Legals for October, 31 2024

NOTICE OF WATER RATE INCREASE FOR THE WOODS BAY/LAKE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the Woods Bay/Lake County Water and Sewer District, Lake County, Montana, met on the 16th day of September 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the District office at 108 Harbor Heights Blvd in Bigfork, Montana, for a scheduled meeting. The District Board intends to increase rates by 5% to cover increased operating expenses for the water system, effective December 1, 2024. Al persons interested may appear and be heard at said time and place. For further information regarding the meeting, contact Julie Spencer, District Manager, at the District office or by phone at 406-837-4566. 1. Increasethewaterbaseratefor3⁄4”metersforWoodsBaycustomersfrom$49.60to$52.05 and for Sheaver’s Creek customers from $53.70 to $56.35. The larger size meter users will see an increase in base rate based on capacity units of meter being used. 2. Increase the water gallonage rate per thousand gallons used over the minimum allowed per meter size from $2.70 to $2.80 for 5,001 to 12,500 gallons; from $3.80 to $3.95 for over 12,501. 3. Hydrant meter rental rate will be the same as for a 1” meter rate. 4. Mailing of Notice. The District Secretary shall post the above Notice to the District’s website bigforkwater.com and include the message regarding the notice when mailing the bills to al water and wastewater customers of the District at least 7 days prior to the effective date of the rate increase in accordance with Section 7-13-2275 (5), MCA. MCA 7-13-2275 (5) A public hearing is not required for a cumulative rate increase of less than or equal to 5% within a 12-month period fi the board provides notification of the increase to persons within the district on whom the rate will be imposed at least 10 days prior to the passage or enactment of the ordinance or resolution implementing the increase. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 10TH, 17TH, 24TH AND 31ST, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF Shirley Mae Cummings, Deceased. Dept. No. 1 Probate No. DP-23-10 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 (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 Gordon G. Cummings, Jr., the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, in care of Cassie R. Dellwo, at 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C, Missoula, Montana 59801, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 25th day of September, 2024. /s/ Gordon G. Cummings, Jr. Personal Representative c/o Cassie R. Dellwo FIVE VALLEYS LAW, P.L.L.C. 1410 S. Reserve St., Suite C Missoula, MT 59801 PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO MONTANA. Eagle Bank Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) and Katrina Joseph Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0002-SC SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: Katrina Joseph Last Known Address, if any: PO Box 1085 Polson, MT 59860 The CSKT Tribal Court Located of the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana will hold a hearing at the following time and location or at a later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: November 12th, 2024 Time: 9:00am Phone Number: (406)275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine Summons and Complaint for money owed. The hearing will take approximately 30 minutes. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of this publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgement by default. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION Eagle Bank, Plaintiff VS Alisha Y McDanal, Defendant Cause No 24-0003-CV SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION THE TRIBAL COURT SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT: You are hereby summoned to respond to the above-captioned complaint filed in Tribal Court. You have 15 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Tribal holidays) from the last date of publication of this summons in which to file your written answer with the Tribal Court. If you fail to respond to the complaint within the time provided under law, a default judgment may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint in the amount of $4,726.19 plus interest and costs to date. This Summons by Publication is issued pursuant to Title 1, chapter ,2 Part ,7 Rule 9(3), of the CS&KT laws codified. DATED this 1st day of May, 2024. /S/ Mona Haynes Clerk/Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP _________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Property Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on December 2, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST December 2, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2024 Real Estate Property Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on June 2, 2025. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST June 2, 2025. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4th AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 **Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check.** Currently due property taxes may be paid on line at: HTTP://LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7225 or 406-883-7224. This notice is published in accordance with 15-16-101 Montana Code Annotated. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE 2024 Mobile Home Taxes Due The first half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes were due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on May 31, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST May 31, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. The second half of 2024 Mobile Home Taxes are due on or before 5:00 p.m. MST on November 30, 2024. Tax payments made through the mail will be considered current if postmarked on or before 5:00 pm MST November 30, 2024. Payments postmarked after this date will be assessed penalty, interest and returned. Payments may be mailed to: LAKE COUNTY TREASURER, TAX DEPT. 106 4TH AVE EAST, POLSON MT 59860 **Please include Tax ID or payment stub with your check. ** Currently due mobile home taxes may be paid on line at: WWW.LAKEMT.GOV There is a 3% convenience fee to pay by credit/debit card. Payments made online must be received by 5:00 pm MST of the due date. All past due taxes must be paid utilizing our office by calling 406-883-7224 or 406-883-7225. This notice is published in accordance with MCA 15-24-202. Robin G Vert-Rubel Lake County Treasurer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH & 31ST. 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

