Legals for August, 25 2024

NO. 30603 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Stephanie Louise Craig, Stephanie Louise Craig, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-1102 Notice of Hearing on Name Change AMY EDDY This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Stephanie Louise Craig to Stephanie Louise Bonar. The hearing will be held at the Justice Center in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 10/01/2024 at 8:30a.m. Date: 08/05/2024 Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jennifer L McMullen Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30618 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-24-08 AUGUST 19, 2024 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this notice is to state the Department’s intention to issue wastewater discharge permits to the facilities listed in this notice. These permits are issued by the Department under the authority of 75-5-402, Montana Code Annotated (MCA); the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 17.30.1301 et seq., Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES); and Sections 402 and 303 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The Water Protection Bureau has prepared draft permits for the facilities listed below. Copies of the draft permits, fact sheet, and environmental assessments are available upon request from the Water Protection Bureau or on the Department’s website https://deq.mt.gov/public/index   APPLICANT INFORMATION  APPLICANT: City of Columbia Falls FACILITY NAME: City of Columbia Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant FACILITY LOCATION: 600 Veterans Drive Columbia Falls, MT 59912 Flathead County RECEIVING WATER: Flathead River PERMIT NUMBER: MT0020036 DEQ is proposing a draft Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit renewal for the Columbia of Great Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), a minor publicly owned treatment works. The WWTP has an average annual design flow of 0.53 million gallons per day (mgd) and serves a current population of 6,500. DEQ is proposing to add an effluent limit for oil and grease and update effluent and ambient monitoring requirements. All other permit limits and monitoring requirements are carried forward from the 2017-issued permit. APPLICANT INFORMATION  APPLICANT: City of Bozeman PO Box 1230 Bozeman, MT 59771 FACILITY NAME: Lyman Creek Reservoir FACILITY LOCATION: 1600 Story Mill Road Bozeman, MT 59715 Gallatin County RECEIVING WATER: Unnamed Tributary to Bridger Creek PERMIT NUMBER: MT0031631 The City of Bozeman has applied for a renewal of the Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) Permit No. MT0031631 under the Montana Water Quality Act of Montana for their Lyman Creek Reservoir. The City of Bozeman utilizes Lyman Creek Spring as a potable water supply. Spring water is collected from the Lyman Creek drainage through a series of gravel beds and infiltration piping which directs water to a treatment and storage facility. Treatment buildings include an Inlet Control Building and an Outlet Control Building with a 5-million-gallon water storage reservoir. Water flows through the Inlet Control Building piping into the water storage reservoir. The reservoir holds treated water for distribution to city residents before it flows through the Outlet Control Building as demand warrants.  The 5-million-gallon water storage reservoir consists of a concrete basin overlaid with a polyethylene liner. There is a steady leak in the liner, which is the source of water covered under this discharge permit. Water is collected in an 8-inch drainpipe under the liner, which flows through a Parshall flume and then down the unnamed drainage to a small pond and then to Bridger Creek. Ground water from under the liner may also be collected in the 8-inch pipe. The facility and storage reservoir are located on public land, approximately 1.0 mile north, northeast of Bozeman, Montana. The proposed permit maintains current permit limits requiring the removal of chlorine and fluoride to levels that will not cause degradation of existing water quality. The permit requires periodic self-monitoring of discharge quality and quantity with monthly reporting of results.  PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments are invited and must be received by 11:59 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 19, 2024. Comments may be directed to the DEQ Water Quality Division, Water Protection Bureau, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620. All comments received or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on SEPTEMBER 19, 2024, will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permit. If you wish to comment electronically, you may e-mail DEQWPBPublicComments@mt.gov  During the public comment period provided by the notice, the Department will accept requests for a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be in writing and must state the nature of the issue proposed to be raised in the hearing (ARM 17.30.1373). The Department will respond to all substantive comments and issue a final decision within sixty days of this notice or as soon as possible thereafter. Additional information may be obtained upon request by calling (406) 444-5546 or by writing to the aforementioned address. The complete administrative record, including permit application and other pertinent information, is maintained at the Water Protection Bureau office in Helena and is available for review during business hours. PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-24-08 AUGUST 19, 2024 August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30621 Invitation to Bid The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Kalispell City Airport Lighting Replacement Project – 2024. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete the replacement of the airport runway lighting system. The runway is 3600 feet with a 155-foot displaced threshold. There are a total of seven taxiway entrances. The system must include a PAPI light fixture and conform to all FAA lighting regulations.  A copy of the current airport layout can be provided upon request but details and design of the system are not provided. The contractor is responsible for providing electrical design by a licensed master electrician or electrical engineer for this project. The contractor is also responsible to ensure compliance with all FAA regulations with the replacement design that is provided as part of the project. