the two (2) side walls and the back walls. Below the partially sheathed walls there will be 6 ft high "Eco Block" "retaining" walls. The contract documents, consisting of drawings and the project manual, may be examined or obtained at the office of Jackola Engineering and Architecture, PC, 2250 Hwy 93 South, Kalispell MT 59901. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 per set is required. An additional non-refundable payment of $50.00 is required for documents sent by express mail. Each bidder should submit bids for and produce a schedule showing when the work can be started and completed. Warranties and schedules will be considered when determining the bid that is in the best interest of Flathead County and will be included in the contract. Each bidder must deposit with his/her bid, a bid security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid. 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 banking corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Montana, or bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. No bidder may withdraw a bid after the actual date of the opening thereof. The selected bidder will, within 15 days, enter into a formal contract for the completion of the project. 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 will also be required to provide current proof of Worker's Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification from the State, and General Liability and Automobile insurance policies, with Flathead County as an additional insured as listed in the documents. 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. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification prior to bidding this project. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work pursuant to MCA Section 18-1-102. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or country that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or country. Flathead County reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to waive any irregularities which are 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 Board of Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of March, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana /s/ Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 7, 14, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27590 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HEAVY HAULING AND MATERIAL SERVICES CSKT SOD/ROADS PROGRAM The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe's SOD/Roads Program invites interested Heavy Hauling Contractors and Aggregate Suppliers to submit proposals for hauling soil, aggregate, and other material/debris as well as providing aggregate and other materials for various construction and maintenance projects on the Flathead Reservation. Requests for Proposals may be obtained from: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Roads Program, Attn: Scott B. Johnston, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, Phone 406-676-2600 or by email at scott.johnston@cskt.org. Specifications and proposal requirements may also be viewed and downloaded at the following website:nrd.csktribes.org/water-management/sod. The successful proposer(s) will enter into an agreement with the Tribes to provide hauling and material services on the Flathead Reservation. This is an Indian Preference bid with regard to the selection of a Contractor and/or Sub-contractor and the award of this project. The successful contractor will be required to conform to all provisions of the Tribes Ordinance 101A. Ordinance 101A Rules are available from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes' Indian Preference Office, or can be found on the internet at the following address: http://www.cskt.org/ click on Employment and then Indian Preference Office. Non-Tribally owned contractors are encouraged to submit proposals. Proposals must be submitted via email to Scott B. Johnston at scott.johnston@cskt.org, no later than 12:00 PM (Noon-local time) on March 30th, 2021. March 14, 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------

No. 27613 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Terrence Michael Uskoski: Terrence Michael Uskoski, Petitioner Cause No.:DV-21-104C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Terrence Michael Uskoski to Michael Terrence Uskoski. The hearing will be on 04/14/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:February 9, 2021 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ ROBERT L CLARK Deputy Clerk of Court March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27614 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Aiden Lisle Rowe: Robyn Talley-Lenander, Petitioner Cause No.:DV-21-053C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child's name from Aiden Lisle Rowe to Aiden Talley. The hearing will be 04/14/2021 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:February 12, 2021 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ MARY E HALLOWAY Deputy Clerk of Court March 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27587 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - COMMERCIAL LAND FOR LEASE- Olney, MT. The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is soliciting responses to a request for proposals (RFP) for commercial lease to develop 0.20+/- acres located in the SWSENE of Sec. 7, T32N R23W, Flathead County, MT. Land is comprised of the S 1/2 of Lot 25 in Olney, MT. Responses to the RFP must be received by the project manager at: Nicole Stickney - DNRC, Stillwater Unit, Stillwater State Forest, P.O. Box 164, Olney, MT 59927, by March 29, 2021, 4:00 p.m. Mountain Time. Copies of the RFP can be downloaded at http://dnrc.mt.gov/leasing. For questions or requests to visit the site contact Nicole Stickney at (406) 881-2666 or nstickney@mt.gov Hard copies of the RFP are available on request. March 7, 14, 21, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27594 KALISPELL CITY-COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION There is one (1) county vacancy on this board. The term runs for two (2) years beginning April 30, 2021 through April 30, 2023. The Kalispell City Planning Board consists of seven members. There is currently one (1) vacancy for a member who is to be appointed by the mayor upon the designation by the county commissioners of the county in which the city is located. This representative may be a member of the board of county commissioners or an officeholder or employee of the county. The mayor may not reject or refuse to appoint to the city planning board a representative designated by a board of county commissioners as provided in Section 76-1-223 MCA; but if the county fails to designate a representative, then the mayor may appoint as a representative of the county a person of the mayor's own choosing and at the mayor's sole discretion. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: 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 and 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 Friday, March 26, 2021. For additional information and specific qualifications please call 751-8200. March 14, 17, 21, 24, 2021 MNAXLP --------------------------------------