NOTICE OF NAME CHANGE Montana 20th Judicial District Court, Lake County In the Matter of the Name Change of Shayna Cullinan: Shayna Cullinan, Petitioner, Cause No.: DV-24-207 Dept No.: Dept 1 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Shayna Nichole Cullinan to Shayna Nichole Laabs-Booth The hearing will be on 11/13/2024 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Lake County Dated 10/01/2024 /S/ Mary Rensvold, Deputy Clerk of District Court PUBLISHED OCTOBER 17TH, 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP ___________________

NOTICE TO CREDITORS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of: TRACY GENE SCHLEMMER, Deceased. Probate No. DP-24-67 NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is given that Timothy Earl Schlemmer was appointed Personal Representative of this Estate. All persons having claims against the Estate are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or the claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented by delivering or mailing a written statement of the claim to the Personal Representatives at: David J. Hagestad, Brien B. Birge, and Patricia N. Morse HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, P.L.L.C. 2425 West Central Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59801 DATED this 16th day of October, 2024. By: Brien B. Birge HAGESTAD LAW GROUP, PLLC Attorneys for Applicant/Personal Representative, Timothy Earl Schlemmer PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Notice of Method of Counting Ballots, Public Test, Post-Election Audit, and County Canvass for the November 5, 2024, General Election All the events listed below are open to the public and will occur at the Lake County Courthouse at 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860. Notice is hereby given that the Public Test for the ExpressVote voting system, and the DS-450 Tabulators will occur in the Large Conference Room on the courthouse’s third floor at 10:00 am on Friday, October 25. Ballot preparation for tabulation will begin at 10 am on Friday, November 1, 2024, in the Large Conference Room and continue Monday, November 4, at 8 am. Absentee ballots will be publicly counted by appointed election judges beginning at noon and ending at 5 pm on Monday, November 4, by a DS 450 Central Tabulator. The count will resume at 8 am on Election Day. Preliminary results will be posted beginning after 8 pm on Election Day @https://electionresults.mt.gov. Montana law requires any person participating or observing the procedures of the count to take an oath that they will not discuss the results of the early counting of votes at any time before the closing of the polls on Election Day. A person who knowingly violates this law shall be imprisoned for a term not to exceed two years and/or a fine in an amount not less than $100,000 and not more than $500,000. Any person observing the county’s procedures must take the oath provided in 13-15-207(4) MCA, sign in, and wear a name tag. Technology is not permitted for observers in the election office or the counting center. Cell phones, Tablets, cameras, and other audio or video equipment or electronic devices will not be allowed. Accepted provisional ballots will be counted and added to the vote totals in the Large Conference Room at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 12. The Post-Election Audit will be held at 9 am on Thursday, November 14, in the Election Office, Room 121. The County Canvass of the election will be held at 3 pm on Tuesday, November 19, in the Commissioner’s Chambers. DATED this 17TH day of October 2024. /s/Toni Kramer Election Administrator Lake County, Montana PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the St Ignatius City Hall, 12 First Ave, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 until 11:00 a.m. local time on November 5th, 2024, for construction of the ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024 (Project). Bidders shall submit sealed bids addressed to Town of St Ignatius, enclosed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside “ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024.” Envelope shall include contractor’s name, mailing address, and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud as soon as possible after the bid closing. This Project will be subject to all applicable state and local regulations as indicated within the specifications. All work must be substantially complete in accordance with to the awarded contract and work schedules and final completion within 30 days. The notice to proceed is anticipated for November 2024 and a winter shutdown is anticipated. The site of the work is located within the Town of St Ignatius, Montana. The work generally includes installation of 12” gravity sewer main, replacement of 8” gravity sewer main, manhole installation, bypass pumping, surface restoration and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Town of St Ignatius, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders 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 certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual can be furnished to Contractors from WGM Group, 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 728-4611 by email. Additional information can be found in the Instructions to Bidders section of the project documents. In addition, the bid proposal may also be examined at the following location: Missoula Plans Exchange Phone: (406) 549-5002 Email: mpe@vemcoinc.com The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. There will be an optional pre-bid conference meeting for interested bidders held at City Hall in St Ignatius at 13:00 p.m. local time on October 28th, 2024. I walk of the project area will follow the meeting. The contractor’s representatives are strongly encouraged to attend. The Town of St Ignatius reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Town of St Ignatius. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The Town of St Ignatius is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to the Construction Project Manger, Adam Pummill of WGM Group (apummill@wgmgroup.com). PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Notice is hereby given that bids will be received at the St Ignatius City Hall, 12 First Ave, St. Ignatius, MT 59865 until 11:00 a.m. local time on November 5th, 2024, for construction of the ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER REPAIRS 2024 (Project). Bidders shall submit sealed bids addressed to Town of St Ignatius, enclosed in envelopes plainly marked on the outside “ST IGNATIUS EMERGENCY SEWER RE-ALIGNMENT.” Envelope shall include contractor’s name, mailing address, and Montana Contractor’s Registration Number. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud as soon as possible after the bid closing. This Project will be subject to all applicable state and local regulations as indicated within the specifications. All work must be substantially complete in accordance with to the awarded contract and work schedules and final completion within 30 days. The notice to proceed is anticipated for November 2024 and a winter shutdown is anticipated. The site of the work is located within the Town of St Ignatius, Montana. The work generally includes installation of 12” gravity sewer main, replacement of 8” gravity sewer main, manhole replacement or rehabilitation, trenchless casing pipe installation, bypass pumping, surface restoration and related work in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Town of St Ignatius, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful Bidders 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 certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. A complete set of the Contract Documents and Project Manual can be furnished to Contractors from WGM Group, 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, (406) 728-4611 by email. Additional information can be found in the Instructions to Bidders section of the project documents. In addition, the bid proposal may also be examined at the following location: Missoula Plans Exchange Phone: (406) 549-5002 Email: mpe@vemcoinc.com The contractor and any of the contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) except as listed in MCA 39-9-211. There will be an optional pre-bid conference meeting for interested bidders held at City Hall in St Ignatius at 3:00 p.m. local time on October 28th, 2024. I walk of the project area will follow the meeting. The contractor’s representatives are strongly encouraged to attend. The Town of St Ignatius reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Town of St Ignatius. Award of the project will be contingent upon receiving funding and award concurrence from project funding agencies. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. The Town of St Ignatius is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be submitted in writing to the Construction Project Manger, Adam Pummill of WGM Group (apummill@wgmgroup.com). PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH & 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE THE MARRIAGE OF KIMI TALLMAN NEBRES, Petitioner, and ROBERT NEBRES, Respondent. Cause No. DR-24-96 SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT, ROBERT NEBRES: YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner’s attorney within twenty-one (21) days after service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgement will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. This action is brought to obtain a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage between the above named parties. Witness my hand and the seal of said Court, the 10th day of October, 2024. /S/ Becky Jackson, Deputy Clerk PUBLISHED OCTOBER 24TH, 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE The Board of Lake County Commissioners did September 5, 11, 12, 19, 26th and October 2, 2024, approve claims for payments in the amount of $3,994,072.79 for the period of September 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. BOARD OF LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS /s/ Gale Decker, Chairman PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31ST & NOVEMBER 7TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

Summary of Revenues & Expenditures of Lake County Schools Based on District Trustees’ Reports for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Pursuant to Montana school law, MCA 20-3-205, the required information will be available in print at the following sites: Lake County Commissioners’ Office at the Lake County Courthouse Each School District Office in Lake County Lake County Superintendent of Schools Office at the Lake County Courthouse As well, the information will be digitally posted on the Lake County website under Lake County Superintendent/Facts and Figures Or mailed to you by request, please call 406-883-7262. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

LEGAL NOTICE SARGENT FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION Mark Lorang, on behalf of William Sargent representing Sargent Family Revocable Trust, has applied for a floodplain development permit for a shoreline erosion project on the subject property within the 100-year floodplain of Flathead Lake. The project includes the installation of 73.5 cubic yards of mixed gravel and cobble along a +/-90-foot span of shoreline. The subject property is legally described as block 9, lot 8, of Woodsbay Homesite, located within section 19 of T26N, R19W. Information regarding the proposal is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be considered. The deadline to submit comments is November 15, 2024. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept., 106 Fourth Ave East, Polson, MT 59860, or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

