Legals for April, 9 2023

No. 29274 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a Type 1 All-Wheel Drive Fire Pumper to provided specifications 2025 Custom Pumper – 1500 GPM Single Stage Pump to meet or exceed the minimum specifications provided online at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997 (physical address: 201 First Avenue E., Kalispell, Montana, 59901) and entitled: Type 1 Fire Pumper.  Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:30 P.M. on April 19, 2023, after which all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the first floor Conference Room of City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Questions can be directed to Fire Chief Dan Pearce at dpearce@kalispell.com.     Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, APR City Clerk & Communications Manager City of Kalispell March 19, April 9, 2023 MNAXLP

No. 29325 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for construction of parking expansion at Lakeside Elementary School will be received by Jackola Engineering and Architecture for Sommers Lakeside School District 29 at the office of Jackola Engineering/Architectural Office until 4:00 pm, local time on April 24th, 2023. The project consists of: clearing 16,000 square feet of land to construct a parking lot with asphalt surface, concrete curb and gutter, lighting, concrete sidewalk, and a stormwater management facility to include a retention pond. Contact Jackola Engineering and Architecture for more detail or with any questions, Erik Garberg, egarberg@jackola.com, 406-755-3208. The contract documents consisting of Drawings, MPWSS by reference here, and Bidding Documents (INVITATION TO BID, AGREEMENT, and BID FORM) they may be examined or obtained at the office of Jackola Engineering and Architecture, 2250 Hwy 93 South Kalispell, MT in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders. Required deposit is $100.00 per set, which is not refundable, there is no deposit required for electronic documents. In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations: Electronic PDF’s are available upon request. Contact Erik Garberg, egarberg@jackola.com, 406-755-3208. The Independent Plans Exchange in the State of Montana. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the Lakeside Elementary School 255 Adams St, Lakeside, MT at 4:30pm o-clock on Tuesday April 11th. 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. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of Flathead County and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. 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 and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the deadline, which is 4:00pm local time April 24th, 2023. 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 OWNER. Somers Lakeside School District 29 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. April 2, 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29326 INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received until the closing time of 2:00 p.m. on April 27, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the offices of the Architecture & Engineering Division, 1520 East Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 200103, Helena MT 59620-0103, for: MECHANICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS / MONTANA VETEREANS HOME / COLUMBIA FALLS, MT / A&E #2022-18-04 Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.  Contract documents may be obtained at the offices of: MORRISON MAIERLE 172 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY KALISPELL, MT 59901 (406) 752-2216   jwaverek@m-m.net   An Electronic copy of the Contract Documents will be provided at no cost.   A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR Tuesday, April 18, 2023, AT 11:00 A.M.  PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE MONTANA VETERANS HOME SERVICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 400 VETERANS DRIVE, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT.  ATTENDANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. Bids must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid.  After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. ARCHITECTURE & ENGINEERING DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE OF MONTANA April 9, 16, 23, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29329 INVITATION TO BID NORTH FORK JOCKO BRIDGE SUPPLY PROJECT CSKT/DEWR 23-137 The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe’s Department of Engineering & Water Resources (DEWR) invites interested contractors/bridge manufacturers to submit sealed bids for the North Fork Jocko Bridge Supply Project which consists of procuring and delivering a prefabricated modular steel bridge (16ft x 70ft) and precast concrete abutments to the North Fork Jocko Bridge Project location which is approximately 15.1 miles northeast of Arlee, MT, on the Flathead Indian Reservation. Plans, specifications, and bidding documents may be obtained from: Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, DEWR Safety of Dams Program, Attn: Trevor Bras, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT 59855, Phone 406-676-2600 ext. 6208. Project drawings, specifications and bidding documents may also be viewed and downloaded at the following websites: http://www.csktnrd.org/water-management/sod or https://www.montanabid.com/ The successful bidder will be required to enter into an agreement with the Tribes to conduct this project. The successful contractor/manufacturer will be required to conform to the provisions of CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101 A and Regulations. Sealed bids or PDF format bids must be received at the address or email address listed in the solicitation no later than 2:00 PM (local time) on May 9, 2023. This Project will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of CSKT’s Indian Preference Ordinance 101A and Regulations. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of Ordinance 101A and Regulations. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian- owned business prior to the submission of bids. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your bid in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29330 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed unit price bids for the Shops Roof Replacements. The impetus of this project is to replace the roofing and associated appurtenances of the buildings in the City of Kalispell Shops Complex which were damaged by hail with like materials. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to remove and dispose of existing steel roofs and installing new steel roofs in accordance with current building codes. Also included in the project are other miscellaneous items including sheathing; ventilation, exhaust, and roof penetrations; ridges and valleys; miscellaneous flashings, and other incidental items for complete roof replacements for buildings identified in these documents. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding information and a link to the City portal to QuestCDN is located on the City website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on site at the City Shops complex, 1400 Airport Road, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00 PM on Thursday April 13, 2023. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 PM on Thursday, April 20, 2023. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Ave. East, Kalispell 59901. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager April 2, 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29334 INVITATION TO BID Proctor Schoolhouse Remodel Bids for Bid Packs as detailed below– Plans will be available April 3, 2023. A pre-bid conference for all bidders will be held on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at 10:00 am local time. Prospective bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. Bidders to meet on- site at the Proctor Schoolhouse. All bid packages will be received by Superintendent Carolyn Hall at the office of the Upper West Shore School District #33, 43622 B Street, Dayton, MT 59914 2:00 PM Mountain time on April 27, 2023. See Invitation to Bid within the specifications for bidding requirements. Bids will be received for: Proctor Schoolhouse Remodel. Bid package documents prepared by A&E Design may be obtained at the online Builder’s Exchange by contacting Montanabid.com This is a Montana Prevailing Wage Rate Project. See State of Montana website and/or project specifications for current effective labor rates. All laborers and mechanics employed by SUBCONTRACTOR or its subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by law. The SUBCONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All Federal and State laws and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the project shall apply to the contract throughout. The State of Montana 1% Gross Receipts Tax applies to this project. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish insurance as described in the Bid Documents and certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Construction Manager and the Owner. April 9, 16, 23, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29337 PUBLIC NOTICE-REQUEST FOR BIDS: Flathead Valley Community College, Kalispell, MT is accepting bids for on-campus early childcare services. Requests for RFP documents can be obtained by emailing Beckie Christiaens, CFO, at bchristiaens@fvcc.edu. Responses will be received by the Business Office, in Blake Hall at 777 Grandview Drive or via email as specified in the RFP until 5:00 PM local time, Monday, May 15, 2023. No faxed, incomplete, or late bids will be accepted. Bids will be evaluated and scored by a stakeholder committee in accordance with the RFP. April 9, 23, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29344 INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 until 4:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, April 26th , 2023, for the 2023 Dust Cost Share Program. All received Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, April 27th , 2023 in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. The Project consists of placing magnesium chloride throughout the Flathead County Roadway System. The Bid will consist of placing approximately 546,408 linear feet of magnesium chloride to existing roadways, assumed at 24 feet wide. Various roadways will be receiving magnesium chloride in Flathead County, and the Contractor should be prepared to mobilize equipment on a daily basis. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, (406) 758-5790. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request. Contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “official” Bid Proposal form, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed contract documents, specifications, along with maps and the “official” Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the “official” Bid Proposal form and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. A prebid conference will be held at the office of the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department commencing at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 18th , 2023. Those interested in bidding the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Completion of the work is required within 21 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding this project. No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 4th day of April, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W Abell, Chairman April 9, 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29345 LIBRARY BOARD VACANCY The Flathead County Commissioners are seeking citizens who are interested in serving on the Flathead County Library Board of Trustees. There is currently a Five-year vacancy that runs July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028. The job description can be viewed at: ImagineIF-Libraries-Trustee-Job-Description.pdf (imagineiflibraries.org) An application packet is required and is available by calling Teri Dugan at 758-5821. Your letter of interest and application packet should be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 or emailed to dmagar@flathead.mt.gov no later than 4:30 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023. April 9, 23, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29346 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-22-19 A request by O.C. Ervin Land Surveying and Larsen Engineering, on behalf of Jeremy and Peggy Gibb, for the placement of fill within the 100-year floodplain of Echo Lake. The subject property is located at 614 Echo View Drive in Bigfork, and the correct legal description of the property is Lot 87 of the Echo Acres Add. No 1 Plat in Section 8, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written or oral comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11 TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751- 8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Erik K. Mack, AICP ® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning April 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29347 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-23-09 A request by APEC Engineering, on behalf of Douglas Stober, for riprap as bank stabilization within the 100-year floodplain and regulatory floodway of the Flathead River. The subject property is located at 255 Siderius Lane in Bigfork and can legally be described as Tract 30A in Section 27, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written or oral comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11 TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751- 8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023. Erik K. Mack, AICP ® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning April 9, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________