No. 27582 INVITATION TO BID SCHOOL PAPER AND RELATED PRODUCTS The Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group will accept bids for the annual paper and school supplies cooperative order. Bid information is available at the office of the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools at 935 First Avenue West, Suite SS, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bids will be accepted at the office of the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools, 935 First Avenue West, Suite SS, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 5:00 pm, Friday, March 19th, 2021. The Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group and/or the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and formalities and to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the group. Dated this 2th day of March, 2021. Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group Flathead County, Montana Jack Eggensperger Flathead County Superintendent of Schools March 7, 14, 2021 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 27615 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of EDMOND T. BARR, Deceased. Case No. DP-21-052A NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Candace A. Leonas 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 mailed to Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 5th day of March 2021. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law March 14, 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27595 INVITATION TO BID FLATHEAD COUNTY FACILITIES PROJECT - PHASE II - SELECTIVE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR DEMOLITION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING DEMOLITION AND ELEVATOR 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 30th, 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 Thursday, March 18th, 2021 at 2:00pm. 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. March 14, 21, 28, 2021 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------

No. 27609 Legal Notice Comprehensive Five-Year Bond Review and Proposed Partial Bond Release for Magris Talc USA, Inc., (Hard Rock Mining Operating Permit No. 00075). The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has completed a five-year comprehensive bond review of Magris Talc USA, Inc., Beaverhead Mine, Operating Permit No. 00075, located in Section 14, Township 7 South, Range 6 West, in Madison County. The site is about 23 miles southwest of Alder, MT on Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management land. The site consists of a total of about 159 acres of which about 98.7 acres have been disturbed. DEQ has determined that the current bonding level does not represent the present costs of compliance with the Metal Mine Reclamation Act, administrative rules adopted thereunder, and the operating permit. DEQ is proposing a bond decrease of $6,905 (from $116,000 to $109,095). The decrease in the bond amount is due to partial completion of reclamation performed by the operator. The procedure for adjusting bonds as a result of a comprehensive bond review is set forth in Section 82-4-338(3) MCA. The company and the public will have until April 14, 2021 to comment on the proposed bond decrease. DEQ will issue a final bond determination after the comment period has expired. The company or any person with an interest that may be adversely affected by DEQ's final bond determination may obtain a contested case hearing before the Board of Environmental Review by filing with DEQ within 30 days of the issuance of the final bond determination a written request for hearing stating the reason for the request. A copy of the bond calculation associated with the comprehensive bond review, can be obtained by contacting the Department of Environmental Quality, Hard Rock Mining Bureau, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, or by calling Herb Rolfes at (406) 444-3841 or e-mail at hrolfes@mt.gov. March 14, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27623 Bigfork School District 38 is accepting bids for the complete replacement of the rubberized track surface. Project would include the removal and disposal of existing track and up to 300' of jumping runway surface. Site requires inspection and prepped existing asphalt surface(s) prior to new surface application. Removal and disposal of some runway asphalt, as well as reconstructed uniform grade runways are expected. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Bigfork School District Office, 600 Commerce Street, PO Box 188, Bigfork, MT 59911, Attn: Track Bids, until the 29th day of March, 2021 at 4:00 pm current Mountain Time. Contact Matt Porrovecchio with questions, 406-837-7420. Bids must be accompanied by a bidder's bond equal to ten percent (10%) of the total bid, as defined by state law. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) days after the scheduled time of bid receipt. The successful bidder will furnish an approved Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract. The Contractor shall comply with all fair labor practices and must meet the requirements of all local, state, and federal statutes including prevailing wage and hiring preferences. Each bidder and Contractor is required to have a current and valid Montana Contractor's Registration and Montana Contractor's License, as applicable, in the proper classification for the work bid, and such registration and license must remain valid throughout the period of the project. The Bigfork School District 38 reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids, to waive any and/or all informalities or technicalities, and to act in the best interest of the Bigfork School District 38. March 14, 21, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27602 WEST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT #1 2290 Farm to Market Road Kalispell MT 59901 (406) 755-7239 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN INCREASE/DECREASE IN LEVIES As an essential part of its budgeting process, the West Valley Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose nonvoted levies to support its budget. The West Valley Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. General Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $22,917.12 decrease. Estimated change in Mills: decrease of 1.96 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $2.64 decrease and on a home of $200,000 is a $5.29 decrease. Transportation Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $114,623.51 decrease. Estimated change in Mills: decrease of 9.80 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $13.22 decrease and on a home of $200,000 is a $26.45 decrease. Bus Depreciation Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $0.00. Estimated change in Mills: 0.00. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.00 and on a home of $200,000 is $0.00 Tuition Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $39,888.96 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase of 6.41 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $4.60 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $9.20 increase. Adult Education Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $2,332.00 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase of 0.20 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0.27 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $0.54 increase. Building Reserve Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $8,384.32 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase of 0.72 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0.97 increase and on a home of $200,000 is a $1.93 increase. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Sealcoating and striping of parking lot, heating system maintenance contract, interior classroom remodeling, and gym storage space. The listed information are estimates. If it becomes evident during the budgeting process that increases/decreases are different or not necessary, then the West Valley School Board of Trustees will make the changes accordingly. Stephanie Nadasi, Board Chair Serina Nelson, District Clerk Dated March 8, 2020 March 14, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27622 FAIR-MONT-EGAN SD #3 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPOSE AN ADJUSTMENT IN LEVIES As an essential part of its budgeting process the Fair-Mont-Egan SD #3 Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Fair-Mont-Egan Board of Trustees estimates the following increase/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1st, 2021, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. Adult Education Fund. Estimated change in revenues: 0. Estimated change in Mills: 0.00. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.00 and on a home of $200,000 a $0.00 Flexibility Fund. Estimated change in revenues: 0. Estimated change in Mills: 0.00. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.00 and on a home of $200,000 a $0.00. Transportation Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $733 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase 0.2312 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $0.31 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $0.62 increase. Tuition Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $36,102 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase 11.3932 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $15.38 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $30.76 increase. Building Reserve Fund. Estimated change in revenues: $32,300 increase. Estimated change in Mills: increase 10.1933 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is $13.76 increase and on a home of $200,000 a $27.52 increase. Total estimated impact of all permissive fund increase/decreases on a home of $100,000 is $29.45. Total estimated impact of all permissive fund increase/decreases on a home of $200,000 is $58.91. The Tuition fund listed above would be used to offset costs for in-district students with special needs. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time are: facilities upgrades cited in the 2008 State Facility Needs report, improvements in safety and security within the building, energy efficiency improvements, and facilities and playground repairs to mitigate safety hazards. This notice requirement is an estimate only. None of these budget changes have officially been adopted for the 2021-2022 school year. Action will not be taken on these items until final Budgets are approved. Mark Siderius, Board Chair, Shelley Turner District Clerk. February 16th, 2021. March 14, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27616 Swan River School District #4 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies As an essential part of its budgeting process, the Swan River School Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Swan River School Board of Trustees estimates the following increases/decreases in revenues and mills for the funds noted below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. Transportation Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $0 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase. Tuition Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $0 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $0 increase. Building Reserve Fund: Estimated change in revenues: $2,100 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0.31 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0.41 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is an $0.84 increase. Total: Estimated change in revenues: $2,100 increase. Estimated change in Mills: 0.31 increase. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $0.41 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is an $0.84 increase. Regarding the increase in the building reserve levy referenced above, the following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: Roof repairs, parking lot resurfacing, playground updates, flooring updates, faucet updates. Luke Adamson Chairperson Dee Johnson Clerk Dated March 9, 2021 March 14, 2021 MNAXLP

No. 27589 The US Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Plant Protection and Quarantine may conduct rangeland grasshopper suppression programs in Montana in 2021. Local Environmental Assessments (EAs) have been prepared for this activity in conformance with the National Environmental Policy Act. Comments on these documents will be received through April 5, 2021. The EAs, and the associated 2019 Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Final Environmental Impact Statement, are available for review online at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/plant-pest-and-disease-programs/ea/ grasshopper-cricket-ea/grasshopper-cricket-by-state. To be emailed or sent a paper copy, please contact Joey Esilva: joey.esilva@usda.gov, or (406) 661-0113. March 7, 10, 14, 2021 MNAXLP --------------------------------------------