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and the Kalispell portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower-Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:30 pm on August 29,2024. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:30 PM local time on September 5, 2024  All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from Council. For further information contact Airport Manager John Paul Noyes at 406-755-0000 or the bid invite can be requested from the City Clerk at City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, (PO Box 1997, 59903) Kalispell, Montana. Publish: August 18, 2024, and August 25, 2024 Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk August 18, 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30622 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Madison Seaman: Madison Seaman, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-464 Notice of Hearing on Name Change DANNI COFFMAN This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Madison Patricia Seaman to Madison Patricia Mazzolini. The hearing will be on 10/30/2024 at 1:30p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: August 6, 2024 (SEAL) PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/Amanda Hess Deputy Clerk of Court / Amanda Hess August 18, 25 and September 1, 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30625 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for 48 body worn, 12 vehicle mounted, and 3 interview room camera systems. The bid should also include 48 Conductive Electrical Weapons (CEWs), police internal affairs software, unlimited third-party data storage, and software that integrates all of the above solutions to increase police department efficiency. Full bidding instructions can be found on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk and entitled: Police camera and software solutions and must be received by 2:00 P.M. local time on September 10, 2024. Bids will be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) and will be opened and read aloud in the first-floor conference room, City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana at 2:05 P.M. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing cityclerk@kalispell.com. Authorization contingent upon approval by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2024. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk   August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30626 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for three (3) Oxford White (YZ) 2025 (99B) Ford Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles (K8A) with specific upfitting. Please refer to the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx for full bidding instructions and upfitting requirements. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997, and entitled: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 P.M. on September 10, 2024. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing cityclerk@kalispell.com. Sealed bids shall be addressed to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1997, and entitled: Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles. Bids will be received by the City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901 (PO Box 1997, 59903) until 2:00 P.M. local time on September 10, 2024, after which bids will be opened and read aloud in the first-floor conference room, City Hall, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Questions can be directed to the City Clerk at 406-758-7756 or by emailing cityclerk@kalispell.com. August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30631 On Friday, August 30, 2024, at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via ZOOM, for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2024 LIHEAP State Plan Application”. The link to the ZOOM webinar is https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/83422826135?pwd=JhOVMsbZeqPD6HxkMq8glsc7FS3oO4.1 Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments can be emailed to HHSliheap@mt.gov and must be received by 5:00 PM, Friday August 30, 2024. August 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30634 Columbia Falls Rural Zoning WORKSHOP The Flathead County Planning Board will be holding a workshop to discuss the future Columbia Falls Rural Zoning. September 11, 2024 at 6:00 pm Flathead County Fairgrounds Trade Center Building 265 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT The public is invited to attend and discuss the future zoning within the former interlocal agreement boundary. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the workshop and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200.  Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 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. /s/Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30639 Advertisement for Bids – City of Kalispell AWWTP, Fermenter Rehabilitation Project The City of Kalispell, Montana is requesting bids for the construction of the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP) Fermenter Rehabilitation Project. The project includes the following work: Rehabilitation of the concrete and coatings for the primary sludge fermenter and miscellaneous mechanical improvements. Bids for the construction of the project will be received via QuestCDN until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, September 5, 2024. At that time, all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall first floor conference room, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. The City will only be accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Bidding documents must be downloaded directly from QuestCDN and prospective Bidders are required to register with QuestCDN as a Bidding Documents holder. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through QuestCDN. Bidding documents may be examined beginning August 5, 2024, through QuestCDN. Bidding requirements and the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal can be found on the City website at: https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx or may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. A pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM local time through an online virtual meeting. Questions about these requirements may be directed to rickey.schultz@hdrinc.com or (406) 532-2238. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk August 25, 2024  August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30640 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH 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. 837FI) on August 20, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential). The boundary of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) is described as: Tract 4 of Certificate of Survey No. 5104, being a tract of land in the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and R-2.5 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: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. The zoning amendment application and other 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 comment to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District. Within 30 days after the expiration of the comment period, the Board of County Commissioners may in its discretion pass the resolution amending the Highway 93 North Zoning District. DATED this 20th day of August, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist PT Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30641 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BLANCHARD LAKE 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. 966BK) on August 20, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Blanchard Lake Zoning District from SAG-5/HO (Suburban Agricultural/Highway Overlay) to BS/HO (Business Service District/Highway Overlay). The boundary of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-5/HO (Suburban Agricultural/Highway Overlay) to BS/HO (Business Service District/Highway Overlay) is described as: A tract of land in the North ½ of the South ½ of the Southwest ¼ of the Northeast ¼ and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Center ¼ Corner of Section 13, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana thence North 0° 00’07” East 324.94 feet to the true point of beginning; Thence continuing North 0° 00’07” East 324.94 feet to the NW Corner of the S ½ SW ¼ NE ¼ ; Thence South 89° 01’30” East 1253.05 feet along the North boundary of said S ½ SW ¼ NE ¼ to the right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 93; Thence South 0°38’55” West and along said right of way 328.00 Feet; Thence North 88° 53’36” West 1249.29 feet to the true point of beginning. The regulations defining the SAG-5/HO and BS/HO 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: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/meeting-information. The zoning amendment application and other documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Of¬fice 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 comment to the change proposed for a portion of the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. Within 30 days after the expiration of the comment period, the Board of County Commissioners may in its discretion pass the resolution amending the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. DATED this 20th day of August, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Pamela J. Holmquist  PT Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30642 Invitation to Bid. The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a Front-End Loader equipped with a 3.5-yard Bucket and Two Attachments: a 2-yard Leaf Grabber and a V-plow Wing Combo unit. Bids for the equipment and attachments will be received via QuestCDN until 1:00 PM local time on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. At that time all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. The bid request requires delivery of a ready for service front end loader with a 3.5-yard bucket, and two attachments including a 2-yard leaf grabber and a V-plow wing combo unit. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Specifications may be examined beginning Sunday August 25, 2024, through QuestCDN via the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal.   Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be obtained through QuestCDN. The City of Kalispell portal to QuestCDN 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 inspection of the trade-in vehicle, a 2000 John Deere TC54H, can be scheduled through the City of Kalispell. Contact Gene Corne, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, at 406-758-7723 to schedule an inspection. The address for the equipment inspection is 1400 1st Ave West, Kalispell, MT. 59901.   This Project is funded through Special Street Maintenance Fund Machinery & Equipment. The bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Local/Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.  For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. Authorized by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2024. City of Kalispell Judi Funk Depty City Clerk     August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30645 NOTICE OF WORK SESSION KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION September 10, 2024 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell.   The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/s/84863380645?pwd=QnumBpC1vpzdSKVRbCWf43E84SQ3qY.1 Public Comment can also be provided via email to planning@kalispell.com  The work session of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2024, following the regular meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. At this meeting, planning staff will give an overview of the projects and answer general questions about the projects from the planning commission. Per Section 27.19.020(5)(a), a work session for a PUD application must be completed prior to any public meeting. The work session is intended for informational purposes only to inform both the public and the planning commission about the various aspects of the project. It is not intended to be a public hearing and the planning commission will not take any formal action on the application. This is a courtesy meeting in preparation of the formal public hearing anticipated to be scheduled for Tuesday, October 8, 2024, and is an opportunity to become familiar with the project. No formal public comment will be taken, and the planning commission will not make any decisions. It is intended to be informative in nature to assist the public and the planning commission to be better informed and more prepared for the public hearing when it is scheduled. The planning commission will hold