Legals for January, 26 2023

NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Ronan quota area as the result of the most recent population census. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Ronan quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Ronan or within 5 miles of Ronan’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Ronan from Polson. A map of the Ronan quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form with an irrevocable letter of credit that meets the requirements outlined in the terms and conditions. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $4,125. The competitive bidding process closes on February 9, 2023, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published on January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE The Montana Department of Revenue, Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, announces the availability of one (1) new original Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Polson quota area as the result of a last available beer license. The available Montana Retail On-Premises Consumption Beer License for the Polson quota area may be located within the corporate limits of Polson or within 5 miles of Polson’s corporate limits but not further than the boundary that separates Polson from Ronan. A map of the Polson quota area can be located at mtrevenue.gov. This license is not eligible to offer gambling under Title 23, chapter 5, part 3, 5, or 6. To enter the competitive bidding process, the individual or business entity must complete and submit electronically a competitive bid form with an irrevocable letter of credit that meets the requirements outlined in the terms and conditions. The competitive bid form and terms and conditions can be found at mtrevenue.gov. The minimum bid for this license is set at $4,125. The competitive bidding process closes on February 9, 2023, at midnight Mountain Standard Time. The highest successful bidder will be notified by the department. The successful bidder must submit an application for licensure within 60 days. Questions? Contact (406) 444-6900 Published on January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on February 2, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Flathead Lake Bird and Cedar Islands Composting Toilets Project, FWP # 7216611 near Big Arm, MT. Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents. The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at: https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/design-and-construction/upcoming-bid-openings A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set. A PRE-BID IS SCHEDULED FOR January 23, 2023 AT 11 A.M. PARTICPANTS SHOULD MEET AT FWP Region 1 HQ, 490 N. Meridian Rd., Kalispell, MT 59901. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. If you would like any further information, please contact Randi Rognlie at (406) 841-4019. All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract. No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities. The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091. DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS STATE OF MONTANA Published on January 12th, 19th & 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Case No/Dept No: DP-22-87 Emily F. Wilmott Ferguson and Coppes, PLLC A Natural Resource Law Firm PO Box 8359 Missoula, MT 59807 Phone: (406) 532 - 2664 Attorney for Personal Representative TWENTITH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF NIEVES DUBUQUE, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed 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 Stephen Lilburn, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Ferguson and Coppes, PLLC, PO Box 8359, Missoula, MT 59807, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 12th day of December 2022. /s/ Brian Dubuque, Personal Representative c/o Emily F. Wilmott Ferguson and Coppes, PLLC A Natural Resource Law Firm PO Box 8359 Missoula, MT 59807 Published on January 19th, 26th & February 2nd, 2022. MNAXLP __________________________

Declaration for Nominations Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of February, 2023 at 5:00 pm is the final date for filing Declarations of Nomination for 2 positions for the Ronan Rural Fire District. Election to be held on May 2, 2023. Contact Elizabeth Sherman at 406-253-4048 or Lake County Elections Office for Declarations of Nomination forms.  Published on January 26th, & February 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Probate Cause# 22-0249-P THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBAL COURT OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA  NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Valerie Meyer Silva, Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Richard Silva, has been appointed Personal Representative 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 Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855.  DATED this 17th of January, 2023. /S/ Richard G Silva Personal Representative Richard Silva  484 S.W. Section Ave  Quincy, WA 98848  Published on January 26th, February 2nd & 9th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Dept. No.2 Cause No. DP 22-92 SHANE N. REELY, ESQ. GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59801 Telephone (406) 541-9700 Telefax (406) 541-9707 shane@goodrichreely.com Attorneys for the Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEVE LEROY SMITH, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned has been appointed as Personal Representative of the abovenamed 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 TERRY LEE SMITH, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Goodrich & Reely, PLLC, 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the aboveentitled Court. DATED this 9th day of December, 2022. Terry Lee Smith Personal Representative GOODRICH & REELY, PLLC 2315 McDonald Avenue, Suite 200 Missoula, Montana 59801 Attorneys for the Personal Representative By: Shane N. Reely, Esq. Published on January 26th, February 2nd & 9th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

