Legals for January, 30 2025
Joseph D. Houston Jones & Houston, PLLC 2625 Dearborn Ave., Ste. 102 Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541-3333 kevin@jonesmtlaw.com joe@jonesmtlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative Kevin S. Jones MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN RE: THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT S. SYVRUD, Deceased. Dept. No. 2002 Cause No. DP-24-85 NOTICE TO CREDITORS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Kevin S. Jones has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the Deceased are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice, or their claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Jones & Houston, PLLC, Attorneys for the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at 2625 Dearborn Avenue, Ste. 102, Missoula, MT 59804, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Montana the foregoing is true and correct. IS3( day of December, 2024. of Robert S. Syrvud Published in the Lake County Leader on January16, 23, 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA RIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE ONFEDERATED SALISH AND OOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD IAN RESERVATION, Petitioner(s)/Plaintiff(s) ERASMO JUNIOR MENDOZA Respondent(s)/Defendant(s) Cause No. 24-0183-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: JUNIOR MENDOZA Last Known Address, if any: 48120 BUFFALO LN RONAN MT 59864 The CSKT Tribal Court located on the Flathead Reservation in Pablo, Montana will hold a hearing at the following time and location or at later date to which the hearing may be continued: Date: FEBRUARY 19 2025 Time: 10:30 A.M Phone Number: (406) 275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court. 42487 Complex Boulevard. Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine COMPLAINT (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) MONEY OWED. The hearing will take approximately 1 hours minutes. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 16, 23. 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA TRIBAL CREDIT PROGRAM OF THE ) CONFEDERATED SALISH AND ) KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE ) FLATHEAD INDIAN RESERVATION, ) Plaintiff, ) )Vs. ) AMANDA R. CLAIRMONT PEREZ-RAMOS, ) Defendant. ) Cause No. 24-0174-CV SUMMONS FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION To: AMANDA R. CLAIRMONT PEREZ-RAMOS Last known address, if any: 207 NORTH HUTCHINSON, SPOKANE, WA 99212 The CSKT Tribal Court located on 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: MARCH 10, 2025 Time: 9:00 A.M. Phone Number: (406) 275-2740 Address: CSKT Tribal Court, 42487 Complex Boulevard, Pablo, Montana 59855 to determine COMPLAINT (title of pleading) for (brief description of relief requested) MONEY OWED. The hearing will take approximately 1 hours 0 minutes. Respondent has 15 days from the last date of publication in which to answer and defend and failure to answer and defend could result in judgment by default. PUBLISHED IN THE LAKE COUNTY LEADER ON JANUARY 16, 23 & 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Del M. Post POST & LEBSOCK, PLLC 201 West Main Street, Suite 101 Missoula, MT 59802 Phone: 406.926-3416 CENTRAL SQUARE BUILDING Fax: 406-926-3418 Email: dpost@postlebsock.com 6 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT LAKE COUNTY Probate No.: DP-24-87 IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF PATRICK DEVOE, a/k/a PAT DEVOE. NOTICE TO CREDITORS Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Keeny Koch has been appointed as the Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against said deceased are re-quired 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 be mailed to Keeny Koch, Personal Representative, in care of Post & Lebsock, PLLC., Attn: Del M. Post, 201 W Main St. Suite 101, Missoula, MT 59802, or filed with the Clerk of the above court. Dated this 6th day of January, 2025. Notice to Creditors - Estate of Patrick DeVoe Del M. Post, Esq. Attorney for Personal Representative Published in the Lake County Leader on January 16, 23, 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
LAKE COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve a three-year term on the Lake County Cemetery District. Applicants must live in the Southern portion of Lake County, South of Ronan. The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve a three-year term on the Lake County Tax Appeal Board, as either a member or alternate member. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on these Boards until January 27, 2025. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860, and may be sent by email to lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov Published in the Lake County Leader on January 16, 23 & 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Kimberly L. Field FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC P.O. Box 573 Ronan, MT 59864 Telephone: (406) 676-0677 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICAL DISTRICT COURT, LAKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WALTER EUGENE HARPER, Deceased CAUSE NO. DP-24-82 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 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 JASON HARPER, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o FIELD LAW OFFICES, PLLC, P.O. Box 573, Ronan, MT 59864, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 11th day of January, 2025. /s/ JASON HARPER, Personal Representative Published in The Lake County Leader on January 16, 23 & 30, 2025 MNAXLP
Name: Wendy Matt Mailing Address: PO Box 31 City: St. Ignatius State: MT Zip Code: 59865 Phone Number : 406-830-7178, 241-9363 Personal Representative IN THE TRIBAL COURT OF THE CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD RESERVATION, PABLO, MONTANA IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: Deceased: CARMELITA WOOD Cause No. 20-0236-P NOTICE TO CREDITORS BY PUBLICATION NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of CARMELITA WOOD, Deceased. Cause No. 24-0236-P Notice is hereby given that the undersigned, Wendy Matt, has been appointed Personal Representative of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present their claims to the Personal Representative on or before 2/5/2025 or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, or to the Clerk of Court the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal Court, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, Montana 59855. DATED this 15th of January, 2025 Name: Wendy Matt Mailing Address: PO Box 31 City: St. Ignatius State: MT Zip Code: 59865 Published in the Lake County Leader on January 23, 30, 2025 & February 6, 2025 MNAXLP ___________________
