Legals for February, 5 2023
No. 29158 SKHA 1-BEDROOM HOMES PHASES 1 AND 2 The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (hereinafter, “OWNER”) will receive bids at 56243 U.S. Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59864 until 3:00 p.m. local time, February 22, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud, for the construction of Phases 1 and 2 of the 1-Bedroom Homes Project. Bidding: BIDS will be accepted for consideration, until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 22, 2023, at the office of the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, in Pablo, Montana. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority 56243 U.S. Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59864 (if shipped) or Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855 *if mailed*. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “BID for SKHA 1-Bedroom Homes Phase 1” or “BID for SKHA 1-Bedroom Homes Phase 2”. Bidder to indicate the Phase(s) the bid represents, and the envelope should bear on the outside, the name of the BIDDER, Bidder’s address and contractor license number. A complete separate BID is required for each Phase, submitted in separate envelopes. If forwarded by mail the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER. All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided in the specification Documents. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink or typewritten. The BID form just be fully completed and executed when submitted. Any BIDS with conditions or qualifications will not be accepted only one copy of the BID form is required for each phase. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended. Each BIDDER will provide a subcontractor and supplier list with their BID. *Mail delivery first passes through the Tribal mail room and is then delivered to the Housing Authority. Mailed BIDS, therefore, may not be received by the Housing Authority office before the BID Closing time and date unless mailing is allowed extra time. Mailed BIDS received by the Housing Authority after the BID closing time and date, will be considered non-responsive and will be returned unopened. The BIDDER will be responsible to ensure its mailed BID has been received before the BID Closing time and date. BIDS received after this time will not be accepted. No faxed BIDS will be allowed. Mandatory Pre-BID Conference: A mandatory Pre-BID Conference will be held on February 8, 2023, at the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority in Pablo, Montana, at 3:00 p.m. local time. All BIDDERS are required to attend. Failure to attend the Pre-BID conference will result in disqualification. BID Documents: Project documents are available at www.architectswestplans.com. Bidders may download digital files at no cost; Hardcopy sets are available with a refundable deposit of $200 per set plus a non-refundable fee of $30 per set for handling to be submitted by separate checks. General Contractor may obtain two sets of documents; Mech/Elec/First Tier subcontractors may obtain one set of documents via checks payable to Architects West and mailed to Abadan Reprographics, 603 E. 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99202. Deposits will be returned on receipt of documents for a period of ten days after bid opening, provided they are complete and in clean, usable condition. Additional or partial sets may be purchased. Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at www.architectswestplans.com, and select “Add me as a Plan Holder”. Questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or repro@abadanspokane.com. A complete set of contract documents will also be filed with: Exchanges of Montana: (Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena) Associated Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202 Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Associated General Contractors, 1649 W. Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202 BONDS: A BID GUARANTEE of not less than 5% of the total BID amount, payable to the OWNER, is required for all BIDS in excess of $25,000. The BID guarantee shall be a certified check, bank draft, U.S. BOND at par value or a BID BOND secured by a surety company. Personal checks are not acceptable. If bidding both Phases 1 and 2, a separate BID BOND is required for each. The BID GUARANTEE will not be returned until the PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS are verified, executed and approved after which it will be returned. The proposal procedures and award of the CONTRACT will be conducted in accordance with the Instruction to BIDDERS (form HUD 5369), General Conditions of the CONTRACT for Construction (form HUD 5370), and the selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A, in its most current form. A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the CONTRACT price (with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER) will be required to ensure faithful performance of the CONTRACT. Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS or Payment BONDS and Performance BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective date copy of their power of attorney. The party(s) to whom the CONTRACT(s) are awarded will be required to execute the CONTRACT and obtain the Performance BOND and Payment BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary CONTRACT and BOND forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the Contract, the OWNER, at his or her option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID Bond accompanying the proposal shall become property of the OWNER. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the NOTICE OF AWARD, BIDDER shall sign the CONTRACT and return to such Party two executed duplicates of the CONTRACT, the acceptable Performance BOND, Payment Bond and Contract signed by the Party to whom the CONTRACT was awarded. Once the OWNER receives these documents they shall have fifteen (15) days to receive attorneys review and sign the CONTRACT. If the OWNER does not execute the CONTRACT within such period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his or her signed CONTRACT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within fifteen (15) days of the execution of the CONTRACT by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the CONTRACT without further liability on the part of either party. This is an Indian Preference BID. