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No. 26826 CALL FOR BIDS LIVE BURN TRAINING FACILITY/SIMULATOR, DESIGN-BUILD COLUMBIA FALLS RURAL FIRE DISTRICT, MONTANA The Columbia Falls Rural Fire District (District) is soliciting bids from qualified fire training facility designer/manufacturer/builder teams to design and construct a two-level training structure to be installed on Columbia Falls Rural Fire District property located at 5859 Hwy 2 West, Columbia Falls, Montana. Bids must be received by the City Clerk at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, Montana, by 2:00 p.m. local time, March 19, 2020. Full Call for Bid text, supporting documents and instructions are available on the City of Columbia Falls website at https://cityofcolumbiafalls.org/public-notices All questions concerning this Call for Bids or the scope of work should be directed to Karl Weeks, Fire District Chief at (406) 892-3911 or cffire@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. Barb Staaland, City Clerk February 23, March 8, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26855 INVITATION FOR BIDS The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for City Concrete Construction for the Year Ending December 31, 2020. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to remove and replace, or construction concrete sidewalk, curbing, gutters, driveway approaches and restorative seeding. Full bidding requirements are located on the City of Kalispell website at: https://www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. Plans and specifications can be examined beginning Monday, March 2, 2020, through QuestCDN. Bidding documents may also be examined at the City of Kalispell Public Works Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall Lower Level Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the Main Level City Hall Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Authorized by order of the City Council of the City of Kalispell, Montana, in a regular meeting held on August 19, 2019. City of Kalispell, Aimee Brunckhorst, CMC, City Clerk & Communications Manager March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26863 February 28, 2020 SUPPLEMENTAL FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO ALL INTERESTED GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND PUBLIC GROUPS As required by state and federal rules for determining whether an Environmental Impact Statement is necessary, an environmental review has been performed on the proposed action below: Project: Kalispell WSI - Bypass Casing and Sewer Line Repair Project Location: Kalispell, Montana Project Number: WPCSRF Project # C303704 Total Cost: $698,600 The City of Kalispell, Montana identified in a 2008 Wastewater Facility Plan, prepared by HDR Engineering, the need for a new sewer interceptor to serve the west and northwest areas of the city. The new sewer interceptor would alleviate hydraulic overloading of several sewer mains within the city's existing collection system. In 2014, the city hired Robert Peccia & Associates to model the existing collection system and prepare a Preferred Route Assessment Report that evaluated the numerous routes, defined the service area, and considered alternatives to the new sewer interceptor project. The proposed Kalispell West Side Interceptor (WSI) project included 33,750 feet of new gravity sewer (21-inch to 30-inch); reconstruction of 1,100 feet of 18-inch gravity sewer main; 2,900 feet of 12-inch dual force mains; 6,050 feet of 10-inch force main; 108 manholes; abandonment of three lift stations; and rehabilitation of one lift station. This portion of the Kalispell WSI project was completed in January 2019 at a cost of nearly $11,870,000. The Montana Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this project and issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) on March 7, 2018. This Supplemental FONSI is an amendment to the previously issued FONSI. The purpose of this supplement is to address and publicly notice recent changes in the scope and costs for the project that were not covered in the original EA and FONSI. A portion of the Kalispell WSI project was constructed in early 2015, prior to the Montana Department of Transportation's (MDT) construction of the Highway 93 Bypass road project. The 2015 work consisted of installing a 48-inch diameter steel casing that was bored and jacked under a portion of the smaller Highway 93 Bypass embankment in place at the time. A 30-inch diameter PVC carrier pipe was installed in an open cut excavation along with a portion inside the steel casing pipe. In 2016, MDT began work on the Highway 93 Bypass which included constructing large embankments (heights up to 25 feet above existing grade) over the top of the existing sewer main and steel casing pipe. In June 2018, after connections were made to the existing 30-inch interceptor sewer, inspection indicated a significant "belly" in the existing pipe which resulted from nearly 11-1/2" of pipe and casing settlement. It has been determined that this settlement most likely occurred due to consolidation of compressible clay layers under the pipe from the large Highway 93 Bypass embankments. The City of Kalispell intends to repair the settled sewer line by installing a new 48-inch steel casing (440 feet long) and associated 30-inch PVC sewer main (835 feet total) across the Highway 93 Bypass and within Fenn Way. The project will include four new sewer manholes; a vertical water line adjustment; and surface restoration. The work associated with these additional items will occur within existing right-of-way. The increase to the project cost for these items is estimated to be $698,600. The sewer main repairs will be funded using an existing loan from the Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund program at an interest rate of 2.50% for 30 years. The average monthly