LAKE COUNTY JOINT AIRPORT BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking letters of interest to serve on the Lake County Joint Airport Board. This Board pays the bills of the three airports in Lake County and directs the fixed base operators for the airports and plans for the future of the airports. Meetings are held once a month on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Ronan Airport. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this Board until February 12, 2025. Letters should be addressed to the Commissioners at 106 4th Ave. East, Polson, MT 59860. For further information call the Commissioners at 883-7204. Published in the Lake County Leader on January 23, 30, 2025 & February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED The Lake County Commissioners are seeking citizen volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Lake County Tax Appeal Board. The Board of Commissioners will accept letters of interest to serve on this board through Friday, February 12, 2025. The applicant must be a resident of Lake County. Letters should be addressed to the Lake County Commissioners, 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860. For further information, contact the Commissioners at 883-7204 or lakecommissioners@lakemt.gov . Published in the Lake County Leader on January 22, 30,2025 & February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
Saint Ignatius School District 28 Seeks Request For Proposals (RFP) for Managed Internal Broadband Services (MIBS), Internal Connections, and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections (BMIC), if needed for the Internal Connections (E-Rate Category 2) The objective of this RFP is to accomplish a fair, open, and competitive procurement. Bids will be due on or before February 5, 2025. The RFP has been amended and is now available electronically at www.usac.org on the “Tools” webpage: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/tools/#FCC-Form-470-Tools or on the St. Ignatius Public Schools website: www.stignatiusschools.org > ‘MENU’ > District & Community > ‘2025 E-Rate RFP Documents’ or by emailing Nicole Jones at njjrwj@midrivers.com and requesting a copy of the RFP and related documents. Published in The Lake Leader January 23 & 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
4th Avenue East Reconstruction Bids INVITATION TO BID General Notice The City of Polson (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: 4th Avenue East Reconstruction Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at City Hall located at 106 1st St E, Polson, MT 59860, until Tuesday, February 13, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project generally includes the following Work: Reconstruct 4th Avenue East from the intersection with 2nd St. E. to 7th St. E. (excluding the recently reconstructed section from 4th St. E. to 6th St. E). Additional improvements include new sidewalk, ADA driveway improvements, curb and gutter, signing and striping. Bids are requested for the following Contract: 4th Avenue East Reconstruction - PW-2025-02. Obtaining the Bidding Documents: The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgins Ave., Suite 200 Missoula, MT 59803 To obtain Bidding Documents either electronically or hard copies, contact: Devie Bessette with HDR at (406) 532-2200 or Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com. The point of contact for questions related to design is: Riley Lubbers, PE HDR. O. (406) 532-2229 riley.lubbers@hdrinc.com. Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM local time and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described above. 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. Electronic bidding documents in portable document format (PDF) are available free of charge by contacting Devie Bessette at (406) 532-2200 or devie.bessette@hdrinc.com. Documents will either be emailed or a link to a OneDrive site will be provided for downloading bidding documents. Additional Bid Requirements: Bids must be sealed and clearly marked as “4th Avenue East Reconstruction Project” on the outside envelope. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Polson, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Bid. The successful Bidder shall furnish an approved Performance Bond, Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract amount as set forth in Division 01 of the contract documents. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful Bidder and a certificate of that insurance shall be provided as set forth in Division 01 of the contract documents. If the Invitation to Bid is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged. It is the Bidder’s responsibility to keep informed of any changes to the solicitation. Bidders HDR Project No. 10404122-002 City of Polson February 2025 Polson TO32 Street Reconstruction Issued for Bid INVITATION TO BID 00100 - 2 must sign and return with their Bid an Acknowledgment of Addendums for any Addenda issued. Bids that fail to include an Acknowledgement of Addendums will be considered unresponsive. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the Contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible Bid which is in the best interest of the Owner. Bidders are responsible for reviewing all Bidding Documents. 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. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: City of Polson By: Jodi O’Sullivan Title: City Finance Office Published in The Lake County Leader on January 23 & 30, 2025 February 6, 2025.MNAXLP __________________________
