Legals for March, 31 2024

NO. 30169 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: btanko@tankolaw.com  Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Special Administrator MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: KENNETH H. COLVILLE, a.k.a. KENNETH COLVILLE, III, a.k.a. KENNETH COLVILLE, the Third, a.k.a. RICK COLVILLE, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2024-0000064-SE Danni Coffman District Court Judge NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed Special Administrator of the above-named Estate. All persons having claims against the said deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Kathryn Gardner, the Special Administrator, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 11 day of March, 2024. /s/ Kathryn Gardner KATHRYN GARDNER, Special Administrator March 17, 24, 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30197 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION BIGFORK 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. 956EU) on March 19, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundary of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) is described as: Parcel A of Sarilda Estates in the West Half of the West Half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-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 11 th 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 Bigfork 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 Bigfork Zoning District. DATED this 19th day of March 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 24, 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30198 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION EVERGREEN 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. 797IM) on March 19, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Evergreen Zoning District located at 532, 534, 536, 538, 540, 544 East Evergreen Drive near Kalispell, Montana from R-1 ‘Suburban Residential’ to R-4 ‘Two-Family Residential’. The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from R-1 ‘Suburban Residential’ to R-4 ‘Two-Family Residential’ is described as: Lots 4, 5, & 6 of Bernard’s Park 4-6 an Amended Subdivision Plat of a Portion of Lots 4, 5, & 6 of Block 1, BERNARD’S PARK in Gov’t Lot 3 and Lot 3, Block 1, Bernards Park in Section 3, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the R-1 and R-4 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 11 th 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 Evergreen 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 Evergreen Zoning District. DATED this 19 th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 24, 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30199 SECTION I INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed Bids will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901 until 4:00 p.m., local time, Wednesday, April 10, 2024, for the 2024 Dust Cost Share Program. All received Bids will be opened and read aloud at 9:00 a.m., local time, Thursday, April 11, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. The Project consists of placing magnesium chloride throughout the Flathead County Roadway System. The Bid will consist of placing approximately 641,703 linear feet of magnesium chloride on existing roadways, assumed at 24 feet wide.   Various roadways will be receiving magnesium chloride in Flathead County, and the Contractor should be prepared to mobilize equipment on a daily basis. All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file with the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana, (406) 758-5790. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request. Contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “official” Bid Proposal form, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of bidding documents may also be obtained in the form of printed contract documents, specifications, along with maps and the “official” Bid Proposal for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted on the “official” Bid Proposal form and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. A pre-bid conference will be held at the office of the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department commencing at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Those interested in bidding on the project are encouraged to attend this meeting. Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of Award, the successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond guaranteeing faithful performance and the payment of all bills and obligations arising from the performance of the contract. The bonds will each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. Work at the site is to commence within 10 calendar days after the written Notice to Proceed is issued. Completion of the work is required within 21 calendar days following commencement of work. The project includes liquidated damages that will be assessed as set forth in the Special Provisions per calendar day if the work is not complete within the allotted contract time. Each bidder will be required to be registered with the State of Montana, Department of Labor and Industry prior to bidding on this project.  No Bid may be withdrawn within a period of 60 days after the date for opening bids. The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County reserves the right to reject all Bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 19th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 24, 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30211 On Wednesday, April 10, 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 DOE State Plan Application”. The link to the Zoom webinar is https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82496289541?pwd=V213UUxMQ2JTS1V0Zi9yUWdLazR0dz09. 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 Thursday, March 28, 2024, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 10, 2024. March 28, 29, 31 and April 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30212 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY Alana Myers Petitioner, vs Jamie Miscampbell Keith Seefeldt Respondent. Your Case No. DV-23-1229 ROBERT B ALLISON Summons for Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Petitioner within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. The action is brought to obtain damages to property of petitioner stolen furniture by Respondent and past due rent.  DATED this 8th day of February, 2024 PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court By: /s/ Michelle Davis Deputy Clerk March 24, 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30200 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2023 Flathead County Hell Roaring Creek Culvert Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete the culvert slip lining rehabilitation of approximately 62 feet of existing 72-inch CMP culvert under East Lake Shore Drive. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request from the office of Robert Peccia & Associates (RPA), 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 752-5025. Contact Robert Peccia & Associates for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, www.rpa-hln.com/projects-bidding , however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact Robert Peccia & Associates at the address stipulated above to obtain an “Official” Bid Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The 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) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact Robert Peccia & Associates at (406) 752-5025. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of Robert Peccia & Associates, 102 Cooperative Way, Suite 300, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 11, 2024. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 PM, local time, on Monday, April 15, 2024. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 AM, local time, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. 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 Flathead County. 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 County, 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 ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, 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 ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County 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 the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve 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 County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. 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). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 19th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl     Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30222 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. 837FG) on March 26, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a por-tion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) to R-2.5 (Rural Residential) are described as: Parcel 1: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 17314, a tract of land situated, lying, and being in the SE ¼ of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Parcel 2: A 60-foot easement as described in Easement recorded March 1, 1977 as Instrument No. 2409 and as depicted on Certificate of Survey No. 1964. A 60-foot Private Road and Utility Easement granted in Quitclaim Deed recorded May 31, 2006 as Instrument No. 2006-151-11170, and depicted on Certificate of Survey No. 12739 and Certificate of Survey No. 17314, records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-5 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 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 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 26th day of March 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30223 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HODGSON ROAD 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. 819G) on March 26, 2024, to change the zoning designation in a por-tion of the Hodgson Road Zoning District from SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural to SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural. The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 Suburban Agricultural to SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural are described as: A tract of land situated, lying and being in the South Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as Tract 3A on Certificate of Survey No. 6366 and Tract 1 on Certificate of Survey No. 9495. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-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: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. 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 Hodgson Road 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 Hodgson Road Zoning District. DATED this 26th day of March, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30230 CALL FOR BIDS - AMENDED City of Columbia Falls, Montana WWTP Improvements General Notice City of Columbia Falls (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Improvements Project HDR Project Number 10330911 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the City of Columbia Falls City Hall located at 130 6th St W, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 until Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time at which time the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Original copies must be submitted; no faxed or electronic bids will be accepted.  The Project includes the following Work: 1. Expansion of the existing bioreactor from a 3-stage A2O process to a 5-stage Bardenpho process. Work includes the addition of a post-anoxic zone, a post-aerobic zone, and associated equipment. 2. Furnishing a supplemental carbon unit.  3. Mixed liquor recycle (MLR) piping improvements.  4. Provide new redundant high speed aeration blower.  5. Provide new redundant sludge thickening equipment which includes construction of a new building with thickening room, chemical room, and electrical room. Work also includes a new equipment platform, HVAC systems, replacement of existing WAS pumps and installation of new VFDs, and associated structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation necessary to create a complete and workable system. 6. Pretreatment Building improvements including expansion of existing building, installation of new redundant mechanical fine screen with screenings washer/compactor, HVAC improvements, and other miscellaneous electrical, controls, building, piping and valve improvements. 7. Provide new sewage receiving station.  Bids are requested for the following Contract: City of Columbia Falls, WWTP Improvements Project Obtaining the Bidding Documents The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:30 PM local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below. Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office. Paper copies of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Issuing Office by paying a deposit of $150.00 for each set. Bidders who return full sets of the Bidding Documents in good condition within 10 days after receipt of Bids will receive a full refund. Non-Bidders and Bidders who obtain more than one set of the Bidding Documents, will receive a refund of $75.00 for documents returned in good condition within the time limit indicated above. Make deposit checks for Bidding Documents payable to “HDR Engineering, Inc.” and mailed to Devie Bessette, 700 SW Higgins Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, MT 59803.  Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, paper Bidding Documents will be sent via the prospective Bidder’s delivery service or electronic documents shared via an online cloud storage system. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method chosen. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: Format Cost Bidding Documents (including half-size Drawings) $150.00 Electronic download of Bidding Documents via hyperlink to cloud storage $0 Project Funding The “Columbia Falls WWTP Improvements” project is funded with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Bidder must meet all requirements of the appropriate Federal/State agencies, as indicated in the specifications. Pre-bid Conference A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Columbia Falls WWTP located at 600 Veteran Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Instructions to Bidders 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. CONTRACTOR and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project will be required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the DLI, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 444-7734. CONTRACTOR is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of City of Columbia Falls and the State of Montana.  By entering a Bid the CONTRACTOR agrees that all hiring by CONTRACTOR of persons doing work on this project shall be on the basis of merit and qualifications. The CONTRACTOR will have a policy to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable State and Federal anti-discrimination laws, regulations, and contracts. The CONTRACTOR will not refuse employment to a person, bar a person from employment, or discriminate against a person in compensation or in a term, condition, or privilege of employment because of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, age, marital status, national origin, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, except when the reasonable demands of the position require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction. The CONTRACTOR shall be subject to and comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Section 140, Title 2, United States Code, and all regulations promulgated thereunder. CONTRACTOR represents it is, and for the term of this project will be, in compliance with the requirements of the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and Section 39-3-104, MCA (the Montana Equal Pay Act).  Each Bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or a Bid Bond payable to City of Columbia Falls, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. Successful BIDDER(s) shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount. Insurance, as required, shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and certificates of that insurance shall be provided.  No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above.  City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities to postpone the award of the Contract for a period of sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid which is in the best interest of City of Columbia Falls. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Columbia Falls By: Barb Staaland Title: City Clerk March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30229 FLATHEAD VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTICE OF MAIL BALLOT ELECTION FVCC SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION, MAY 7, 2024 The Board of Trustees for Flathead Valley Community College, School District No. 7, of Flathead County, State of Montana, will hold the Annual Regular School Election by mail ballot on Tuesday, the 7th day of May, 2024. Voting will end at 8:00 p.m. on Election Day. The designated place of deposit will be located at:  Flathead County Election Office, 290 B North Main St., Kalispell, MT  Positions for membership in the Flathead Valley Community College District to be voted on are as follows: in the Flathead/Glacier High School District one (1) two-year term expiring in 2026 one (1) three-year term expiring in 2027 in the Bigfork/Columbia Falls/Whitefish School District one (1) three-year term expiring in 2027 Flathead Valley Community College will pay their portion of the School Election and perform such other acts as are specified in the School Laws of Montana that are necessary in the conduct of this election. Suzanne DeCamp Print Name of District Clerk /s/ Suzanne DeCamp Signature of District Clerk DATED this 28th day of March, 2024. March 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30232 CITY OF KALISPELL REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS Kalispell’s Response to Emerging Contaminant PFAS: New Water Sources and/or Treatment Alternatives Project Pursuant to the authority granted to it under MCA 7-5-4301(2)(a)., the City of Kalispell seeks to procure a qualified professional consulting engineer to provide professional engineering services including analysis, design, and construction engineering for water infrastructure improvements for a new well, transmission main, and water tower as designated in the 2018 Kalispell Water Facility Plan. The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be received by the City Clerk at 201 First Avenue East, (PO Box 1997, 59903), Kalispell, Montana, by 5:00 p.m. local time, April 19, 2024. Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to Susie Turner, Public Works Director, at 758-7852 or sturner@kalispell.com. RFQ instructions including the anticipated scope of work, common tasks, response strategy, selection criteria and process, requirements, and schedule can be found on the city website at https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. March 31 and April 7, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30233 FLATHEAD COUNTY FINANCE DEPARTMENT 800 South Main, Room 214 - Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone (406) 758-5538 Fax (406) 758-5840 February 05, 2024 Flathead County Board of Commissioners, Approval of County Expenses for period of January 1-31, 2024: Claims: $2,918,299.24 Credit Card: $503,692.95 Payroll: $3,518,173.53 Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you, Amy Dexter Finance Director March 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30234 PUBLIC NOTICE The Flathead County Board of Commissioners approved payroll and claims for payment in the amount of $6,938,185.51 for the period beginning January 1, 2024 and ending January 31, 2024.   The full and complete claim list is available for public view in the Finance Office, Flathead County Courthouse, 800 S Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana or online at https://flathead.mt.gov/finance/. Individual requests for personal copies will be accepted by the Finance Office. Claims for the month of January 2024 are approved this 5th day of February, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl                Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman By: /s/Debbie Pierson Debbie Pierson, Clerk & Recorder  March 31, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________