a work session on the items listed below: 1. File #KA-24-08; KPUD-24-03; and KPP-24-04 – Frank Garner and MT Seven Properties have submitted applications for Tronstad Meadows and Whitetail Crossing, including requests for annexation, initial zoning of R-2 (Residential) with a Planned Unit Development overlay and preliminary plat approval for 355 residential lots on approximately 110.5 acres, including lots, roads, and common areas. The property is located on the north side of Tronstad Road between Highway 93 North and Whitefish Stage Road, opposite of Sirucek Lane and can be described as Parcel 2A of Certificate of Survey No. 21853, located in the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter, the west half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the west half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 2. File #KPUD-24-04 and KPP-24-05 – Bridgeland Development, LLP, has submitted applications for an amended Planned Unit Development (“PUD”) overlay modifying the existing Northland PUD and for preliminary plat approval of Northland Subdivision Phase 5C, a major subdivision with 28 residential lots, roads, and common area on 10.9 acres. The property is currently zoned R-3 (Residential) with the PUD overlay that was approved in 2004. This proposed subdivision would replace a currently approved preliminary plat on the property. The property is generally located on Northland Drive to the west of the intersection with Summit Ridge Drive and can be described as a tract of land being a portion of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 19654, on file and of record in Flathead County, Montana, situated in the northwest quarter of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., City of Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana. A specific metes and bounds description is available upon request. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at Planning Commission | Kalispell, MT (civicplus.com) under Planning Commission “upcoming agenda.”  Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Development Services Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Accessible parking is available in the city lot north of City Hall, and accessible restrooms are available.  If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406)758-7940 as soon as possible, preferably at least two working days before the meeting date. /s/Jarod Nygren/KR Jarod Nygren Development Services Director August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30646 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO: 2024 Wastewater Treatment Alternatives Study and Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) The Flathead County Water District No. 1 – Evergreen (Evergreen or District) is requesting sealed qualifications packages from qualified firms, teams or consultants interested in providing professional engineering services to the District for development and preparation of a Wastewater Treatment Alternatives Study and Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for its existing and future wastewater flows collected from its existing sewer system.   The District invites qualified consultants to submit a qualifications package based upon the scope of work identified in Appendix A of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The District shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Changes to this RFQ will be advertised or can be found on the District’s website: http://www.evergreenwaterdistrict.com/. This document is intended to provide interested consultants with sufficient information to prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) for consideration by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all RFQs, to waive any informality or irregularity in any RFQ received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective RFQs received. SUBMITTAL OPENING DATE AND SCHEDULE Five (5) bound hard copies and one electronic pdf copy on a thumb drive of the RFQ must be submitted to: Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen, Attn: Jeff Walla, 130 Nicholson Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 3:00 pm (local time) on September 25, 2024. Responses will be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “2024 Evergreen Wastewater Treatment Alternatives Study and PER RFQ”. Legibility, clarity and completeness are essential. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and any RFQ so received shall be returned to the consultant unopened. In addition, electronic (email) submissions will not be accepted and will be rejected upon receipt. Proposing consultants will be expected to allow adequate time for the delivery of the RFQs. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing consultant to see that their RFQ is received on time. RFQ Available- August 21, 2024 Publication- August 25, 2024, and September 14, 2024 Deadline for Questions- September 15, 2024 Final Addenda (if needed)- September 18, 2024 RFQ (Response) Due- September 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m.  District Evaluation of RFQs- October 1, 2024 Interviews (by Teams online)- October 7-11,2024 Board Meeting (Resolution for Selection)- October 16, 2024 Scope and Fee Negotiations- October 17 - November 14, 2024 Board Meeting (Resolution for Scope and Fee)- November 20, 2024 QUESTIONS AND CLARRIFICATION Any questions or clarifications related to the RFQ or the Scope of Work must be provided in writing by the date and time listed in the schedule above. All questions or clarification requests shall be made by email transmission to Jeff Walla, PE at jwalla@evergreenwaterdistrict.com.   SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND RFQ CONTENT The RFQ must be organized in accordance with this section. Brevity is appreciated by the District staff and Board Members reviewing the proposals. The RFQ may not exceed the page limits described below and font size shall be 11 point or larger. Covers, dividers, and table of contents are not included in the page count. Proposed personnel resumes shall be included in Appendix A and are not included in the page count. When using double sided printing, each side of the page is counted as one page. An RFQ exceeding the specified number of pages may be considered non-responsive, and the RFQ may not be considered.  