Polson School District 23 Trustee 2025 Election Resolution BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Trustees of Polson School District 23, shall call for election of Two (2) Trustees from the Elementary District and to serve three (3) year terms. The voting shall be by mail ballot election, with the election date of May 6, 2025. If the number of candidates filing for a position or filing a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate under MCA 13-10-211 is equal to the number of positions to be elected, the trustees may give notice that an election will not be held. (MCA 20-3-313) Filing information is available at the District Administration Office at 111 - 4th Ave East in Polson. Filing deadline is April 3, 2025 by 4:30 PM. Published in the Lake County Leader On January 30, 2025 & February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
LEGAL NOTICE The Lake County Commissioners will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the Office of the Lake County Commissioners, Room 211 of the Lake County Courthouse on the following item: EAST SHORE ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REQUEST W. Richard Roth and Viviane Roth, represented by agent Paul Bishop, are requesting a zoning text amendment within the East Shore Zoning District. The zoning text amendment would modify the current 50-foot setback for buildings from neighboring orchards and create an exemption which would allow accessory structures for agricultural use to not be subject to this requirement. The Planning Board reviewed the text amendment request for conformance with the criteria for zoning regulations found in 76-2-203, MCA, and made a recommendation of approval to the Board of Lake County Commissioners. Information regarding the proposed amendment is available from the Lake County Planning Department. At the upcoming public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will consider public comments submitted within 30 days (after February 4, 2025) by persons owning real property within the East Shore Zoning District, whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of the county. The Commissioners will also consider adoption of the proposed amendments and may in their discretion adopt a resolution of intention to amend the zoning. Materials associated with this amendment request are available from the Lake County Clerk and Recorder’s office and the Planning Department. Public attendance may be done through a virtual format via ZOOM if arranged prior to the meeting through the Lake County Commissioners Office at kstinger@lakemt.gov or at (406) 883-7204. Published in the Lake County Leader on January 30, 2025 and February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM on the front steps at the Lake County Courthouse located at 106 4th Avenue East, Polson, MT 59860, the following described real property situated in Lake County, State of Montana: A tract of land in the SW 1/4NW1/4 and Government Lot 4, Section 3, Township 26 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Lake County, Montana, further shown and described as being Tract 1 on certificate of Survey No. 5941, on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, Montana. More commonly known as 31652 S Ferndale, Bigfork, MT 59911. Nicole Merrill and Jaron West, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Fidelity National Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Wintrust Mortgage, A Division of Barrington Bank and Trust Co., N.A., Beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on November 2, 2020, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Lake County, State of Montana, on November 2, 2020 as Instrument No. 582571, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Wintrust Mortgage, a division of Barrington Bank & Trust Co., N.A. Assignment Dated: March 6, 2024 Assignment Recorded: March 6, 2024 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 609750, All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Lake County, Montana. Jason J. Henderson is the Successor Trustee pursuant to a Substitution of Trustee recorded in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lake County, State of Montana, on December 18, 2024 as Instrument No. 614566, of Official Records. The Beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust due to the Grantor(s) failure to make monthly payments beginning April 1, 2024, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. By reason of said default, the Beneficiary has declared all sums owing on the obligation secured by said Trust Deed immediately due and payable. The total amount due on this obligation is the principal sum of $424,844.06, interest in the sum of $12,376.26, escrow advances of $6,330.45, and other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,761.72 for a total amount owing of $445,312.49, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other fees and costs that may be incurred or advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates, and may disburse, such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantor. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee’s fees and attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of the sale, and late charges, if any. The Beneficiary has elected, and has directed, the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the Beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier’s checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee’s Deed, without any representation or warranty, including warranty of title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The Grantor, successor in interest to the Grantor, or any other person having an interest in the property, has the right, at any time prior to the Trustee’s Sale, to pay to the Beneficiary, or the successor in interest to the Beneficiary, the entire amount then due under the Deed of Trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney’s fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and by curing any other default complained of herein that is capable of being cured by tendering the performance required under the obligation or to cure the default, by paying all costs and expenses actually incurred in enforcing the obligation and Deed of Trust with Successor Trustee’s and attorney’s fees. In the event that all defaults are cured, the foreclosure will be dismissed and the foreclosure sale will be canceled. The scheduled Trustee’s Sale may be postponed by public proclamation for up to 15 days for any reason. In the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the Trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Successor Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. This is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. Dated this 2nd day of January, 2025. Jason J. Henderson, Substitute Trustee 38 2nd Avenue East, Dickinson, ND 58601 Telephone: 801-355-2886 Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8AM-5PM (MST) File No. MT22080 Published in the Lake County leader on January 30, 2025 and February 6 & 12, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