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the 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. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. It is the sole responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. Contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700, ext. 1045, or indianpreference@cskt.org. The project is funded by the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, therefore Davis Bacon Wage rates are provided. This overall project is comprised of thirteen (13) residences to be constructed in two groups or phases: Phase 1 is for seven (7) detached single family one-bedroom homes each on a specific lot, with one being handicap accessible; and Phase 2 is for six (6) detached single family one-bedroom homes each on a specific lot, with one being handicap accessible. Bidders may submit bids for either or both Phase 1 or 2. A complete separate bid is required for each Phase. Each BIDDER is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the BID Documents. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation to his or her BID. Right to reject any and all BIDS: This advertisement for BIDS does not commit the OWNER to award a CONTRACT, nor to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the BIDS or to the procurement of supplies. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS, if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein, to waive any informalities or irregularities and to re-advertise when it is in the best interest of the OWNER. The OWNER may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. For questions, contact the Housing Authority: (406) 675-4491, ext. 1520, or nmichel@skha.org. Nolan Michel, Construction Coordinator Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 February 5, 2023 MNAXLP
No. 29168 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 30, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot 10, Block 261 of Kalispell Townsite Company’s Addition Number Eight to Kalispell, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the Office of the Clerk & Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 1219 7th Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901. Allison Jones and Cody Perrin, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity National Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as designated nominee for Glacier Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by the Deed of Trust dated on May 4, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on May 4, 2020, as Instrument No. 202000011359, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Assignment Dated: November 8, 2022 Assignment Recorded: November 9, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202200028426 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 29, 2022, as Instrument No. 202200031046, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning August 1, 2022, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $193,787.13, interest in the sum of $3,930.15, escrow advances of $763.95, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $741.38 for a total amount owing of $199,222.61, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 11th day of January, 2023. Jason J. Henderson Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT21077 January 29, February 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29170 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Blackfeet Nation is hereby soliciting Statement of Qualifications for various engineering projects on the Blackfeet Reservation. For the full RFQ contact Don White, Director, Steve Pollock, Project Manager, or Toni Grant with the Blackfeet Tribal Transportation Program at (406) 338-7445. Blackfeet Nation, P.O. Box 850, All Chiefs Park, Browning, Montana 59417. Proposals will be received before 3:00 P.M. February 24, 2023. January 29, February 5, 12, 19, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29184 City of Columbia Falls Request for Proposals - Backflow Testing Services The City of Columbia Falls is soliciting proposals for the testing of applicable backflow prevention devices on approximately 450 residential water services within the City of Columbia Falls. If you are interested in the project, please review the enclosed scope and RFQ requirements and submit the written proposal as required no later than Wednesday, March 1, 2023 by 5:00 PM. Quotes must be submitted to the City Clerk, Barb Staaland, City Hall, 130 6 th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or electronically via email: staalandb@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. The scope of the service includes the following: 1. Coordinate with residential water customers on the list provided by the City to schedule testing of backflow devices. a. Contractor will be required to test or confirm the test is not required for all backflow devices on the list. If the homeowner states a backflow does not exist, or is not in use, the Contractor shall confirm and report status to City for confirmation. 2. Properly test backflow device in accordance with ABPA standards. 3. Report the individual test results on the form provided by the City. Additional Term Contract requirements: 1. The term of the Contract shall be one year, 2023, and may be extended for an additional two years, 2024 & 2025. Costs and personnel rates identified in the proposal will be fixed for the term. The term will begin on the date of execution of the contract and work shall include testing for the summer of 2023. 2. Yearly testing may begin immediately upon award for 2023. Testing shall be completed no later than August 1, 2023; including repairs and retests as needed. 3. The Contractor shall be required to possess a City of Columbia Falls business license. 