The RFQs shall include the firm’s legal name, address, telephone number and contain the following information at a minimum: Introductory Letter  (Not to Exceed 1 page, 0 points)  If desired an introductory letter can be provided and limited to one page. The letter will not be scored.   Qualifications of the Professional Personnel Assigned to the Project  (Not to Exceed 8 pages, 35 Points)  Provide an organizational chart with chain of command of the proposed personnel to be assigned on this project. Describe their role, office location, expertise or experience, and any unique qualifications or training. Include at least one team member with State and Federal grant/loan administration experience and describe the extent of their expertise. Resumes for key staff shall be provided in Appendix A but will be scored within this section. A project team consisting of multiple firm personnel must clearly state which firm is the prime firm and describe the discrete portions of the scope each respective firm is assigned.   Project Approach and Understanding (Not to Exceed 6 pages, 30 Points) Describe the firm’s unique understanding of the project. Detail the firm’s proposed approach to performing the preliminary scope of services. Explain any particular expertise that distinguishes the firm from others and why you believe your firm is best qualified for the project. Provide any recommendations the firm may have for modifying or improving the scope of services. Identify how your team will meet budget and schedule requirements while providing the best value and project outcomes. Describe your team management approach. Provide a project schedule showing key task and activity durations, major milestones and deliverables, and critical path activities. The schedule shall be legible and provided on an 11”x17” in landscape format (included in page count). A schedule narrative should accompany the schedule describing the team’s ability to meet the proposed project duration.     Previous Project Experience/Project Examples  (Not to Exceed 6 pages, 25 points)  Provide descriptions of projects delivered by the project team that address similar scope and complexity of work. Writeups should clearly demonstrate relevance to this project. Identify proposed team members involved and respective roles on provided projects. Include client name, contact person, email address, and phone number as a reference for each project. Higher value will be given to projects completed in the past 10 years and to projects completed in the Flathead Valley with proximity to the District. The District is not responsible for assuring that listed reference contact information is correct nor that the listed references respond to the District’s request for a referral. Consultants are advised to verify contact information and notify potential references prior to submittal. Present and Projected Workloads/Capability to Meet Time and Budget Requirements  (Not to Exceed 1 Page, 10 points)  Provide a discussion regarding the anticipated workload for the key staff assigned to this project including the Project Manager and Lead Engineer during the time frame that this project. Indicate the number of other projects that will be managed by the Project Manager and under and by the lead engineer during the time he or she would be assigned to this project. Appendix A: Key Staff Resume’s  (No page limit, 0 points – Points included in scoring above)  Provide 1-page resumes for the proposed personnel assigned to this project. SELECTION PROCESS The District has adopted a procurement policy that complies with the Montana State Procurement Act, Title 18, Chapter 4, including the procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) § 18-8-201 - 212. The act requires “adequate” and “reasonable” time for public notice. As such, the adoption of this policy fulfills the requirements in 2 CFR 200.319 Competition through 200.320 Methods of procurement to be followed. The Service Provider will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services required and thereafter the District will negotiate the services agreement with what it deems to be the most qualified firm.   Submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked on the basis of the scoring criteria noted herein by a selection committee. The selection committee will likely consist of four District staff members and one District Board member. The District expressly reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to accept or reject any or all statements, and to waive any defects and to allow modifications and supplementation of statements that are submitted within the deadline. Firms submitting statements will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, and such revisions may be permitted, after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final proposals. After scoring and ranking the submissions based on the criteria herein, the selection committee will in its discretion select one or more or all engineering firms to participate in interview(s), make oral presentation(s), provide supplemental information and documentation, or make site visit(s). All arrangements and scheduling shall be coordinated by the selection committee or its agent.    At the completion of the selection process, the selection committee will make a recommendation to the District’s Board of Directors for approval of the highest scoring/ranked firm. Following approval (selection) by the Board, District staff will enter into scope and fee negotiations with the highest ranked firm and prepare the professional services agreement. If an appropriate agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked firm, the second ranked firm may be invited to submit a scope and fee proposal and negotiate a contract with the District. The professional services agreement must be reviewed and approved by the District Board prior to entering into the agreement. August 25 and September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30647 Invitation to Bid. The City of Kalispell, Montana is requesting Bids for a Tandem Axle Truck Chassis with 12-yard Asphalt Dump Box and Plow. The bid request includes delivery of a ready for service Tandem Axle Truck Chassis with 12-yard Asphalt Dump Box and Plow.  Bids for the equipment and attachments will be received via QuestCDN until 1:15 PM local time on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. At that time all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Specifications may be examined beginning Sunday August 25, 2024, through QuestCDN via the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and the Kalispell portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx.  