INVITATION TO BID Sealed bids will be received at the Lake County Commission Office at 106 4th Ave. E, Polson, MT 59860, until 3:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, for construction of the RAISE Grant Road Reconstruction Project, and will then be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter within the Board of Lake County Commissioner’s Room. Proposals must be sealed and marked “RAISE Grant Road Reconstruction Project”, and marked “Sealed Bid” with the contractor’s name and address included. The project is located on three roadway corridors in Lake County. Dublin Gulch Road between Highway 93 and Highway 212, Moiese Valley Road between Highway 212 to Wheatland Drive, and North Reservoir Road between Highway 93 and State Highway 354 (Back Road), Montana. The work consists of roadway demolition and reconstruction for approximately 5 miles of Dublin Gulch Road, 3.6 miles of North Reservoir Road, and 1.3 miles of Moiese Valley Road. Work includes complete roadway pulverization and reclamation, demolition of existing facilities, excavation and embankment, storm drainage and irrigation facilities improvements, roadway base installation, asphalt paving, pedestrian bridge, signing, striping, restoration and related work in the accordance with the plans and specifications. The project is federally funded through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) program, and is subject to all applicable local, state, and federal regulations as included within the contract manual. All work must be substantially complete by December 1, 2025. The contract documents may be examined or obtained, upon paying a non-refundable fee of $200.00, by contacting the Engineer, WGM Group, Inc., 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT, 59802, (406) 728-4611. An additional charge of $10.00 will be applied for shipping and handling, if required. Contractor’s submitting a bid must have an official Bid Set of documents obtained from the Engineer. Contract Documents may also be reviewed at the Missoula Plans Exchange (406) 549-5002. Each bid shall be accompanied by bid security made payable to Lake County in an amount of ten percent (10%) of the bidder’s maximum bid price, including bid alternates, and in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, or bid bond issued by a surety authorized to do business in Montana. Successful Bidders shall furnish approved Performance and Payment Bonds each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount, along with required Insurance coverage. The bidder shall guarantee the total bid price for a period of 60 calendar days from the date of bid opening. Montana law requires all contractors to register with the Department of Labor prior to execution of the contract agreement. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Ave, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 406-444-7734. Lake County, in accordance with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders 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 will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. All Contractors must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or nation origin. The Contractor shall not pay less than the latest Federal Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Rates. A copy of the applicable wage rates are attached as part of the contract manual, Section 00910. There will be a mandatory Pre-Bid conference for interested bidders, conducted jointly by the Owner and Engineer at the Ronan Community Center located at 300 3rd Ave NW, Ronan, at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. All questions relative to this project prior to the opening of bids shall be directed to the Engineer. It shall be understood, however, that no specification interpretation will be made by telephone, nor will any “or equal” products be considered for approval prior to award of contract. The Engineer for this project is WGM Group, Inc., 1111 E. Broadway, Missoula, MT 59802, with questions addressed to Dustin Hover (406) 728-4611, or email Dhover@wgmgroup.com. Lake County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informality in a bid, or to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid and bidder, and to make award in the interest of the Owner. Without limiting the foregoing, it is expressly stated that final award of the Contract is contingent upon securing appropriate financing. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Published in the Lake County Leader on January 30, 2025 & February 6 & 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF POLSON POLSON MONTANA WATER SYSTEM SCADA UPGRADES General Notice CITY OF POLSON (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS – SCADA UPGRADES Project Number: 10331167 Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Polson City Hall located at 106 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860 until Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 at 2:00 pm local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The Project includes the following Work: The City of Polson’s water telemetry system is beyond its anticipated life cycle and is comprised of obsolete equipment that needs replacement. Priority sites, listed in order of importance, are as follows: • Master at City Shop • Well 8 • Clearview Reservoir • Hillside and Well 2 & 3 (one site) • Well 4 & 5 with Hillcrest Reservoir and Lower Booster (one site) • Well 6 & 7 • Upper Booster Scope of work to include improving communications systems, upgrading radio antennas and implementing backup cellular communication networks, and implementing remote monitoring features that encompass: Water flow, well levels, system pressures, tank levels, motor amps, valve positions, various analyzers, chemical dosing systems, and ancillary system status’. The Project has an expected duration of approximately 215 days; Substantial Completion by October 31st, 2025. Obtaining the Bidding Documents: Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be