Legals for April, 16 2023

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. 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. 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. 29348 Helena Flats School District is seeking bids on two proposed new bus routes beginning in late August 2023. Please submit bids by 12:00PM on Friday, April 28, 2023. Specific RFP and Route Information and approximate times can be found on the school website. Helena Flats School District 1000 Helena Flats Rd Kalispell, MT 59901  406-257-2301 https://www.helenaflats.org April 12, 16, 19, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29349 MERIDIAN MINI STORAGE AUCTION The following units will be auctioned off on April 29th, 2023 at 157 N MERIDIAN RD, STE 109 AT 9 AM JARED SMITH (2), JOSHUA CARR, STAN RUBE (2), ATHENA MILLER, AUSTIN CAMPBELL, ROBYN CLARK, LATRIO NICKERSON, PATRICIA HOLCOMB, JENNIFER SPENCER, JAMES WAINWRIGHT, ROBERT LITTLE, BRITTNEY ROACH, AARON DANREUTHER, WILLIAM GALINAT, KRISTINE WRIDE (2), MICHAEL MCFARLAND The following units will be auctioned off at 1073 WHITEFISH STAGE ROAD immediately following the auction at 157 N MERIDIAN ROAD KIORE NICKERSON, BRANDY PURKOWSKI (2), ROD MACKEY, RHONDA MORGAN, MOLLY LAVIN, EMMETT LABAN, ALISON WOJCIK, JESSICA FORSHEE, HEIDI NEETHER, WILLIAM HIGGASON April 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29358 Public Notice: On or after April 17th t , 2023, Ranger Storage, LLC, will have a public auction. Gardner Auction Service will conduct the auction at 200 United Drive, Kalispell MT 59901 and at gardnerauction.com. To be sold for cash, the personal items stored at Ranger Storage, LLC, 250 S Complex Dr, Kalispell, MT by the following persons: Charlye Daley, Andrew Denney, Cheryl Carpenter and anyone that have received notice per MCA 70-6-420. Ranger Storage, LLC: 282 Fourth Ave WN, Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone 406-752-7867 April 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 29360 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. 1. A request from Jbc 12, LLC for a conditional use permit to allow multi-family dwellings on property located at 218 Jewel Basin Court in Bigfork, MT. The applicant is proposing two (2) four-plex apartment buildings, for a total of eight (8) units. The property is located within the Bigfork Zoning District and is zoned B-3 (Community Business). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 0.5 acres that can legally be described as Lot 15 of Jewel Basin Plaza in Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, April 27, 2023 @ 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35 in Bigfork. 2. A request from Breckenridge Surveying and Mapping, PLLC, on behalf of Barbara Cunningham for a conditional use permit to construct a church and assembly hall on property located on the corner of Airport Road and Morning Star Drive, Kalispell, MT. The property is located within the Lower Side Zoning District and is zoned SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 5.226 acres that can legally be described as Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 22193 in Section 32, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 3. A request from Sam Cordi Land Surveying, on behalf of Sueann Howell, for a variance to the density standards within the West Valley Zoning District as outlined in Section 3.42.050 of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR). The property is zoned ‘WV West Valley’ and contains 5.455 acres. The property is located at 268 Dern Draw near Kalispell, MT and can legally be described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 4075 in the N ½ SW ¼ of Section 25, Township 29 North, Range 23 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the West Valley Land Use Advisory Committee on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 @ 6:00 pm in the West Valley School library, 2290 Farm to Market Road, Kalispell, MT. All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, May 2, 2023. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751-8200 for more information. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Planning & Zoning Office at 751- 8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Erik K Mack, AICP ® Planning Director April 16, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________