This Project is funded through Special Street Maintenance Fund Machinery & Equipment. The bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Local/Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from City Council.  The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.  Authorized by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2024. City of Kalispell By Judi Funk, Deputy City Clerk August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30648 Advertisement for Bids. The City of Kalispell, Montana is requesting Bids for a Single Axle Truck Chassis with 6-yard Asphalt Dump Box and Plow. Bids for the equipment and attachments will be received via QuestCDN until 1:30 PM local time on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. At that time all Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. The bid request includes delivery of a ready for service Single Axle Truck Chassis with 6-yard Asphalt Dump Box and Plow.  Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Specifications may be examined beginning Sunday August 25, 2024, through QuestCDN via the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Full bidding requirements and the Kalispell portal to QuestCDN can be found online at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx.  This Project is funded through Special Street Maintenance Fund Machinery & Equipment. The bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Local/Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from City Council.  The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the City. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the City evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications.  Authorized by the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2024. City of Kalispell By Judi Funk, Deputy City Clerk August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30649 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, beginning immediately following Columbia Falls Zoning Workshop which begins at 6:00pm in the Flathead County Fairgrounds, Trade Center Building, 265 North Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action.  1. A zone change request from CFT3555, LLC, on behalf of Jim Roth with technical assistance from Sands Surveying, Inc., for property within the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on a parcel located at 3555 Highway 93 N., near Kalispell, Montana from B-1 (Neighborhood/Professional Business) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 0.69 acres that can legally be described as Lot 3 of Northwind Commercial Center in Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana 2. A zone change request from Dennis Serov, with technical assistance from Flathead Geomatics, for a property within the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The subject property is located at 4550 Highway 93 South near Whitefish, Montana. The proposal would change the zoning on the parcel from ‘AG-40 Agricultural’ to ‘SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural’. The total acreage involved in the request is approximately 16.79 acres and can legally be described as: That portion of the North Half, Northwest Quarter, Northeast Quarter of Section 36, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana and more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Quarter Corner common to Sections 25 and 36; Thence South 86°13’00” East 1111.31 feet along the North line of Section 36; Thence South 03°48’53” West 657.19 feet; Thence North 86°15’31” West 1112.41 feet; Thence North 03°54’35” East 658.01 feet, containing 16.79 acres. 3. A request from Sands Surveying, Inc, on behalf of Bruce and Juanita Nelson, for preliminary plat approval of Wee Casa RV Park, a proposal to create 59 RV spaces on 21.45-acres, to be served by Lakeside County Water and Sewer District for sewer service and an onsite public water supply system. The subject property is located at 457 Highway 82 near Somers, Montana, and can be legally described as the “FOOT” Tract of Certificate of Survey 7093 in the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 13, Township 27 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, http://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner, or contact the Commissioners’ office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than September 11, 2024 @ 5:00 p.m. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/events.php Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office at 406-751-8200 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. /s/ Erik K. Mack Erik K. Mack, AICP Planning Director August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30650 INVITATION TO BID: Flathead Valley Community College is requesting bids from qualified General Contractors for the Entrepreneurship Center project. The project is located on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus and is a renovation of the existing Early Childhood Center located at 715 Grandview Dr, Kalispell, MT 59901 and building a storage structure. The project consists of renovating the existing approximately 7,200 square foot building and building a 720 square feet storage structure at the adjacent building at 795 Grandview Drive. The anticipated construction start is October 2024 with an estimated completion date of March 2025. All relative state bidding requirements apply.   Copies of the construction documents and specifications can be obtained online http://www.montanabid.com or from local Montana plans exchanges beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. A Pre-Bid/Kick-Off Conference will be held on Campus on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 10:00AM at the existing Early Childhood Center. The Pre-Bid Conference is mandatory. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell in Kalispell, Lauren Cebulla, at 406.407.7776 or emailed to laurencebulla@cushingterrell.com.    Sealed Bids will be received by the President’s Office, Room 142 in Blake Hall at 777 Grandview Drive, c/o Suzanne DeCamp until 1:00 PM local time, Tuesday, September 17, 2024. No faxed, emailed, or late Bids will be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the adjacent Boardroom #140 in Blake Hall. All Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, “Flathead Valley Community College – Entrepreneurship Center.” August 25 and September 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30651 Makenzi Mansfield MONTANA ELDER LAW, INC. 