4. The Contractor must possess a current certificate issued by the State of Montana authorizing persons to test backflow prevention assemblies or a current certificate from the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). 5. The Contractor shall possess general liability insurance in the amount of not less than a minimum $1.5 Million per occurrence or $750,000.00 per claim and is either enrolled in a Workers Comprehensive Insurance or Exempt in compliance with the requirements of the State of Montana. The Contractor shall provide insurance certifications with the City of Columbia Falls named as additionally insured. Certifications do not need to be submitted with the quote, but will be provided prior to execution of the Contract. 6. The Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances. 7. Contractor’s company logo must be clearly visible on all vehicles and personnel involved with testing and customer contact. 8. The Contract may be terminated by the City at any time if contract conditions are not met. The Contract may be terminated by the Contractor only at the end of each testing year, August 1st, and only if all required tests and retests have been completed. Contract payment: Payment shall be made to the Contractor with the next regular claims processing with Council approval after submission and approval of the invoice for payment. Invoices shall include a list of service addresses for which payment is requested and proof of test. Proposal requirements: Submit a written proposal on the form provided on the City website or by contacting the Public Works Director to the City Clerk, as provided above, on or before the March 1, 2023 deadline. Selection: The City will select the responsible bidder with the lowest quoted rates for this Contract. Contact Public Works Director Chris Hanley at (406) 892-4430 with any questions regarding this Request for Proposals - Backflow Testing Services or visit the City website: https://cityofcolumbiafalls.org/publicworks. February 5, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29185 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for the Conrad Mansion Roof Replacement. The impetus of this project is to replace the roofing and associated appurtenances on the historic building which were damaged by hail with like materials, matching the historic nature and character of the original construction, but also installing components in compliance with current building codes. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials and equipment required to remove and dispose of the existing cedar shingle roof and installing a new cedar shingle roof to current building codes. Also included in the project are other miscellaneous items including sheathing; roofing felt, ice and water barrier, ventilation, exhaust, and piping penetrations; flashing, drip edge, custom skylight, and restoration of the building and landscaping if damaged during construction. The original shingles were taper sawn cedar shingles and will need to be replaced with taper sawn #1 blue label cedar shingles. Standard cedar shakes will not be considered an equivalent material. Full bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN where the plans and specifications may be examined beginning Sunday, February 5, 2023 is located on the City of Kalispell website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Ave East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00pm on Thursday, February 16, 2023. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 23, 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, City Clerk & Communications Manager February 5, 12, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29186 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit applications: FDP-22-22 A request by 406 Docks, LLC and APEC Engineering, Inc., on behalf of the Achelous Family Trust, for the installation of a staircase, landing area, gangway, and dock within the 100-year floodplain and floodway of the Stillwater River. The subject property is located at 364 Anderson Lane in Kalispell and can legally be described as Tract 8ADAB in Section 9, Township 28 North, Range 21 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 Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Erik K. Mack, AICP ® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning February 5, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________
No. 29187 NATIONAL FOREST TIMBER FOR SALE FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST The Wild Saddle SBA Sale is located within Portions of Sections 26,27,28,31,32,33,34,35 and 36 T26N, R22W and portions of sections 3,4, and 6 T25N, R22W, Flathead and Lake Counties, State of Montana, PMM. The Forest Service will receive Sealed bids at SO, Kalispell, MT before or at the time of public bid opening at 2:00 PM local time on 03/07/2023 for an estimated volume of 15450 ton of Douglas-fir sawtimber, and 3746 ton of Lodgepole Pine sawtimber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is within the sale area an estimated volume of 5681 ton of Combined Softwood non-saw that the bidder agrees to remove at a fixed rate. In addition, there is within the sale area an unestimated volume of Combined Softwood sawtimber, Other Softwood sawtimber, and Combined Softwood non-saw that the bidder may agree to remove at a fixed rate. This is a small business set-aside sale. If no self-certifying small business concern makes a valid bid, the Forest Service will readvertise this sale without restrictions on bidder size. Sale contains specified roads with an estimated public works construction cost of $133,633.27. Bidders qualifying as small business concerns under the Small Business Act may, when submitting a bid, elect for the Forest Service to build permanent roads. Additional information concerning this option is in the prospectus. The Forest Service reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Interested parties may obtain a prospectus from the office listed below. A prospectus, bid form, and complete information concerning the timber, the conditions of sale, and submission of bids is available to the public from the 650 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. February 5, 2023 MNAXLP __________________________