Legals for January, 12 2024
NO. 29975 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of: Kyne Ellis Pickering: Kyne Ellis Pickering, Petitioner Cause No.: OV-23-1457 Notice of Hearing on Name Change HEIDI J ULBRICHT This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Kyne Ellis Pickering to Kyne Ellis Vojta. The hearing will be on 2/14/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:12/19/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/ Prisha Quesada Deputy Clerk of Court Dec. 22, 29, 2023 and Jan. 5, 12, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30005 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RELATING TO: GRANT AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT The Flathead County Water District No. 1 – Evergreen (Evergreen or District) is requesting sealed proposal packages from pre-qualified firms, teams or consultants interested in providing administrative services to the District for internal grant administration and project management in connection with capital projects for which the District has received or is pursuing grant funding. These services are in addition to services provided by the District’s outside engineering firms who are providing grant application support. The District invites qualified consultants to submit a proposal based upon the scope of work identified in this Request for Proposals (RFP). The District shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Changes to this RFP will be issued in writing and emailed directly to consultants. This document is intended to provide consultants with sufficient information to prepare and submit a Proposal for consideration by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective Proposals received. WORK SCOPE The District has been awarded ARPA funds for 6 projects, 3 of which are with the State of Montana and 3 of which are with Flathead County. The District is seeking administrative assistance in grant management and project management for these projects, all of which must be completed by 12-31-25. Additionally, the District is seeking non-engineering support for preparation of grant or other funding applications for other capital projects or related studies. This support is for the District’s internal processes such as applications for reimbursement, project reports, budget preparation and a myriad of other administrative functions necessary for grant compliance, including support during project audits. The District is also seeking administrative support for pursuing other grant or loan funding for other non-ARPA projects from state or federal sources. These services would be in coordination with funding support provided by the various engineering firms. The administrative services in the RFP responses need to be available for a period of two years with a fixed hourly price from the date of the contract. SUBMITTAL OPENING DATE AND SCHEDULE Proposal shall be submitted in hard copy and electronic pdf format on a thumb drive to: Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen, Attn: Cindy Murray, 130 Nicholson Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 3:00 pm (local time) on January 26, 2024. Responses will be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “Administrative services related to grants and project management.” Legibility, clarity, and completeness are essential. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and any Proposal so received shall be returned to the consultant unopened. In addition, electronic submissions by email will not be accepted and will be rejected upon receipt. Proposing consultants will be expected to allow adequate time for the delivery of the Proposal. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing consultant to see that their Proposal is received on time. QUESTIONS AND CLARRIFICATION Any questions or clarifications related to the RFP, or the Scope of Work must be provided in writing by January 19, 2024. All questions or clarification requests shall be made to Jeff Walla, PE at jwalla@evergreenwaterdistrict.com. SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND SOQ CONTENT The Proposal must be organized in accordance with this section. Brevity is appreciated by the District staff reviewing the proposals. The Proposal 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. A Proposal exceeding the specified number of pages may be considered non-responsive, and the Proposal may not be considered. The Proposal 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 Personnel Assigned to the Project (Not to Exceed 2 pages, 40 Points) Identify the proposed personnel to be assigned on this project (an organizational chart is not required). Describe their role, expertise or experience, and any unique qualifications or training. Include at least one team member with 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. Approach to Providing Services (Not to Exceed 2 pages, 30 Points) 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. Provide a simple project schedule showing key task and activity durations, major milestones and deliverables, and critical path activities. A brief schedule narrative should accompany the schedule describing the team’s ability to meet the proposed project duration. Proposal Fee (Not to Exceed 1 pages, 30 points) It is the intent of the Consultant to enter into a contractual agreement with the selected consultant for a term of two (2) years based upon the scope of services outlined within this proposal and the subsequent revision (if necessary) to the scope based upon negotiations. The proposal should contain the total cost (not-to-exceed price) of your proposed services. • Provide a total time and material fee estimate for completing the services described herein. • Provide an estimate of the hours and hourly rates that will be required by various levels of your staff to complete the services and all major deliverables described herein. • Identify all non-labor costs including data processing, forms, fax transmissions, telephone calls, printing, and all other expenses. • Provide hourly rates for additional meetings with District staff beyond those provided for in the scope of services. Appendix A: Key Staff Resumes (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 applicable federal, state, and county laws and regulations. For purposes of this project, the District is issuing a Request for Proposal for a multi-year contract covering administrative services in excess of $50,000. The District’s Amended Procurement Policies for ARPA Project require that such multi-year service contracts be bid at least every 5 years. The Service Provider will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services required, including price and ability to meet strict time limitations. Submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked based on the scoring criteria noted herein by a selection committee. The selection committee will likely consist of four District staff members. 