SECTION 001000 - INVITATION FOR BIDS SKHA 1-BEDROOM HOMES PHASES 1 AND 2 The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (hereinafter, “OWNER”) will receive bids at 56243 U.S. Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59864 until 3:00 p.m. local time, February 22, 2023, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud, for the construction of Phases 1 and 2 of the 1-Bedroom Homes Project. Bidding: BIDS will be accepted for consideration, until 3:00 p.m. local time on February 22, 2023, at the office of the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, in Pablo, Montana. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority 56243 U.S. Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59864 (if shipped) or Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855 *if mailed*. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “BID for SKHA 1-Bedroom Homes Phase 1” or “BID for SKHA 1-Bedroom Homes Phase 2”. Bidder to indicate the Phase(s) the bid represents, and the envelope should bear on the outside, the name of the BIDDER, Bidder’s address and contractor license number. A complete separate BID is required for each Phase, submitted in separate envelopes. If forwarded by mail the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER. All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided in the specification Documents. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink or typewritten. The BID form just be fully completed and executed when submitted. Any BIDS with conditions or qualifications will not be accepted only one copy of the BID form is required for each phase. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended. Each BIDDER will provide a subcontractor and supplier list with their BID. *Mail delivery first passes through the Tribal mail room and is then delivered to the Housing Authority. Mailed BIDS, therefore, may not be received by the Housing Authority office before the BID Closing time and date unless mailing is allowed extra time. Mailed BIDS received by the Housing Authority after the BID closing time and date, will be considered non-responsive and will be returned unopened. The BIDDER will be responsible to ensure its mailed BID has been received before the BID Closing time and date. BIDS received after this time will not be accepted. No faxed BIDS will be allowed. Mandatory Pre-BID Conference: A mandatory Pre-BID Conference will be held on February 8, 2023, at the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority in Pablo, Montana, at 3:00 p.m. local time. All BIDDERS are required to attend. Failure to attend the Pre-BID conference will result in disqualification. BID Documents: Project documents are available at www.architectswestplans.com. Bidders may download digital files at no cost; Hardcopy sets are available with a refundable deposit of $200 per set plus a non-refundable fee of $30 per set for handling to be submitted by separate checks. General Contractor may obtain two sets of documents; Mech/Elec/First Tier subcontractors may obtain one set of documents via checks payable to Architects West and mailed to Abadan Reprographics, 603 E. 2nd Ave Spokane, WA 99202. Deposits will be returned on receipt of documents for a period of ten days after bid opening, provided they are complete and in clean, usable condition. Additional or partial sets may be purchased. Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at www.architectswestplans.com, and select “Add me as a Plan Holder”. Questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or repro@abadanspokane.com. A complete set of contract documents will also be filed with: Exchanges of Montana: (Missoula, Kalispell, Billings, Great Falls, Bozeman, Butte, and Helena) Associated Builders & Contractors, 1760 E. Trent Ave., Spokane, WA 99202 Abadan Regional Plan Center, 603 E. 2nd Ave. Spokane, WA 99202 Associated General Contractors, 1649 W. Shoreline Dr., Ste. 100, Boise, ID 83702 Spokane Regional Plan Center, 209 N. Havana, Spokane, WA 99202 BONDS: A BID GUARANTEE of not less than 5% of the total BID amount, payable to the OWNER, is required for all BIDS in excess of $25,000. The BID guarantee shall be a certified check, bank draft, U.S. BOND at par value or a BID BOND secured by a surety company. Personal checks are not acceptable. If bidding both Phases 1 and 2, a separate BID BOND is required for each. The BID GUARANTEE will not be returned until the PERFORMANCE and PAYMENT BONDS are verified, executed and approved after which it will be returned. The proposal procedures and award of the CONTRACT will be conducted in accordance with the Instruction to BIDDERS (form HUD 5369), General Conditions of the CONTRACT for Construction (form HUD 5370), and the selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Indian Preference Ordinance 101A, in its most current form. A Performance BOND and a Payment BOND each in the amount of 100 percent (100%) of the CONTRACT price (with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER) will be required to ensure faithful performance of the CONTRACT. Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID BONDS or Payment BONDS and Performance BONDS must file with each BOND a certified and effective date copy of their power of attorney. The party(s) to whom the CONTRACT(s) are awarded will be required to execute the CONTRACT and obtain the Performance BOND and Payment BOND within ten (10) calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the BIDDER. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary CONTRACT and BOND forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the Contract, the OWNER, at his or her option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case the BID Bond accompanying the proposal shall become property of the OWNER. Within ten (10) days of receipt of the NOTICE OF AWARD, BIDDER shall sign the CONTRACT and return to such Party two executed duplicates of the CONTRACT, the acceptable Performance BOND, Payment Bond and Contract signed by the Party to whom the CONTRACT was awarded. Once the OWNER receives these documents they shall have fifteen (15) days to receive attorneys review and sign the CONTRACT. If the OWNER does not execute the CONTRACT within such period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his or her signed CONTRACT. Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the OWNER. The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within fifteen (15) days of the execution of the CONTRACT by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO PROCEED cannot be issued within such period; the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO PROCEED has not been issued within the ten (10) day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the CONTRACT without further liability on the part of either party. This is an Indian Preference BID. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of BIDS. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your BID in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. It is the sole responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. Contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700, ext. 1045, or indianpreference@cskt.org. The project is funded by the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, therefore Davis Bacon Wage rates are provided. This overall project is comprised of thirteen (13) residences to be constructed in two groups or phases: Phase 1 is for seven (7) detached single family one-bedroom homes each on a specific lot, with one being handicap accessible; and Phase 2 is for six (6) detached single family one-bedroom homes each on a specific lot, with one being handicap accessible. Bidders may submit bids for either or both Phase 1 or 2. A complete separate bid is required for each Phase. Each BIDDER is responsible for reading and being thoroughly familiar with the BID Documents. The failure or omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve any BIDDER from any obligation to his or her BID. Right to reject any and all BIDS: This advertisement for BIDS does not commit the OWNER to award a CONTRACT, nor to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the BIDS or to the procurement of supplies. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any and all BIDS, if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the CONTRACT and to complete the work contemplated therein, to waive any informalities or irregularities and to re-advertise when it is in the best interest of the OWNER. The OWNER may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the BIDDER to perform the work, and the BIDDER shall furnish to the OWNER all such information and data for this purpose as the OWNER may request. For questions, contact the Housing Authority: (406) 675-4491, ext. 1520, or nmichel@skha.org. Nolan Michel, Construction Coordinator Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38 Pablo, MT 59855 Published on January 26th, & February 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did December 7, 14, 20, 22, and December 28, 2022, approve claims for payments in the amount of $3,698,285.29 for the period of December 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman. Published on January 26th, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________

Notice is hereby given that the 6th day of February, 2023 at 5:00 pm, is the final date for filing Declarations for Nomination for two 3-year term positions for the St. Ignatius Rural Fire District. Election to be held on May 2nd, 2023. Contact the Lake County Elections Office for Declaration for Nomination forms at the Lake County Courthouse or online at www.lakemt.gov/1184/forms.  Published on January 26th, & February 2nd, 2023. MANXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE The St. Ignatius Town Council has adopted on first reading a revised and amended City Ordinance 2-2-101. The council will take public comment before taking final action at the February 7, 2023 city council meeting at 6:00 P.M. at City Hall on 12 First Avenue, St. Ignatius. The council anticipates that this change, if adopted on second/final reading on February 7, 2023, will become effective thirty days after final approval/adoption. For more information on the revised and amended City Ordinance 2-2-101, please contact City Hall at 745-3791. Mary Leishman Clerk-Treasurer Published on January 26th & February 2nd, 2023. MNAXLP __________________________