Legals for December, 26 2022

No. 29084 HON. HEIDI J. ULBRICHT District Court Judge, Dept. C Eleventh Judicial District 920 S. Main St., Suite 310 Kalispell, MT  59901 (406) 758-5906 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF: L.N.L., A YOUTH IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-15-2020-28 CITATION FOR PUBLICATION TO: JOSHUA MATTHEW LOPEZ  YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition for Termination of Parental Rights and Permanent Legal Custody (“the Petition”) regarding, L.N.L., the child who is the subject of the above-captioned proceedings brought pursuant to Title 41, Chapter 3 of the Montana Code Annotated, has been filed in Cause No. DN-2020-28 in Montana 11th Judicial District Court, in Flathead County by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division (CFS), located at 920 S. Main, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana. The Petition requests that CFS be granted the following relief: Termination of Parental Rights and Permanent Legal Custody. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for Flathead County, (406) 758-5870, and is hereby served upon you at this time. The child who is the subject of the proceedings, L.N.L., was born on July 9, 2008, in Seattle, Washington.  The child’s mother is Katelyn Michelle Murphy.  The child’s father is Joshua Matthew Lopez. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear at the hearing regarding the Petition that is set on February 6, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a.m., at the Flathead County Courthouse located at 920 S. Main, Kalispell, Montana, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why CFS should not be granted the relief requested in the Petition. NOTICE: Your failure to appear at the hearing will constitute a denial of interest in the child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceeding, in judgment by default being entered for the relief requested in the Petition. You have the right to be represented by an attorney in these proceedings.  If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will have an attorney appointed to represent you. WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this 8th day of December, 2022. Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court By: Michelle Davis Deputy Clerk December 12, 19, 26, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29085 Request for Proposals for  Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Announcement  Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), in partnership with Montana West Economic Development (MWED), is requesting proposals to complete a regional Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a five-year planning document that reflects both current economic and demographic conditions of the region and future goals and objectives by the industry sector.  Background Information  The CEDS is a planning document submitted every 5 years, and updated annually, to the US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), as well as other federal and state agencies that provide grants and loans to the region for various infrastructure and economic development projects. The FCEDA/MWED CEDS encompasses all of Flathead County. Full RFP is located at: https://www.flatheadcountyeda.com/rfps.html RFP Selection Schedule  Proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM, January 5, 2023. Any proposals received after this date and time will not be considered. To submit a proposal electronically, email to: christy@dobusinessinmontana.com.  Proposals can be addressed to the following: Christy Cummings Dawson, President, Montana West Economic Development 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901 christy@dobusinessinmontana.com December 12, 19, 26, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29089 FERNDALE VOLUNTEER FIRE DISTRICT TRUSTEE NEEDED Ferndale Volunteer Fire Department has one vacancy on the Board of Trustees. Applicants must reside within the boundaries of the Ferndale Volunteer Fire District. Persons interested in serving on this volunteer board are encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Board of Lake County Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860 no later than 5 pm, Dec. 28, 2022. This appointment will fill the vacancy until the May 2023 fire board election pursuant to MCA 7-33-2106(4). For further information call the Commissioners at 883-7204 December 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29111 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR DIGITIAL IMAGING PROJECT The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting Statement of Qualifications from vendors interested in providing professional services to Flathead County. Services include digitization of county records for public access. Records may be in multiple formats, including original paper records and photographs, microfilm, and microfiche. Creation of indexes, metadata definitions and searchable digital files will be required deliverables. This digitization process will be conducted at no charge to Flathead County. In lieu of payment, vendor may retain a digital copy of finalized scanned images. These images are to be utilized by the vendor for internal use only. Digital Images may not be sold or modified by vendor. Copies of the detailed RFQ, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of responses and the factors used to evaluate the responses can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/commissioners- office/public-notices or by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 S. Main Street, Rm. 302, Kalispell, MT 59901-(406) 758-2467/ waschenwald@flathead.mt.gov. All statements must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office by 5:00 pm on January 25, 2023. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated December 20, 2022 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman December 26, 2022 & January 2, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29112 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ALL HAZARD MOBILE COMMAND/ INCIDENT SUPPORT VEHICLE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting Proposals from specialty vehicle builders to furnish an All Hazard Mobile Command/Incident Support vehicle to Flathead County, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-4- 304 et seq., M.C.A. This vehicle is to be used by the Flathead County Sheriff’s Office and Flathead County Office of Emergency Services. The intent of this Request for Proposals is to have an All Hazard Mobile Command/Incident Support Vehicle with two clearly defined work areas with at least six (6) total work stations, one of which should have the ability to support tactical dispatching, along with necessary cabinetry needed to make this a functional tool in the field. Additionally, Flathead County requires an electrical power solution to power all onboard systems and the roof-mounted HVAC System. This vehicle is to be delivered to Flathead County, MT. Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department- directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Whitney Aschenwald, Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-2467 / waschenwald@flathead.mt.gov. All proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 5:00 pm local time on January 25, 2023. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated December 20, 2022 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By /s/Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman December 26, 2022 & January 2, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________