sewer rate will not increase as these additional costs are within the original loan amount issued for the project. Except for these minor changes, all aspects and conclusions in the March 2018 Environmental Assessment remain accurate. Environmentally sensitive characteristics such as wetlands, floodplains, threatened or endangered species, and historical sites are not expected to be adversely impacted because of the proposed project. No significant long-term environmental impacts were identified. The applicable environmental documents, including the 2018 Environmental Assessment, and the original FONSI, are available for public examination during normal working hours at the following locations: Jeremy Perlinski, P.E. Department of Environmental Quality 1520 East Sixth Avenue P.O. Box 200901 Helena, MT 59620-09011 Jeremy.Perlinski@mt.gov Susie Turner, P.E. Public Works Director City of Kalispell 201 First Avenue East Kalispell, MT 59901 Since the revisions discussed above are minor and do not cause any significant adverse environmental impacts, the MDEQ has concluded that the proposed project complies with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). Sincerely, Kevin B. Smith, P.E., Engineering Bureau, Water Quality Division, Montana Department of Environmental Quality Aimee Brunckhorst City Clerk & Communications Manager City of Kalispell March 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26715 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING HIGHWAY 93 NORTH ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to B-3 / HO (Community Business / Highway Overlay). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to B-3 / HO (Community Business / Highway Overlay) are described as: TRACT 1 OF REVISED CERTIFICATE OF SURVEY NO. 1633, LOCATED IN GOVERNMENT LOT 4 OF SECTION 18, TOWNSHIP 29 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. EXCEPTING THEREFORM THAT PORTION CONVEYED TO THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION IN BARGAIN AND SALE DEED RECORDED JANUARY 24, 2002 AS DOCUMENT NO. 2002-024-10030. The regulations defining the SAG-5, B-3, and HO zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and online at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 16th day of March, 2020, at 10:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Highway 93 North Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 2nd day of January, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26838 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on the following grades of EMULSIFIED LIQUID ASPHALT: Estimated Usage Emulsified Asphalt - CRS 2P - 500 tons The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of submitting a bid; actual usage for 2020 asphalt season may vary from the estimate. Bidding is to be by the ton F.O.B. to Flathead County and the specific site, which will be disclosed at the time the order is placed. Bid price is to also include appropriate placement of materials on County site by successful bidder. Distributor to be mounted with a Bear Cat computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000 gallon tank or equivalent. Supplier shall have oil sample test results on hand and available upon request of Flathead County. Bidder will be responsible for proper product, temperature, consistency, and application. All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to delivery. Orders can be delivered as early as 6:30 am and throughout the day. Tanks to be equipped with factory mounted visual thermometers. Bidder will be responsible to provide County with two (2) oil samples to be taken at the point of delivery, before application begins. Oil samples will be labeled and ready to be tested. Labels and attached documentation are to include date, type of material, temperature, and any other information needed for adequate testing. Bid to be from February 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if asphalt is not available or if the asphalt does not meet MDOT specifications from the successful bidder. Bid price is to include on-site delivery within Flathead County and for materials to be placed on the road by the vendor. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of three-thousand dollars ($3,000.00), to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract; or otherwise the bidder will pay to Flathead County the difference between the amount of his bid and the amount for which Flathead County contracts with another party to complete the contract; bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States: a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank; or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. All sealed bids must be plainly marked "EMULSIFIED ASPHALT BID" and must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901, on or before March 16, 2020 at 8:45 o'clock a.m. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 AM in the Commissioners' Chambers. The form of contract to be signed is on file and may be obtained at the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners or by calling 758-5537. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Board of Flathead County Commissioners. Dated this 26th day of February, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26852 NOTICE OF PASSAGE OF RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HIGHWAY 93 NORTH ZONING DISTRICT The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(5), M.C.A., that it passed a Resolution of Intention (Resolution No. 837EA) on February 26, 2020 to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to B-2 (General Business) and HO (Highway Overlay). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to B-2 (General Business) and HO (Highway Overlay) are described as: A tract of land lying in Government Lot 4 of Section 18, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana described as follows: Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Lot 4; thence Easterly upon the Northerly boundary of said Government Lot 4, a distance of 80.00 feet to the Easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway No. 93; thence South 00°06'00" West upon the Easterly right of way line of said U.S. Highway No. 93, a distance of 30.00 feet to the Southerly right of way of the County Road and True Point of Beginning; thence South 00°06'00" West upon the Easterly right of way of U.S. Highway No. 93, a distance of 466.90 feet; thence Easterly and parallel with the Southerly boundary of the right of way of the County Road, a distance of 466.90 feet; thence North 00°06'00" East and parallel with the Easterly boundary of said U.S. Highway No. 93 a distance of 466.90 feet to the Southerly right of way of the County Road; thence Westerly upon the Southerly right of way of the County Road, a distance of 466.90 feet to the Place of Beginning. Excepting Therefrom that portion deeded to the State of Montana for highway purposes, recorded April 30, 1956 in Book 387, Page 324 as Doc. No. 2871, records of Flathead County, Montana Also Excepting Therefrom that portion deeded to the State of Montana for highway purposes, recorded March 5, 1991 as Doc. No. 91-064-10300, records of Flathead County, Montana. Also Excepting Therefrom that portion deeded to the State of Montana for highway purposes, recorded January 24, 2002 as Doc. No. 2002-024-10020 records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10, B-2 and HO zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations, on file for public inspection at the Office of the Clerk and Recorder, Courthouse, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. For thirty (30) days after the first publication of this notice, the Board of Commissioners will receive written protests to the change proposed for a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from persons owning real property within Flathead County whose names appear on the last completed assessment roll of Flathead County and who either are registered voters in Flathead County or execute and acknowledge their protests before a notary public. DATED this 26th day of February, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26859 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from firms interested in installing a video surveillance system for Flathead County, pursuant to the requirements of Section 18-8-201 et seq., M.C.A. Flathead County is seeking to engage a contractor to assist in the design/build, installation and maintenance of an enterprise level video surveillance system that would have the capacity to serve both the central County campus and eventually County office locations in the outlying areas. This system will be installed in the South Campus Data Center, located at 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, MT, and managed by the Flathead County Information Technology Department staff. The system will ideally be installed by June 30, 2020. Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage at: https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner or by contacting Matt Reynolds, Flathead County IT Director, 920 South Main St. Suite B01, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-5573 / mreynolds@flathead.mt.gov. All proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 8:30 a.m. local time on April 2, 2020. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Dated this 2nd day of March, 2020. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman March 8, 15, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26816 REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL AND BID FOR VIDEO SURVEILLANCE CAMERA MAINTENANCE AND NATIONAL MONITORING CENTER COMPUTER MAINTENANCE The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Safety of Dams (SOD) Program desires to enter in to an Agreement with a Contractor to provide maintenance of video surveillance cameras at the SOD office, and provide maintenance of the computer system at the National Monitoring Center (NMC) office in Ronan, MT. Maintenance of the video system requires camera and computer cleaning, repair, and replacement where required. Maintenance of the NMC computer system requires cleaning and replacement of hardware, and maintenance of system software. Proposals by Contractors are due at the SOD office in Ronan, MT no later than 2:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020. Request for Proposals may be obtained from the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Safety of Dams Program, Attn: Greg Wilson, P.O. Box 278, Pablo, MT, 59855, phone 406-676-2600, email gregory.wilson@cskt.org This is an Indian Preference Bid. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes 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. Contractors must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim Indian preference. The selection of the successful contractor and award of this project will be per the provisions of the CSKT Indian Preference Ordinance 101A. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference certification from the Indian Preference Office. March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26851 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Ronnie Lee Thomson: Ronnie Lee Thomson, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-127C HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Ronnie Lee Thomson to Ronnie Lee Parris. The hearing will be on 04/29/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date:February 06, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ RACHAEL C MITCHELL Deputy Clerk of Court March 1, 8, 15, 22, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 26857 INVITATION TO BID SCHOOL PAPER AND RELATED PRODUCTS The Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group will accept bids for the annual paper and school supplies cooperative order. Bid information is available at the office of the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools at 935 First Avenue West, Suite SS, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Bids will be accepted at the office of the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools, 935 First Avenue West, Suite SS, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 5:00 pm, Friday, March 13th, 2020. The Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group and/or the Flathead County Superintendent of Schools reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities and formalities and to accept the bid deemed in the best interest of the group. Dated this 28th day of February, 2020. Flathead Schools Cooperative Paper Group Flathead County, Montana Jack Eggensperger Flathead County Superintendent of Schools March 1, 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26865 The State of Montana, through the Departments of Commerce (Commerce) and Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), is developing a five-year plan to guide policy and investment for housing, economic, and other community development. The five-year plan, also known as the "Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development" (ConPlan), includes an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice in Montana (AI) and is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assess Montana's needs and current conditions as well as to determine priorities and allocate HUD funding. Commerce and DPHHS will hold a public hearing on Monday, March 23, 2020, for the State's 2020-2024 ConPlan and AI. The public hearing will present citizens with an overview of the ConPlan and AI and provide all interested parties with an opportunity to give input and participate in their development. Comments must be submitted to Commerce no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 23, 2020. Commerce will consider any comments or views provided in writing or orally at the public hearing while preparing the draft ConPlan and AI documents, which will be published and available for public review beginning June 2020. Written comments may be submitted to the address or email below: Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division Attn: ConPlan 301 S. Park Avenue P.O. Box 200523 Helena, MT 59620-0523 DOCConPlan@mt.gov The ConPlan, AI, and other relevant documents will be available on Commerce's website at http:// commerce.mt.gov/conplan or upon request. These documents will also be available at select locations across the state. For a list of repositories where ConPlan documents will be accessible, visit http://commerce.mt.gov/conplan. The public hearing is open to all who wish to attend and will be held Monday, March 23, 2020, from 11:00 to 12:00 p.m. at 301 S. Park Avenue, conference room 228, in Helena, Montana. To participate in the public hearing via webinar, please register using the link provided at http://commerce.mt.gov/ conplan. The Department of Commerce does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its program, services, or activities. Individuals who need aids or services for effective communications or other disability-related accommodations in the programs and services offered are invited to make their needs and preferences known. Please provide as much advanced notice as possible for requests. Commerce will provide alternative accessible formats of the ConPlan and AI upon request. If you need the documents in an alternative format please con- tact Commerce at (phone) 406-841-2770, (fax) 406-841-2771, (TDD) 800-841- 2702, or Montana Relay Service (phone) 711. Consolidated Plan and Analysis of Impediments Public Hearing March 8, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 26835 Notice of Public Hearing and Comment Period on Water Quality Standards Before the Montana Board of Environmental Review and Department of Environmental Quality On February 12, 2020, Montana opened water quality standards for public review as part of a federally required triennial review process. This open comment period will end on April 20, 2020. Additionally, on April 6, 2020, the Board of Environmental Review (Board) will hold a public hearing at 9:30 am in Room 111 of the Metcalf Building at 1520 E 6th Avenue, Helena, Montana. The purpose of the public comment period and hearing is for the Board to solicit comments from all interested persons regarding potential revision to any aspect of Montana's water quality standards. Comments should identify the water quality standard at issue, any suggested revision to the standard, and the basis for the suggested revision, including technical information. Montana's water quality standards include the Administrative Rules of Montana Title 17, Chapter 30, subchapters 5 (mixing zones), 6 (water quality standards), 7 (nondegradation), and 10 (groundwater protection), and Department Circulars DEQ-7 and DEQ-12A and -12B. You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments concerning water quality standards either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: William Howard George, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana, 59620-0901; telephone (406) 444-6491; or email: William.George@mt.gov; no later than 5:00 pm on April 20, 2020. Or submit your comments online at http://comment.cwaic.mt.gov/commentpage.aspx?cmntkey=0fJNS65qh7 The Board will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who wish to participate in this hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Environmental Quality no later than 5:00 p.m. on March 30, 2020, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Sandy Scherer, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; telephone (406) 444-2630; fax (406) 444-6836; or e-mail sscherer@mt.gov. March 1, 8, 15, 2020 MNAXLP __________________________