CORRECTED LEGAL NOTICE On Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 3:30 pm, the Lake County Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in the large conference room (Room 316) of the Lake County Courthouse. The options for attendance are through ZOOM* or in person. The hearing will include the following items: CORRECTED SULLIVAN CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Mark Sullivan, represented by Northwest Design Studio Inc., is requesting conditional use approval to allow for disturbance of slopes exceeding 25% on lakefront lots outside of the 50-foot vegetative buffer zone, and two variance requests. One variance is for slope disturbance within the 50-foot buffer zone and one variance is for reconstruction of existing stairways greater than 2 feet above the natural ground level within the 50-foot buffer zone. The request is associated with the creation of a stairway to access the lake, a storage area and landscaping. The +/-2.53-acre subject property is located at 35172 Snowberry Lane, Polson, MT within the Finley Point Zoning District, sub-unit D – Finley Point Lakeshore. SCHAMERHORN & DEAN CONDITIONAL USE Sean Schamerhorn & Amy Dean are requesting a conditional use approval to build a guest house in the Masumola Zoning District. The conditional use request is in association with the construction of a single-family residence and a guest house. The 40.128- acre parcel is located at 31771 Fox Trail, Polson and is legally described as a tract of land being the NW ¼ NW ¼ in section 20 of T23N, R20W, further shown and described as being parcel 4 on COS 5149. Information regarding the agenda items is available from the Lake County Planning Dept. Written comments received by November 4, 2024 will be included in the staff report to the board. All written and verbal comments are welcome and will be forwarded to the board for their consideration. Comments received after November 4 will be provided to the board at the meeting, which may not provide sufficient time for review of the comment. Comments may be mailed to Lake County Planning Dept, 106 4th Ave E, Polson, MT 59860 or e-mailed: planning@lakemt.gov . *Please note: If you would like to attend the public hearing via ZOOM, please contact the Planning Department at the email above or at (406) 883-7235 prior to the meeting to receive instructions regarding how to attend the meeting virtually. PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31ST, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS RONAN AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS RONAN, LAKE COUNTY, MONTANA A.I.P. 3-30-0065-020-2025 Separate sealed bids will be received by Lake County until 2:00 p.m., local time, November 20, 2024. All bids will be received by Lake County, and publicly opened, and read aloud at Robert Peccia & Associates, 3147 Saddle Drive, Helena, Montana 59601, for the Ronan Airport Improvements Project to include the following: -Crack seal, paint removal, seal coat, and remark Runway 16-34, Taxiway A and connectors, Aprons, and Taxilanes; and - Apply coal tar sealant at aircraft parking and fueling locations This work is to include all tools, equipment, materials, and labor to complete this project. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 41 CFR Part 60-4, Executive Order 11246 1. The Offeror’s or Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications” set forth herein. 2. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows: Timetables Goals for minority participation for each trade: 2.7% (Applied to Lake County) Goals for female participation in each trade: 6.9% These goals are applicable to all of the Contractor’s construction work (whether or not it is Federal or federally assisted) performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for such geographical area where the work is actually performed. With regard to this second area, the Contractor also is subject to the goals for both its federally involved and nonfederally involved construction. The Contractor’s compliance with the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4 shall be based on its implementation of the Equal Opportunity Clause, specific affirmative action obligations required by the specifications set forth in 41 CFR 60-4.3(a) and its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade, and the Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor or from project to project for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, the Executive Order and the regulations in 41 CFR Part 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed. 3. The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) within 10 working days of award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor; employer identification number of the subcontractor; estimated dollar amount of the subcontract; estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and the geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed. 4. As used in this notice and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is State: Montana County: Lake City: Ronan CIVIL RIGHTS – TITLE VI ASSURANCE 49 USC § 47123, FAA Order 1400.11 Lake County, Montana in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 USC §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders or offerors that it will affirmatively ensure that for any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and no businesses will be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency), creed, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, or disability in consideration for an award. DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE 49 CFR Part 26 The requirements of 49 CFR part 26 apply to this contract. It is the policy of Lake County, Montana to practice nondiscrimination based on race, color, sex, or national origin in the award or performance of this contract. The Owner encourages participation by all firms qualifying under this solicitation regardless of business size or ownership. FEDERAL FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT 29 USC § 201, 29 USC § 200.430 All contracts and subcontracts that result from this solicitation incorporate by reference the provisions of 29 CFR part 201, the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), with the same force and effect as if given in full text. The FLSA sets minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards for full and part-time workers. The Contractor has full responsibility to monitor compliance to the referenced statute or regulation. The Contractor must address any claims or disputes that arise from this requirement directly with the U.S. Department of Labor – Wage and Hour Division. TRADE