Legals for January, 14 2024

NO. 29980 SECTION 00 11 13 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Kalispell AWWTP Kalispell, Montana Equalization Basin Expansion and Fermenter Rehabilitation Project The City of Kalispell, Montana (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP) Equalization Basin Expansion and Fermenter Rehabilitation Project Bids for the construction of the Project will be received via QuestCDN until 2:00 PM local time on Thursday, February 8, 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 Project includes construction of a new 75-foot diameter concrete structure to serve as expanded Equalization (EQ) Basin volume in the near-term and will be converted to a primary clarifier in the future; provide dual submersible pumps; associated piping, mechanical, and electrical components and rehabilitation of the concrete and coatings for the primary sludge fermenter; miscellaneous mechanical improvements.  Bidding documents may be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 1st Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning Tuesday, January 2, 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 or in the City of Kalispell QuestCDN project portal. Click on the project title. A page will open which allows free viewing of the project and plan holders list.  The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. Electronic plan download and electronic bidding can be completed through QuestCDN for a fee of $42.00. Bidding Documents must be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are required to register with the designated website as a Bidding Documents holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a third-party plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered Bidding Documents holders, reports on the Site, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Kalispell Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant (AWWTP) conference room located at 2001 Airport Way, Kalispell, MT 59901. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. This Project is funded with State Revolving Funds (SRF) and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) prior to time of award. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with: 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to the City of Kalispell. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the City, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within fifteen (15) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the City Council, enter into a contract and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within fifteen (15) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the City the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the City legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from City Council. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Section 15.03 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Section 15.03, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the City Council for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. 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). City of Kalispell By /s/ Aimee Brunckhorst City Clerk & Communications Manager Dec, 31, 2023 and Jan. 14, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29984 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of: Jeffrey Theodore Roth Jeffrey Theodore Roth Petitioner Cause No.: DV-23-1437 Notice of Hearing on Name Change ROBERT B ALLISON This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jeffrey Theodore Roth to Jeffrey Theodore Just. The hearing will be held at the Justice Ceneter in Flathead County, 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana on 2/28/2024 at 8:30 a.m. Date:12/26/2023 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court BY: /s/Prisha Quesada Deputy Clerk of Court Dec. 31, 2023 and Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29985 ADVERTISEMENT 2024 TERMINAL APRON EXPANSION AIP NO. 3-30-0046-071-2024 GLACIER PARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT KALISPELL, MONTANA Sealed bids for AIP No. 3-30-0046-071-2024, at Glacier Park International Airport, Kalispell, Montana, will be received by the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, 4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana 59901, until 1:00 p.m., local time, on January 29, 2024, and then opened, read aloud and canvassed. The work involved includes the following: Schedule I: Construct Terminal Apron Expansion (Federal) Schedule II: Construct Apron Connector Taxiway (Federal) Schedule III: Site Grading and Riprap Channel Construction (Federal) Schedule IV: Asphalt Millings Placement and Compaction on  Apron Expansion (Non-Federal)  A complete set of Plans and Bidding Requirements and Contract Documents may be obtained on or after January 3, 2024, on Montanabid.com.  The major work items include unclassified excavation, waste excavation, borrow embankment, subbase course, crushed aggregate base course, asphalt base course paving, concrete paving, underdrain installation, seeding, topsoil, site grading, riprap channel construction, and electrical. All bidders are advised to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions. The project will be discussed and shown to interested bidders at 1:00 p.m., local time on January 10, 2024, at the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, 4170 Highway 2 East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Cashier’s Check in the amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Flathead Municipal Airport Authority, or by Bid Bond in like amount executed by a Surety Company. All bidders are advised that the right is reserved by the Sponsor to waive any informality or irregularity in, or to reject any or all bids. Any questions must be submitted to Kristie Wilson, JACOBS, via email to kristie.wilson@jacobs.com. Questions are due by 1:00 p.m., January 22, 2024. Questions received after this time will not be accepted. Dec. 31, 2023 and Jan 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29986 Request for Proposals to Conduct Herbicide Applications on the Bed of Flathead Lake The project goal is to treat flowering rush on the bed of Flathead Lake in 2024 in a safe, effective, and timely manner. Treatments are for lands lying within the Flathead Indian Reservation. The Salish Kootenai College Extension Program (SKCE) is seeking a qualified commercial applicator(s) to perform herbicide applications on flowering rush during the Flathead Lake drawn down period. The application window is approximately March 15 through May 15, depending on climatic conditions and Flathead Lake filling rate. The work consists of treating approximately seventy-two sites along 62 miles of shoreline, ranging in size from .1 to 3 acres. For a Request for Proposals package contact Virgil Dupuis, SKCE Extension Director and SKC Project Manager. Questions may be directed to him at 406-275-4899, or email him at virgil_dupuis@skc.edu. Bids may be hand delivered to the SKC Business Office with the back of the envelope marked, “2024 Aquatic Herbicide Bid” on Feb 19 at 4:30 pm, or be post marked by Feb 16 , 2024. Salish Kootenai College Business Office c/o Audrey Plouffe PO Box 70  58138 Highway 93 Pablo, MT 59855   Jan. 