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Legals for September, 15 2024

| September 15, 2024 12:00 AM

NO. 30596 NVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for the Lower Zone Storage Tank Replacement – Schedule 1: Reservoir 1 project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to demolish and reconstruct Reservoir 1 and its surrounding infrastructure. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning August 11, 2024, through QuestCDN and bidding documents must be submitted through QuestCDN. Bidding instructions and the portal for QuestCDN are on the City website at: https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 26, 2024. At that time, all bids will be publicly opened in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 1st Ave. East, Kalispell 59901. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at City Hall in the First Floor conference room at 201 1st Ave E at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Plan holders may also attend virtually. Any bidder wishing further information may obtain the same from the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Phone 406-758-7720. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 21, 2023. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk & Communications Manager August 11 and September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

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

NO. 30696 SURPLUS PROPERTY RESOLUTION September 11, 2024  SURPLUS PROPERTY DISPOSAL  Bigfork Elementary School District No. 38 Bigfork High School District No. 38 Flathead and Lake Counties  Bigfork, Montana 59911  WHEREAS, the trustees of Bigfork Elementary & High School District No. 38 declared surplus property at a business meeting on September 11, 2024;  WHEREAS, the surplus property includes iMacs, Chromebooks, 4 metal four drawer filing cabinets, 2 refrigerators;  WHEREAS, the items are no longer needed by the district;  WHEREAS, the District would like to dispose of the items;  THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the items will be sold and or disposed of after Monday, September 30, 2024.  Approved by the Board of Trustees of Bigfork Elementary and High School District No. 38, Flathead and Lake Counties, on September 11, 2024 at a regular meeting held in the Bigfork High School library.  ATTEST:  Paul Sandry Chairperson  Lacey Porrovecchio Clerk  September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30698 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT The Flathead County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the items listed below on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. 1. A request from Zachary Michnal for an after the fact Conditional Use Permit for a ‘Home Occupation’ to allow for an automobile mechanic shop on property located at 665 Aero Lane near Bigfork, Montana. The property is located within the Bigfork Zoning District and is zoned ‘SAG-5 Suburban Agricultural’.  The property totals approximately 3.806 acres and can legally be described as Tract A of Certificate of Survey No. 2624 in the Northwest Quarter of Section 34, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Bigfork Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church, 8559 Highway 35 in Bigfork. 2. A request from Joel Aro on behalf of Powder River Development Services on property owned by Douglas and Carri Hancock, for a variance to cellular communication tower height and setbacks. The applicant is requesting a variance to the height and setback of the cellular communications tower from the edge of the Highway 2 right-of-way, as found within Section 5.13.115(3) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR). The property is located at 9885 Highway 2 West near Marion, MT and is zoned ‘Scenic Corridor’. The property is approximately 19.193 acres and can be legally described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 8254 in the SE ¼ of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.  3. A request from Joel Aro on behalf of Powder River Development Services on property owned by Douglas and Carri Hancock, for a Conditional Use Permit to place a wireless communications tower on the subject property. The application indicates the tower will be 150 feet tall with a 4-foot lightning rod and will be placed 800 feet from the Highway 2 right-of-way within a 100’ x 100’ fenced compound. The property is located at 9885 Highway 2 West near Marion, MT and is zoned ‘Scenic Corridor’. The property is approximately 19.193 acres and can be legally described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 8254 in the SE ¼ of Section 5, Township 26 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana.  4. A request from Joseph Schmit, for an after the fact Conditional Use Permit to establish a ‘Guest House’, on property located at 5560 N. Ashley Lake Road near Kila, MT. The property is located within the Ashley Lake Zoning District and is zoned ‘AL Ashley Lake’. The property is 1.43 acres and can be legally described as Lot 2 of Crystal Shores in Section 15, Township 28 North, Range 24 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. This item will be reviewed by the Ashley Lake Land Use Advisory Committee on Thursday, September 26, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Conference Room of the South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200, Kalispell, Montana. 5. A request from Joel Aro on behalf of Powder River Development Services on property owned by Winter Sports, Inc., for a conditional use permit to place a wireless communications tower on the subject property. The application indicates the tower will be a 60-foot-tall monopole with a 25’ x 50’ fenced compound. The property is located at 844 Glades Drive near Whitefish, Montana and is zoned ‘BM-1 Big Mountain Resort Residential.’  