Legals for April, 28 2024
NO. 30270 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Logan Ryan Kuhn-Gonzales: Kaley Kuhn, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-24-242 HEIDI J ULBRICHT Notice of Hearing on Name Change of Minor Child This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court to change a child’s name from Logan Ryan Kuhn-Gonzales to Logan Ryan Kuhn. The hearing will be on 05/22/2024 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: April 5, 2024 Peg Allison Clerk of District Court By: /s/Rachel Faber Deputy Clerk of Court // Rachel Faber April 14, 21, 28 and May 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30290 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING BEFORE THE MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (DEQ) DEQ will hold a public meeting for the Drinking Water and Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund (SRF) Loan Programs on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. in Helena and online. DEQ invites public comment on the Base and Supplemental Intended Use Plans and proposed Project Priority List for State Fiscal Year 2025 as well as the Emerging Contaminant Intended Use Plan and proposed Project Priority List for State Fiscal Year 2025. The Intended Use Plans identify the intended uses of funds in the loan program and describe how the goals of the program will be satisfied. The Project Priority Lists identify projects that are eligible to be funded with loan monies authorized and appropriated to the State of Montana through Federal Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 funding. Public comments may be presented at the public meeting or sent to Jake Goettle (jake.goettle@mt.gov), Drinking Water Revolving Fund Program Manager, or Mike Abrahamson (MAbrahamson@mt.gov), Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Program Manager, PO Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901. Comments must be received or postmarked by Friday, May 17, 2024. In addition, communities wanting to add their proposed drinking water or water pollution control projects to any of the Project Priority Lists should contact DEQ prior to the meeting date. The public meeting will be held in-person in Helena at the DEQ Metcalf Building (1520 East Sixth Ave.), Room 111. A virtual option will also be available using Zoom. To find information on how to join the meeting virtually, or to view the Intended Use Plans, which contain the priority list, contact DEQ at (406) 444-4643 or visit DEQ’s website at: https://deq.mt.gov/water/Programs/eng. The Department will provide reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this meeting. If you need accommodation, please notify the Department no later than April 29, 2024, to advise us of your need. Please contact Candice Gernand: email Candice.Gernand@mt.gov, phone (406) 444-4643, fax (406) 444-6836. /s/Lindsey Krywaruchka, Lindsey Krywaruchka, Division Administrator Water Quality Division Department of Environmental Quality April 28, 2024 April 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30300 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING COMMISSION May 14, 2024 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The public can participate in person in the Council Chambers or via videoconferencing. Register to join the video conference at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83263256954 Public Comment can also be provided via email to planning@kalispell.com The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda item listed below: 1. File #KCU-24-01 –Brenton Battles has submitted an application for a conditional use permit for the construction of a parking lot at 1825 Airport Road (Kalispell City Airport) to be associated with a new Experimental Aircraft Association Training and Educational Facility. The approximately 30-space parking lot will be located to the northwest of the northern end of the runway. The use as a training facility is permitted in the I-1 (Light Industrial) and P-1 (Public) zoning districts. The parking lot is generally a permitted use under the zoning ordinance, but is listed as a conditional use through the Airport Affected Area Ordinance due to the location of the parking in the Runway Protection Zone. The facility building itself will be located outside of the Runway Protection Zone. The property can be described as A TRACT OF LAND, SITUATED, LYING AND BEING IN THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 28 NORTH, RANGE 21 WEST, P.M.,M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA, AND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS TO WIT: Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 12729 (records of Flathead County, Montana), and containing 23.333 ACRES; Subject to a public roadway known as 18th Street being 50 feet in width, and lying south of and along the most northerly line of the above described Parcel 1. EXCEPTING therefrom Portion A of the Amended Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Airport Addition to Kalispell (records of Flathead County, Montana). Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda item is posted on our website at Planning Commission | Kalispell, MT (civicplus.com) under Planning Commission “upcoming agenda.” Interested persons are encouraged to present their views and concerns to the Planning Commission. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Development Services Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940 or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. The City of Kalispell does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its programs, services, activities, and employment practices. Accessible parking is available in the city lot north of City Hall, and accessible restrooms are available. If you need auxiliary aids or services for effective communication or other reasonable accommodation to participate in the meeting or hearing, please contact the Development Services front desk at (406)758-7940 as soon as possible, preferably at least two working days before the meeting date. /s/Jarod Nygren/KR Jarod Nygren Development Services Director April 28, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30301 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: The South 45.83 feet of Lots 23 and 24 of Block 3 of Hungry Horse, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 120 Canyon Road, Hungry Horse, MT 59919. Mark Fraleigh and Shannon Fraleigh, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Citizens Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Fremont Investment & Loan, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on September 25, 2003, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on September 30, 2003 as Instrument No. 200327314210, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as owner trustee for RCF2 Acquisition Trust Assignment Dated: March 14, 2023 Assignment Recorded: April 3, 2023 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202300004712 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead 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 Flathead County, State of Montana, on July 2, 2020 as Instrument No. 202000018120, 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 November 1, 2023, 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 $47,844.48, interest in the sum of $554.47, escrow advances of $353.21, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $1,746.71 for a total amount owing of $50,498.87, 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 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 11th day of April, 2024. 