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D Missoula, MT 59808 Phone: (406) 549-0306 Fax: (406) 206-2305 makenzi@mtelderlaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF   JAMES R. CONNER, DECEASED Cause No. DP-24-224 Dept. No. Hon. Amy Eddy NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned 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 Charlotte Dunn, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2687 Palmer Street, Ste. D, Missoula, MT 59808, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana that the foregoing is true and correct.  DATED: August 19, 2024. Charlotte Dunn, Personal Representative MONTANA ELDER LAW, INC. Makenzi Mansfield Attorney for Personal Representative August 25 and September 1, 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30652 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s Petition for Approval of RNG Interconnection Agreement and Terms of Service Docket 2024.08.079 August 21, 2024 Notice of Application and Intervention Deadline 1. On August 2, 2024, NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (“NorthWestern”) filed with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”) a Petition requesting approval of a renewable natural gas (“RNG”) interconnection agreement between NorthWestern and Lightning Renewables, LLC (“Lightning”) and the terms of service associated with that agreement. According to NorthWestern, under the terms of the interconnection agreement, Lighting would be allowed to inject up to 1,300 MMBtu per day of RNG into NorthWestern’s natural gas transmission system; NorthWestern would be responsible for building, maintaining, and operating a receipt station where the RNG would be injected into NorthWestern’s transmission system; and Lightning would be responsible for paying the costs of building the receipt station and reimbursing NorthWestern’s costs for maintaining and operating the receipt station. 2. A copy of the Petition is publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2024.08.079. A copy of the filing may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel (“MCC”), which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help. 3. The Commission invites any interested party affected by NorthWestern’s Petition to intervene in this docket. To intervene, a party must file a petition to intervene with the Commission no later than September 6, 2024. A party seeking intervention must file an electronic petition on the Commission’s website at reddi.mt.gov. All filings must be made in REDDI and hard copies are not required. A party seeking intervention must also mail a copy of the petition to MCC at P.O. Box 201703, Helena, MT 59620, and to NorthWestern’s attorney, Sarah Norcott, 208 N. Montana Ave., Suite 200, Helena, MT 59601. 4. The Commission invites members of the public who do not wish to formally intervene to submit written public comments on the matter to the Commission at 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620, or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. Public comment may also be submitted in REDDI. Instructions for submitting public comments in REDDI are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Submit a Public Comment”). All comments received will be public records. Personal or private information should not be included in comments. 5. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED August 21, 2024, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff.  JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner Dr. ANNIE BUKACEK, Commissioner August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30657 Legal Notice Proposed Partial Bond Release for Montana Rockworks, LLP (Hard Rock Mining Operating Permit No. 00175) The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received a request for bond release for Montana Rockworks, LLP (Montana Rockworks). Montana Rockworks is authorized to operate two hard rock mines for rock products under Operating Permit No. 00175. The Moose Mountain site is located on private lands in Section 30 of Township 26 North Range 25 West, approximately 13 miles southwest of the town of Marion in Flathead County. The McGregor Lake site is located on private lands in Section 32 of Township 27 North Range 25 West, approximately 9 miles west southwest of the town of Marion in Flathead County. DEQ is conducting a comprehensive bond review for Operating Permit No. 00175. DEQ has determined the current bonding level does not represent the present costs of compliance with the Metal Mine Reclamation Act, administrative rules thereunder, and the operating permit. DEQ is proposing to increase the bond by $52,737. The bond increase is largely due to changes in fuel prices, equipment rates, removal of nonmobile site equipment and updated costs such as mobilization, contingency, and administration. In addition to the comprehensive bond review, DEQ received a bond release request from Montana Rockworks in the form of a permit revision request to better align the amount of bond held with the amount if disturbance generated by Montana Rockworks’ operation. DEQ has determined the reduction in maximum allowable disturbed acres would decrease the currently required bond by $84,657, resulting in a required bond of $303,864. DEQ has determined the net effect on the bond from the five-year comprehensive review (+52,737) and decrease as a result of the release request (-$84,657) is a bond release of $31,920. Pursuant to Section 82-4-338(5), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), DEQ may not release or decrease a reclamation bond until the public has been provided an opportunity for a hearing and a hearing has been held if requested. Requests for a hearing or comments on the proposed bond release must be submitted to DEQ by September 24, 2024, and sent to Millie Olsen, Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor, Mining Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, by telephone at (406) 444-2461 or by e-mail at DEQHardRock@mt.gov. Information about the proposed bond release or copies of the bond calculation may be obtained by contacting Millie Olsen at (406) 444?2461 or DEQHardRock@mt.gov. August 25, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________