RESTRICTION CERTIFICATION 49 USC § 50104, 49 CFR Part 30 By submission of an offer, the Offeror certifies that with respect to this solicitation and any resultant contract, the Offeror – 1) is not owned or controlled by one or more citizens of a foreign country included in the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR); 2) has not knowingly entered into any contract or subcontract for this project with a person that is a citizen or national of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by the USTR; and 3) has not entered into any subcontract for any product to be used on the Federal project that is produced in a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR. This certification concerns a matter within the jurisdiction of an agency of the United States of America and the making of a false, fictitious, or fraudulent certification may render the maker subject to prosecution under Title 18 USC Section 1001. The Offeror/Contractor must provide immediate written notice to the Owner if the Offeror/Contractor learns that its certification or that of a subcontractor was erroneous when submitted or has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. The Contractor must require subcontractors provide immediate written notice to the Contractor if at any time it learns that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circumstances. Unless the restrictions of this clause are waived by the Secretary of Transportation in accordance with 49 CFR 30.17, no contract shall be awarded to an Offeror or subcontractor: 1) who is owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms published by the USTR or 2) whose subcontractors are owned or controlled by one or more citizens or nationals of a foreign country on such USTR list or 3) who incorporates in the public works project any product of a foreign country on such USTR list. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith, the certification required by this provision. The knowledge and information of a contractor is not required to exceed that which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course of business dealings. The Offeror agrees that, if awarded a contract resulting from this solicitation, it will incorporate this provision for certification without modification in all lower tier subcontracts. The Contractor may rely on the certification of a prospective subcontractor that it is not a firm from a foreign country included on the list of countries that discriminate against U.S. firms as published by USTR, unless the Offeror has knowledge that the certification is erroneous. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making an award. If it is later determined that the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) may direct through the Owner cancellation of the contract or subcontract for default at no cost to the Owner or the FAA. This project is subject to the Federal provisions, which are hereby incorporated by reference within this Advertisement For Bids: Buy American Preference, Civil Rights – Title VI Assurances, Davis Bacon Requirements, Debarment and Suspension, Lobbying and Influencing Federal Employees, Procurement of Recovered Materials, and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-free Workplace, which are incorporated by reference. Failure to comply with the terms of these contract provisions may be sufficient grounds to: 1.) Withhold progress payments or final payment, 2.) Terminate the contract, 3.) Seek suspension/debarment, or 4.) Any other action determined to be appropriate by the Sponsor/Owner or the FAA. -- (End of Clauses) -- Bids will be received on a price basis as described in the Contract Documents. Bid security in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, which shall be: (1) lawful money of the United States; or (2) a Cashier’s Check, Certified Check, Bank Money Order or Bank Draft, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation; or (3) a bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana. The bid security shall be made payable to the Owner and failure to enter into a formal contract will result in the Owner retaining the bid security. The successful bidder will be required to enter into a formal contract within the bid period listed in the Contract Documents. Bidder shall be required to provide an insurance certification(s), to furnish a Performance Bond, and furnish a labor and materials Payment Bond within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Award is received. The bonds shall each be equal to 100 percent of the contract amount. The successful Bidder is required to comply with Montana’s Contractor Registration Law in accordance with Title 39, Chapter 9, MCA. Contract Documents may be inspected at many plan exchanges, and at the office of the consulting engineer, Robert Peccia & Associates, (3147 Saddle Dr. / P.O. Box 5653, Helena, MT 59604). They may be reviewed, downloaded, and printed at no cost under the “PROJECTS BIDDING” tab at www.rpa-hln.com. All bids must be submitted in a Bidding Documents booklet, provided by the Engineer upon receipt of $25.00 (non-refundable). Alternate forms or copies of the Bidding Documents booklet will not be acceptable. The Planholders List will include only the purchasers of Bidding Documents booklets. Hard copies of the Contract Documents (including a Bidding Documents booklet) printed by the Engineer are available upon receipt of $200.00 (non-refundable) for each complete set. No pre-bid conference will be held for this project. However, potential bidders are encouraged to visit the site and contact the Engineer (mwilder@rpa-hln.com or 406-447-5000) with any questions. Faxed bids will not be accepted or considered. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive informalities, and to reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive, or conditional bids. Bids may be held by the Owner for a period not to exceed 90 days from the date of the opening for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of the bidder and/or determining bid award based upon available funding prior to award of the Contract. October 31, 2024 LAKE COUNTY By /s/ Rick Newman, Chairman, LCJAB PUBLISHED OCTOBER 31ST, NOVEMBER 7TH & 14TH, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________