obtained at the following designated website: http://montanabid.com Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a Bidding Documents holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a third-party plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with Addenda, lists of registered EJCDC® C-111, Advertisement for Bids for Construction Contract. Copyright© 2018 National Society of Professional Engineers, American Council of Engineering Companies, and American Society of Civil Engineers. All rights reserved. Guidelines Page 2 of 1 Bidding Documents holders, reports on the Site, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, Addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including Addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: HDR 700 SW Higgens Ave, STE 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 9:00 am to 4:00 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. To obtain bidding documents either electronically or hard copy form, contact: Devie Bessette at HDR at (406) 532-2200 or email Devie.Bessette@hdrinc.com Plan holders will pay a non-refundable fee of $150.00 to obtain printed project documents. The contact person for design or project questions is Terrance Stulc, PE, Project Manager with HDR, (406) 532-3943 or email at terry.stulc@hdrinc.com Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on Wednesday, February 19th, 2025 at 2:00 PM at City Hall, 106 1st Street E, Polson, MT 59860. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. 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. Published in the Lake County Leader on January 30, 2025 and February 6 & 13, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
CALL FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL The Board of Trustees of Arlee Joint School District #8, Lake, Missoula and Sanders Counties, will receive sealed Request for Proposals on Internal Connections and Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections, if needed, in the new elementary building. Bids will be accepted until the Allowable Contract Date as stated on the associated Form 470 or 28 days after the latest posted RFP Amendment, whichever is later. If there are no RFP amendments, then the bid due date is 28 days after the certification date or the Allowable Contract Date (ACD) as noted on the latest certified Form 470. The objective of this RFP is to accomplish a fair, open, and competitive procurement. The RFP is accessible electronically at https://www.usac.org on the “Tools” webpage: https://www.usac.org/e-rate/resources/tools/#FCC-Form-470-Tools or by emailing Nicole Jones at njjrwj@midrivers.com and requesting a copy of the RFP and related documents. RFPs may be submitted to Cory Beckham at cbeckham@arleeschools.org or mailing to Arlee Joint School District 8 at 72220 Fyant Street, Arlee, MT 59821, 406-726-3216 x5. RFP’s may also be submitted to Nicole Jones at njjrwj@midrivers.com. Arlee Public Schools Lonnie Morin District Clerk Published in the Lake County Leader on January 30, 2025 and February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice of Intent to Annex Wholly Surrounded land of the below public right-of-way was passed on January 22, 2025. Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will meet on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Polson City Hall, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana, to hold a public hearing for annexation, pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA et seq., of tracts of real property and parcels of land described below, which includes incorporating such tracts of real properties and parcels of land to be incorporated into the municipal boundaries and providing municipal services thereon. Public Right-of-Ways: (1) 11th STREET EAST: All portions of 11th Street East Public Right-of-Way starting adjacent to the southernly boundary of WEBER ADDITION, S10, T22 N, R20 W, Lot 7, ACRES 0.213, and ending adjacent to the intersection of 7th Avenue East and 11th Street East; The general purpose of the annexation is to fulfill the City-County Road Work Memorandum of Understanding. This public notice is made pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA. Staff report is available at City Hall, or online at www.cityofpolson.com. Written or oral comments are encouraged. Please submit all written comments by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2025, to City of Polson, City Clerk, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana 59860. Contact Ed Meece, City Manager, (406) 883-8207, citymanager@cityofpolson.com, for further information. Published in the Lake County Leader on January 30, 2025 and February 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice of Intent to Annex Wholly Surrounded land of the below public right-of-way was passed on January 22, 2025. Notice is hereby given that the City Commission will meet on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., in the Polson City Hall, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana, to hold a public hearing for annexation, pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA et seq., of tracts of real property and parcels of land described below, which includes incorporating such tracts of real properties and parcels of land to be incorporated into the municipal boundaries and providing municipal services thereon. Public Right-of-Ways: (1) IRVINE FLATS RD: All portions of Irvine Flats Road Public Right-of-Way starting adjacent to S05, T22 N, R20 W, REMAINDER LESS SURVEYED EST 185.86 AC (Tribal Property), and ending adjacent to the intersection of US Highway 93 and Irvine Flats Road; The general purpose of the annexation is to provide immediate municipal emergency services to the proposed public right-of-way and municipal services according to the City of Polson Growth Policy. This public notice is made pursuant to 7-2-4501 MCA. Staff report is available at City Hall, or online at www.cityofpolson.com. Written or oral comments are encouraged. Please submit all written comments by 5:00 p.m. on February 19, 2025, to City of Polson, City Clerk, 106 First Street East, Polson, Montana 59860. Contact Ed Meece, City Manager, (406) 883-8207, citymanager@cityofpolson.com, for further information, Published in the Lake County Leader On January 30, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________