The property can be legally described as Tract 3 in the SE ¼ of Section 2, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. 6. A request from WGM Group Inc., on behalf of White Chip, LLC., for a conditional use permit to establish an ‘Community Residential Facility’ to establish a prelease center for the Montana Department of Corrections. The property is located at 1150 East Oregon Street near Kalispell. and is zoned ‘R-5 Two-Family Residential’. The property is 2.982 acres and can be legally described as Tract 2 of COS 14094 of the SE ¼ NW ¼ and SW ¼ NE ¼ of Section 8, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. All decisions made by the Board of Adjustment are considered final actions. Interested parties are encouraged to attend the meeting to make their views or concerns known to the Board. Written comments are strongly encouraged and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, no later than 5:00 pm, October 1, 2024. Information and documents pertaining to the above requests are on file in the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Ste 220 Kalispell, MT 59901, and may be reviewed during regular office hours, or you may call (406) 751-8200 for more information.  Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the Planning & Zoning Office at 751-8200 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/Erik K Mack Erik K Mack, AICP® Planning Director September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30699 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA In re NorthWestern Energy’s, Energy West Montana, Inc.’s, and Cut Bank Gas Company’s Joint Application for Approval of the Purchase and Sale of Assets and Associated Relief Docket 2024.08.088 September 11, 2024 Notice of Application and Intervention Deadline      1. On August 28, 2024, NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy, Energy West Montana, Inc., and Cut Bank Gas Company (together “Joint Applicants”) filed with the Montana Public Service Commission (“Commission”) a Joint Application for Approval of the Purchase of Sale of Assets (“Joint Application”). The Joint Applicants represent that they have entered an Asset Purchase Agreement in which NorthWestern Energy agreed to purchase certain assets and liabilities of Energy West Montana Inc. (“EWM”) and Cut Bank Gas Company (“CBGC”) for a base purchase price of $39 million. The Asset Purchase Agreement requires Commission approval. If the Commission approves the transaction, Joint Applicants represent that EWM and CBGC will no longer operate as public utilities in Montana after the acquisition. Joint Applicants represent that NorthWestern Energy will provide gas distribution service for EWM’s and CBGC’s customers going forward. 2. A copy of the Joint Application is publicly available at the Commission’s business office, 1701 Prospect Avenue, Helena, MT 59601, and online at the Commission’s website (psc.mt.gov) under Docket No. 2024.08.088. A copy of the filing may also be available at the office of the Montana Consumer Counsel (“MCC”), which represents consumer interests before the Commission, 111 North Last Chance Gulch, Suite 1B, Helena, MT 59601, (406) 444-2771. Interested parties can register on the Commission’s website to receive notice of filings in this docket. Instructions for subscribing to notices of filings are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help.  3. The Commission invites any interested party affected by NorthWestern’s Petition to intervene in this docket. To intervene, a party must file a petition to intervene with the Commission no later than September 27, 2024. A party seeking intervention must file an electronic petition on the Commission’s website at reddi.mt.gov. All filings must be made in REDDI and hard copies are not required. A party seeking intervention must also mail a copy of the petition to MCC at P.O. Box 201703, Helena, MT 59620, to NorthWestern’s attorneys, Sarah Norcott and Shannon Heim, 208 N. Montana Ave., Suite 200, Helena, MT 59601, and EWM/CBGC’s attorneys Nikolas Stoffel and Austin Rueschhoff, Holland & Hart LLP, 555 17th Street, Suite 3200, 4. The Commission invites members of the public who do not wish to formally intervene to submit written public comments on the matter to the Commission at 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, MT 59620, or by email to pschelp@mt.gov. Public comment may also be submitted in REDDI. Instructions for submitting public comments in REDDI are available at psc.mt.gov/reddi-help (select “Submit a Public Comment”). All comments received will be public records. Personal or private information should not be included in comments. 5. The Commission’s jurisdiction over this matter is provided in Title 69 and Title 2, Chapter 4 of the Montana Code Annotated; Title 38, Chapters 2 and 5 of the Montana Administrative Rules; and any prior orders of the Commission relevant to the issues presented. DONE and DATED September 11, 2024, by the Montana Public Service Commission through delegation to staff.  JAMES BROWN, President JENNIFER FIELDER, Vice President TONY O’DONNELL, Commissioner RANDALL PINOCCI, Commissioner Dr. ANNIE BUKACEK,Commissioner September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 30701 Grizzly Mini Storage, located at 466 Ash Rd, Kalispell, is having a storage auction on September 24, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. 222-Fredenberg 615-Skamnes 634,120-Messick 528-Hughes 618-Rosalez 18-Underhill 734-Thompson September 15, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________