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 shall select the highest scoring firm and proceed to the execution of an agreement. Interviews may be conducted. Jan. 12, 19, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30008 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 7, 2024, 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: A tract of land located Government Lot 1, Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, Flathead County, Montana, and more particulary described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 34, said corner indicated by a found 3/4” re-bar (certified land corner recordation on file with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Kalispell, Montana); thence N 0 degrees 00” W on and along the East boundary of the Southeast quarter of said Section 34 a distance of 420.00 feet to a point; thence S 89 degrees 58’ 00” W, a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects the West boundary of Trumble Creek Road 50.00-foot right-of-way, and which re-bar indicates the Southeast corner of the trac herein described, and which re-bar indicates the true point of beginning of this survey; thence N 88 degrees 58’ 15” W on and along a line parallel with the South boundary of said Section 34, which line is the North boundary of a tract described in Book 675, Page 309, records of Flathead County, Montana, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Southwest corner of the tract herein described, and which re-bar intersects the East boundary of a tract described in Book 244, Page 442, records of Flathead County, Montana; thence N 00 degrees 02’ 00” W on and along a line parallel with said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way, which line is the East boundary of said tract described in Book 244, Page 442, a distance of 264.67 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap, marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Northwest corner of the tract herein described; thence S 88 degrees 58’ 15” E on and along a line parallel with said South boundary of Section 34, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way and which rebar indicates the Northeast corner of the tract herein described; thence S 00 degrees 02’ 00” E on and along said West boundary of Trumble Creek right-of-way, a distance of 264.67 feet to the true point of beginning of this survey. Basis Of Bearings: The East boundary of the Southeast Quarter of Section 34, T30N, R21W, PM, M, Flathead County, Montana, taken as N 00 degrees 02’ 00” W from G.L.O. records. More Correctly Described As: A tract of land located in Government Lot 1, Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Section 34, said corner indicted by a found 3/4” re-bar (certified Land corner recordation on file with the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder, Kalispell, Montana); thence North 00°02’00” West, on and along the East boundary of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 34, a distance of 420.00 feet to a point; thence South 89°58’00” West, a distance of 30.00 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects the West boundary of Trumble Creek Road 50.00 foot right-of-way, and which re-bar indicates the Southeast corner of the tract herein described, and which re-bar indicated the True Point of Beginning of this survey; thence North 88°58’15” West, on and along a line parallel with the South boundary of said Section 34, which line is the North boundary of a tract described in Book 475, Page 309 records of Flathead County, Montana, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicate the Southwest corner of the tract herein described and which re-bar intersects the East boundary of a tract described in Book 244, Page 442, records of Flathead County, Montana; thence North 00°02’00” West, on and along a line parallel with said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right of way, which line is the East boundary of said tract described in Book 244, Page 442, a distance of 264.67 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar with plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar indicates the Northwest corner of the Tract herein described; thence South 88°58’15” East, on and along a line parallel with said South boundary of Section 34, a distance of 196.50 feet to a set 5/8” x 24” re-bar which plastic surv-cap marked “Haiges 2520S”, which re-bar intersects said West boundary of Trumble Creek Road right-of-way and which re-bar indicates the Northeast corner of the tract herein described; thence South 00°02’00” East, on and along said West boundary of Trumble Creek right-of-way a distance of 264.67 feet to the Point of Beginning. Certificate of Survey No. 2010. Basis Of Bearings: the East boundary of the Southeast Quarter in Section 34, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, taken as North 00°02’00” West from G.L.O. records. More commonly known as 2624 Trumble Creek, Kalispell, MT 59901. Darrell R. Karlin and Lenora R. Karlin, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to I.R.E. Processing, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Beneficial Montana Inc. D/B/A Beneficial Mortgage Co., by Deed of Trust on December 19, 2003, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on December 22, 2003, as Instrument No. 200335608280, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. Assignment Dated: April 20, 2018 Assignment Recorded: April 24, 2018 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201800007998 Assignee: U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as indenture trustee, for the holders of the CIM Trust 2021-R2, Mortgage-Backed Notes, Series 2021-R2 Assignment Dated: October 7, 2022 Assignment Recorded: October 20, 2022 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202200027321 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 May 15, 2023, as Instrument No. 202300007140, 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 October 19, 2021, 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 $127,546.63, interest in the sum of $14,138.53, escrow advances of $11,186.56, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $5,208.87 for a total amount owing of $158,080.59, 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 26th day of December, 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. MT21363 Jan. 12, 19, 26, 2024 MNAXLP