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29991 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: GASOLINE AND DIESEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025.  DIESEL - estimated usage - 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD - estimated usage - 100,000 gallons SUPER UNLEADED - estimated usage - 5,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed for each delivery point listed below, on the bid form. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork – Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit   Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road   Regular No Lead Gas, Super Unleaded, and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Mixing Plant (OSB Pit) Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel Solid Waste, Landfill   Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. The exception will be the diesel tank at 1249 Willow Glen location, Flathead County Road Department will add winter additive to the tank at the county shop.   Bidder to furnish net state prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on his “Base Price”. For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or “stick” measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax    no federal tax Diesel   include no state tax no federal tax  Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline - All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B.    Diesel Fuel - All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE - If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Commissioners’ Office, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked “GASOLINE AND DIESEL BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana  By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29992 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage     Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28       1,000 tons Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 2,000 tons Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 2,000 tons            Asphalt CSS 1 Tack Oil              30 tons The award of bid will be made to a single vendor who will supply both types of liquid asphalt. The award of bid will be made based on an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage for each type of liquid asphalt and the bidders’ price for each type of liquid asphalt. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage of each type of asphalt for 2024 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the ton F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery, at which time the contractor will be told the type of oil to deliver. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Equipment must be compatible with the County’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery. Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request to Flathead County. Bid to be from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “LIQUID ASPHALT”, must be in the hands of the County Clerk and Recorder, 800 South Main, Commissioners Office, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office in the Courthouse at Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Clerk and Recorder. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29993 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following: PROPANE FUEL Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025.  PROPANE - estimated usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000-gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2-pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information may be listed in the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and/or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocating. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at net state prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a net state prices (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on net state prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, net state prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the net state prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form.   Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE - If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order, or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “PROPANE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interests of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners.  Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29994 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on a WARM MIX ADDITIVE for liquid asphalt: Bidder is to supply a water-free chemical warm mix additive that allows asphalt mix production to occur at temperatures lower than 260 degrees F and mixture compaction as low as 140 degrees F. Warm mix additive must be able to be mixed at the asphalt mix plant location without any specialized equipment. Material must act as both an antistrip and warm mix additive.   Material manufacturer will provide in field support and asphalt crew training when requested by the County. Material manufacturer will provide technical data to assure the County it is getting a proven warm mix and antistrip additive. Technical data must also include recommended dosage rates, mixing temperature ranges and compaction range temperatures. Cost of all requested data, in field support, and training will be included in the bid item’s unit price. Chemical warm mix additive will be supplied in 2,000 lb. plastic totes. Estimated amount of asphalt oil to be utilized for the 2024 asphalt season will be approximately 2,000 tons. The award of bid will be made to a single vendor. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage for 2024 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the pound F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. Bid to be from February 1, 2024, through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if material is not available. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids, plainly marked as “WARM MIX ADDITIVE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024.   BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana  By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29995 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of EMULSIFIED LIQUID ASPHALT & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL: Estimated Usage     Emulsified Asphalt CRS 2P 900 tons Cationic High Float Oil CHFRS-2P 40 tons The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid; actual usage for 2024 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. Bidding is to be by the ton F.O.B. to Flathead County and the specific site, which will be disclosed at the time the order is placed. Bid price is to also include appropriate placement of materials on County site by successful bidder. Distributor to be mounted with a Bear Cat computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000-gallon tank or equivalent. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request of Flathead County. Bidder will be responsible for proper product, temperature, consistency, and application. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery. All orders to be delivered at 7:00 a.m. the next morning. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Bidder will be responsible to provide County with two (2) oil samples to be taken at the point of delivery, before application begins. Oil samples will be labeled and ready to be tested. Labels and attached documentation are to include date, type of material, temperature, and any other information needed for adequate testing. Bid to be from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Bid price is to include on site delivery within Flathead County and for materials to be placed on the road by the vendor. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids must be plainly marked “EMULSIFIED ASPHALT BID & CATIONIC HIGH FLOAT OIL” and must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 4:00pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the County Commissioners, located on the third floor of the old courthouse in Kalispell, Montana.   The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the County Commissioners. Dated this 2nd day of January 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 7, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 29996 Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, P.C. P.O. Box 4955 Whitefish, MT 59937 Telephone (406) 730-2752 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of      PATRICIA L. MILLER-TARPLEY Deceased. Case No. DP-23-313 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Mark L. Miller has been appointed as 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 Lori B. Miller, P.C., attorney for the personal representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 4955, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 3rd day of December 2024. LORI B. MILLER, P.C. By: Lori B. Miller Lori B. Miller, Attorney at Law  Jan. 7, 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30003 INVITATION TO BID  Separate sealed bids for the construction of Rail Park Improvements will be received by the Flathead County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA), 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901 until 11:00 AM, local time on Friday, February 16, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud.  The project consists of:  Sidewalk and boulevard construction along both sides of the existing Rail Park Drive complete with ADA ramps, landscaping, and trees.  Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at FCEDA, 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901 for a fee of $5.00 and on the FCEDA website at https://www.flatheadcountyeda.com/rfps.html.  The contract documents consisting of Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of KLJ Engineering 1830 3rd Ave E #201, Kalispell, MT 59901 in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions to Bidders in MPWSS. Please contact Gary Johnson, KLJ, (406) 300-7101 with any questions. Cost of drawing and Project Manual is $10.00 per set, which is not refundable.  There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of the FCEDA, 44 2nd Ave W, Kalispell, at 2 PM, local time on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Interested Contractors are encouraged to attend. Jan. 10, 14, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30004 CALL FOR BIDS  Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the crushing and stockpiling of three different gravel materials at one Flathead County gravel pit will be received by the County Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana. The work contemplated consists of crushing and stockpiling the following: A. Approximately 100,000 tons of Surface Course Aggregate at the Old Steel Bridge Pit. Crushed material to meet Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 02510, Asphalt Concrete Pavement, Surface Course Aggregate, Type C. The Contractor shall be responsible for developing an asphalt mix design to ensure that the aggregate being crushed will produce a final product in compliance with the specifications. Currently, PG64-22 is the oil used for mix. All required testing shall be conducted by the Contractor. The aggregate shall be placed in three stockpiles: 1. Crushed Course, 2. Crushed Fines, and 3. Natural Fines. B. Approximately 17,500 tons of 3/8 inch Seal Coat Aggregate at the Old Steel Bridge Pit. Crushed material to meet Montana Public Works Standard Specifications, 7th Edition, 2021, Section 02504, Asphalt Seal Coat, 3/8” Seal Coat Aggregate, Table 2.  All required testing shall be conducted by the Contractor. Contractor shall perform sieve analysis every 1,000 tons.   C. Approximately 25,000 tons of sanding material at the Old Steel Bridge Pit. Crushed material to meet MDT Standard Specification. Furnish sand surfacing meeting Grade 4 Table 701-7 gradation requirements.  PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT PASSING SQUARE MESH SIEVES Sieve Size Grade 1 ½ inch (37.5 mm) Grade 1- 100 1 inch (25.0 mm) Grade 2- 100 ¾ inch (19.0 mm) Grade 3- 100 ½ inch (12.5 mm) Grade 4- 100 No. 4 (4.75 mm) Grade 5- 100 No. 10 (2.00 mm) Grade 1- 65 min. Grade 2- 65 min. Grade 3- 65 min. Grade 4- 50 min. Grade 5- 50 min. No. 200 (0.075) Grade 1- 20 max. Grade 2- 20 max. Grade 3- 20 max. Grade 4- 20 max. Grade 5- 20 max. The liquid limit for the material passing the No. 40 sieve is 25 maximum, and the plasticity index cannot exceed 0. Contractor performs sieve analysis (AASHTO T27 and T11) and liquid limit (AASHTO T89 Method A & T87), and plasticity index (AASHTO T90) every 2,000 tons. These three materials are being bid as one project. Only one contract will be awarded for this work. Actual amounts to be crushed shall be determined based upon quantity and unit prices. The County has budgeted $1,100,000 for this work and reserves the right to add or delete quantity of material(s) to meet the budget. Crushed material quantity will be paid for by determining a rodded unit weight (ASTM C29) for product(s) and accompanying owner survey(s) to determine pile volume/weight. All material up to 4 feet shall be crushed. Any material over 4 feet will be considered oversize. Material and pit area may be viewed by making an appointment with the Road Department. The exact location of material to crush and stockpile locations will be designated by the Flathead County Road Department at the time of crushing. Bidders are encouraged to contact the Flathead County Road Department if there are any questions or to set up a time to view the crushing site. Bid proposals must be submitted on a form to be provided for the purpose, addressed to the Board of County Commissioners, Room 302, 800 South Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, and enclosed in an envelope marked, “Proposal for Crushing and Stockpiling Gravel.”   No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by a proposal security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid to secure the bidder’s express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the production and sale of said materials. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier’s check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance bond will be required for the faithful performance of the successful contractor in the full amount of the bid. Specifications, forms of contract, proposal blanks, and full instructions are on file and may be obtained at the Commissioner’s Office, at 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. Flathead County shall assess liquid damages of $200 per day for failure of the contractor to complete the contract in one hundred (100) days. This allows thirty (30) days for the contractor to file a public notice of moving and the State change of location notice. The work MUST be completed by May 31, 2024. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the County Commissioners for extension of the contract without penalty. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates (Highway Construction Services) set by the Montana Department of Labor. The Contractor and all subcontractors 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. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or county that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or county. The successful bidder will also be required to provide proof of Workers’ Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification form the State, as well as satisfy the County’s minimum insurance requirements. All sealed bids, plainly marked as such, must be in the hands of the Clerk to Flathead County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before 4:00 p.m. on February 5, 2024. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 a.m. on February 6, 2024, in the Commissioner’s Chambers, 3rd floor, Old County Courthouse. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County.   The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Dated this 9th day of January, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana      By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman Jan. 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30006 CITY OF WHITEFISH, MONTANA  REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AMBULANCE AND FIRE RESCUE BILLING RATE STUDY The City of Whitefish, Montana, is seeking proposals from experienced, qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive study of our Ambulance and Fire Rescue billing rates. The billing rate study will include a thorough analysis of the market research, cost-of-service, and revenue optimization along with actionable recommendations and implementation strategies. Closing Date and Address: Interested parties shall submit three (3) hard copies of the proposal and one (1) digital copy to Fire Chief Cole Hadley, City of Whitefish, 418 E. 2nd Street, Whitefish, Montana 59937 no later than 4:00 PM local time on the 12th day of February 2024. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope marked “Ambulance and Fire Rescue Billing Rate Study.” Faxed proposals will not be considered. For additional information or to receive the entire Request for Proposals document, please contact Fire Chief Cole Hadley at (406) 863-2491 or chadley@cityofwhitefish.org.  Jan. 14, 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30007 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS  In accordance with 20-9-204 MCA, Smith Valley School District is soliciting Qualifications submittals from interested parties for a Design-Build contract per 18-2-501 MCA. The project will be to plan, design, and generate project costs for the repair and remodel of Building 300 pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 18-2-501. Through the RFQ process, Smith Valley SD intends to screen submittals and select a firm to develop, design, and potentially implement and transition to construction of Building 300. Qualifications submittals will be accepted until 4:00 PM on January 30, 2024 at: Smith Valley School District 2901 US Hwy 2 W Kalispell, MT 59901 The estimated project may include planning, design, cost development, construction and remodel of existing facilities. Performance and Payment bonds, minimum 50% Montana resident workforce, and compliance with Montana State Prevailing Wage Rates (Building) will be required. Interested parties shall obtain and comply with the RFQ document which describes the project, schedule, information to be submitted, and criteria that will be used for selection.  The RFQ document may be obtained at the district office (address above), via email at svsclerk@smithvalleyschool.org by calling (406) 756-4535. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. Jan. 14, 21, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________