Legals for December, 1 2024

NO. 30751 City of Kalispell Request for Qualifications for Water and Sanitary Sewer Facility Plan Update The City of Kalispell Public Works Department is accepting Statement of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified Consultants to provide engineering services for Water and Sanitary Sewer Facility Plan Updates. The Sanitary Sewer Facility Plan Update will also include the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). SOQs will only be accepted via QuestCDN, and must be uploaded electronically via QuestCDN vBid by 5:00pm Mountain Time, December 9, 2024. Full SOQ instructions and the City portal to QuestCDN can be found on the city website at: https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx. A pre-submittal conference for the SOQ will be held on November 13, 2024, at 2 pm. The meeting will be held electronically and a meeting invite will be provided to all applicants of record via QuestCDN prior to the pre-submittal conference. Oct. 20 and Dec. 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30784 Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at a public auction online, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: A tract of land in US Government Lot 4 in the SW1/4NW1/4 of Section 1, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.,M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibit, consisting of 2 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 21.26 acres, more or less. SUBJECT TO all rights of ingress and egress over and across the limited access as effected through the Access Control Resolution # 200428208180 & 201000003450 for highway projects NH- 5-3(60)109 and MT 15(76), approved by the Transportation Commission and filed with the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Flathead County, Montana. It is expressly intended and agreed that these reservations, burdens, and restrictions shall run with the land and shall forever bind the Grantee, their successors, and assigns. The public online auction can be found at the following link and will be begin at “ 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024,” and close at “4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.” https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/mtre,mt/list/current?orgid=1017600 Terms: 10% down payment by wire transfer ONLY to MDT within 3 days of a notification as the successful bid. The appraised value of this land is $1,594,500.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold AS IS. The sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from MDT Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Jenna Bousman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9272 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx Nov. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, and Dec. 1, 4, 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30812 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot 5 in Block 1 of L and M Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 430 Margrethe Road, Kalispell, MT 59901. Deborah L. Weston and Michael J. Weston, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Stewart Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Aegis Wholesale Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on March 27, 2007, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 4, 2007 as Instrument No. 200709410560, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: FirstKey Master Funding 2021-A Collateral Trust, U.S. Bank Trust National Association as Collateral Trust Trustee Assignment Dated: April 4, 2024 Assignment Recorded: April 10, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202400005952 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 October 30, 2024, as Instrument No. 202400022183, 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 November 1, 2008, 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 $21,557.10, interest in the sum of $46,072.82, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $6,408.90 for a total amount owing of $74,038.82, 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 4th day of November, 2024. 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. MT21772 Nov. 17, 24 and Dec. 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30820 PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-24-15 NOVEMBER 25, 2024 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this notice is to state the Department’s intention to issue a General Permit as described in this notice and to hold a public hearing on the issuance of this permit. This permit is 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 a draft permit for the facility listed below. Copies of the draft permit, fact sheet and environmental assessment are available upon request from the Water Protection Bureau or on the Department’s website https://deq.mt.gov/public/index   APPLICANT INFORMATION  PERMIT/CATEGORY: General Permit for Sand and Gravel Operations GEOGRAPHIC REGION: Statewide FACILITIES: Sand and Gravel Operations RECEIVING WATERS: State Surface Waters PERMIT NUMBER: MTG490000 The renewal of this General Permit will continue to provide statewide general permit coverage for owners/operators of sand and gravel operations that discharge to state surface waters. The renewal is for a five-year cycle.  The General Permit allows sand and gravel operations that meet effluent limits and other conditions specified in the permit to discharge to state surface waters. This General Permit is applicable to sand and gravel mining operations which discharge mine dewatering water or process generated wastewater. The General Permit includes effluent limits and monitoring requirements for total suspended solids, oil & grease, and pH that protect the beneficial uses of the receiving water body. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments are invited and must be received by 11:59 p.m. on DECEMBER 27, 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 DECEMBER 27, 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 DEQ at DEQWPBPublicComments@mt.gov  A public hearing will be held on the draft general permit, the fact sheet, environmental assessment, and the DEQ’s tentative determination on DECEMBER 19, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in DEQ’s Lee Metcalf Building, Room 111 at 1520 East Sixth Ave., Helena, MT.  The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in state government. Persons needing an accommodation must notify Jeff May no later than December 5, 2024, to allow adequate time to make needed arrangements. You can call Jeff at (406) 444-5326 or write to the address noted to make your request known. 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-24-15 NOVEMBER 25, 2024 December 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30821 PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Polson School District #23 Polson High School Addition and Remodel Project Swank Enterprises on behalf of Polson School District #23, Lake County, Polson, Montana is requesting Bids for the High School Core and Shell bid package. This project will take place from the Winter 2024 through the Winter of 2025 and consists of site work, demolition, addition, and remodel work. Bid Package One – Subgrade, Foundation and Shell The Contract Documents consisting of Drawings and the Project Specification Manual will be available November 21, 2024. Documents may be obtained on-line at the Montana Plans Exchanges. It is the bidder’s responsibility to obtain and acknowledge all addenda issued during the bid process. Bids will be accepted by: 1. Email to leaann@swankenterprises.com 2. Delivered to Lea Ann Noffsinger, Swank Enterprises, 750 W. Reserve Dr. Kalispell, MT 59901. Bids are due before 2:00 PM (local time), Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Bids must be plainly marked, “Polson High School Remodel & Addition” All Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications, complete per the Bid Package descriptions and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. All Bids shall be valid for a period of 45 days after the bid date. Late Bids will not be opened. Access to the site and existing building prior to bidding will be made available upon request. All Subcontractor bids shall include the cost of the following: 1. 1% Montana Gross Receipts Construction Tax. 2. Current Montana State Prevailing Wages. 3. Permits specific to the bid scope of work. Each Contractor will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. Polson School District reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive formalities and to accept the Bid(s) deemed most advantageous to them. All bids will be post-qualified by Swank Enterprises. Please contact Swank Enterprises with questions or concerns. Grant Kerley Swank Enterprises 750 West Reserve Drive Kalispell, MT 59901 grant@swankenterprises.com Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, 8, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30825 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - Used 28-yard Front Load Solid Waste Truck The City of Kalispell, Montana is requesting bids for a Ready for Service, Delivered, Used 28-yard Front Load Solid Waste Truck. Bids for the equipment and attachments will be received until 2:30 PM local time on Thursday, December 5, 2024. At that time all Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana. Proposals shall be addressed to: City Clerk, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, Montana, 59903-1997, or delivered to City Clerk, 201 First Ave E, Kalispell, Montana and titled, “SEALED BID – Used 28-Yard Front Load Solid Waste Truck”. Full bidding information and specifications can be found on the City website at www.kalispell.com/Bids.aspx. Information and Bidding Documents may also be obtained from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. Nov. 24 and Dec. 1, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________