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. MT10810 April 28 and May 5, 12, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30302 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on August 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: The North Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N 1/2 NW 1/4 NW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, M.P.M. Flathead County, Montana. More accurately described as follows: A tract of land located in the North Half of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (N½NW¼NW¼) of Section 26, Township 30 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M. Flathead County, Montana, known as: Parcel A of Certificate of Survey No. 18090. More commonly known as 1300 Kelley Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59912. Denise L. Stiffarm and Douglas L. Stiffarm, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to First American Title, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Sallie Mae Home Loans, Inc., beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on April 6, 2006, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 11, 2006, as Instrument No. 200610110210, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: CitiMortgage, Inc Assignment Dated: September 25, 2012 Assignment Recorded: October 11, 2012 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201200023484 Assignee: Federal National Mortgage Association Assignment Dated: February 12, 2014 Assignment Recorded: February 24, 2014 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 201400003273 Assignee: LSRMF MH Master Participation Trust II Assignment Dated: January 28, 2020 Assignment Recorded: January 29, 2020 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202000002466 All in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder for Flathead 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 Flathead County, State of Montana, on April 8, 2024, as Instrument No. 202400005766, 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 June 1, 2018, 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 $288,427.40, interest in the sum of $69,080.90, escrow advances of $46,193.19, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $8,708.04 for a total amount owing of $412,409.53, 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. 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 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 8th day of April, 2024. 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. MT10496 April 28 and May 5, 12, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30306 INVITATION TO BID: ROADSIDE MOWER TRACTOR UNITS Notice is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive bids on THREE (3) Roadside Mower Tractor Units. Specifications may be obtained from the Flathead County Weed Control District, 309 FFA Drive, Kalispell, MT (406) 758-5800. Delivery/shipping will be F.O.B. to the Flathead County Weed District at 309 FFA Drive, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. Each bidder must include a security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total purchase price. If the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the production and delivery of said units. The 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. The specifications for each vehicle type may be obtained online at https://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner or by calling (406) 758-5537. The bidder shall include a contract to be executed by the parties. Flathead County reserves the right to negotiate the terms of said proposed contract (excluding prices contained therein) and to consider the terms of said proposed contract, including warranty provisions, in determining the award of the bid. All sealed bids, plainly marked “Roadside Mower Tractor Units” must be in the hands of the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901, on or before 4:00 PM on June 3, 2024. Bids will be opened and read that following morning in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. The Board of County 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 25th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA By: /s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman April 28 and May 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30307 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ACCOMMODATION REQUEST The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-3-503, M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a disability accommodation request from Annette and Thomas DeLong to Sections 5.01.030(2), Section 3.12.040(3)(B), Section 3.12.040(4) and Section 3.12.040(5) of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations (FCZR) for a property located at 20 Meadowlark Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. The property can be legally described as Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey 22745 in Section 33, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents related to the disability accommodation request will be available after 5:00 PM on April 25, 2024, for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office website at: https://flathead.mt.gov/department-directory/planning-zoning/draft-documents. The public hearing will be held on the 7th day of May, 2024, at 11 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 disability accommodation request. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners’ Office prior to the hearing. Dated this 25th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By:/s/Randy L. Brodehl Randy L. Brodehl, Chairman April 28 and May 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30308 SECTION 00100 INVITATION TO BID The Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana will receive sealed bids for the 2024 Crack Seal Project. The project primarily consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to complete crack seal improvements of approximately 79 miles of roadway. Digital project bidding documents are available upon request at the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department, 1249 Willow Glen Drive, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 758-5790. Contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department for a digital copy of the bidding documents. You may download and print the Contract Documents at no charge from their website, www.flathead.mt.gov/departmentdirectory/roads-and-bridges, however, all Prime Contractors that intend to offer a bid for this project must contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at the address stipulated above to obtain an “Official” Bid Packet, at no charge, and to get their name added to the Planholders List. The entire set of project documents may also be obtained, in the form of printed plans, contract documents, specifications, and an “Official” Bid Packet for a non-refundable deposit of $100.00, if the Contractor chooses not to download and print their own documents. No bids will be considered unless they are submitted with the “Official” Bid Packet and the Contractor’s name has been included on the Planholders List. The Contractor and any of the Contractor’s Subcontractors bidding or doing work on this project are required to be registered with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) at the time of bid submission. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, PO Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena MT 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling (406) 4447734. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Any bidder wanting more information may contact the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department at (406) 758-5790. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held at the office of the Flathead County Road & Bridge Department commencing at 1:00 PM on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the PreBid Meeting. Bids will be received at the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, 800 South Main Street, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana 59901 until 4:00 PM, local time, on Wednesday, May 14, 2024. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 9:00 AM, local time, Thursday, May 15, 2024, in the Commissioners’ Chambers, located on the third floor of the County Courthouse. All bidders shall, as bid security, accompany the bid with 1) lawful currency of the United States or a cashier’s check; or 2) a certified check or bank money order drawn and issued by a national bank located in Montana or by a banking corporation incorporated in Montana; or 3) a bid bond or bonds, executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. The bid security shall be in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid. Any such bank instrument shall be payable to Flathead Countv. If a contract is awarded, the bidder whose bond is accepted and who shall thereafter refuse to enter into and execute the proposed contract, or as stated in the covenant, shall absolutely forfeit such moneys or bank instruments to the County, and become immediately liable on said bid bond in said sum. The bid security shall be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. All bids must expressly covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder shall within ten (10) calendar days of the acceptance of said bid by the County Commissioners, enter into a contract, and give good and sufficient bond to secure the performance of the terms and conditions of the contract. In the event the successful bidder does not enter into a formal contract within ten (10) calendar days or give sufficient bond to secure performance, the bidder shall pay unto the County the difference between the amount of the bid of said bidder and the amount for which the County legally contracts with another party to perform said work if the latter amount is more than the former. Award of the project will be contingent upon funding and award concurrence from the County Commissioners. Bids may only be withdrawn as provided in Article 15 of the Instructions to Bidders after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. Except as provided in the aforementioned Article 15, no bid shall be withdrawn after the opening of bids without the consent of the County Commissioners for a period of sixty (60) days after the scheduled time of receiving the bids. The County will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids orto waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed in the best interest of the County. The successful bidder will be required to furnish an acceptable security for the full amount of the contract for faithful performance thereof and payment of labor, material, and subcontractor claims. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish to the County evidence of insurance in accordance with the Seventh Edition of the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications. The successful bidder shall for the purpose of the Contract with the County, name Flathead County and Robert Peccia & Associates, Inc. as additional insured on said policy while performing work under County contract. The successful bidder will be assessed the Montana Contractor’s withholding tax. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State laws, particularly Section 18-2-401 et seq., M.C.A. (Montana Prevailing Wage Rates). Authorized by order of the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, in a regular meeting dated this 25th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: Randy Brodehl Randy Brodehl, Chairman April 28 and May 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________
NO. 30309 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES COLUMBIA FALLS GATEWAY TO GLACIER SAFETY AND MOBILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA FY 2022 RAISE The City of Columbia Falls (“City”) is soliciting Proposals from qualified consultants for professional engineering services on the Columbia Falls Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project funded by a FY 2022 RAISE grant. I. INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS / SUBMISSION PROCEDURES Respondents are required to submit their response to this Request for Proposals no later than 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024. Mail or hand deliver proposals to: City of Columbia Falls City Clerk 130 6th Street West Columbia Falls, Montana 59912 Respondents shall submit FIVE (5) hard copies and one electronic copy in PDF format on a flash drive of their response to this Request for Proposals (hereafter “RFP”). Responses to this RFP are to be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly labeled: “Response to Request for Proposals Columbia Falls Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project” The responding firm with address and contact information shall be clearly displayed on the sealed envelope. All questions concerning this request, or the scope of work should be directed to Susan Nicosia, City Manager, (406) 892-4384 or email: nicosias@cityofcolumbiafalls.com. Respondents are encouraged to attend a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at City Hall Council Chambers, 130 6th St. West, Columbia Falls. II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION and SCOPE OF WORK General Project Description The Columbia Falls Gateway to Glacier Safety and Mobility Improvement Project is a capital infrastructure improvement and expansion project funded primarily with Federal funds from the United Stated Department of Transportation (DOT) and therefore is subject to the Federal laws and regulations associated with that program. The project will fund reconstruction of approximately 1.3 miles of roadway, approximately 1.7 miles of new sidewalks, and nearly one mile of buffered multi-use pathways, numerous intersections, parking, and ADA access improvements in the core downtown region of Columbia Falls. The following are key project elements: 13th Street West – 12th Ave West to 4th Ave West (Project Section 1 in application): Reconstruction of the paved surface of the roadway to include driving and turning lanes, curb and gutter, and buffered sidewalk and multiuse path. The city’s aged water main will be replaced before reconstructing the roadway. 4th Avenue West – 3rd St West to 13th St West (Project Sections 2, 3 and 4 in application): • 13th St West to US Hwy 2: Reconstruction of paved sections of roadway to include buffered sidewalk and multiuse pathway, parking, and driving lanes; • US Hwy 2 to 7th Street West: Reconstruction of the roadway to include three driving lanes, parking with curb and gutter, buffered multiuse pathway and sidewalk on one side of the street and buffered sidewalk on other; 7th St West to Truck Route/3rd St West: Reconstruction of paved sections of roadway to include buffered multiuse pathway and sidewalk on one side of the street and buffered sidewalk on the other side of the street, parking lane with curb and gutter and three driving lanes. The city’s aged water main will be replaced in all Sections with this project before reconstructing the roadway. 7th Street West – 4th Ave West to Nucleus Ave (Project Section 5 in application): Reconstruction of the paved section of roadway and aged water main replacement. Improvements will include curb, gutter and sidewalk on each side of the roadway. Scope of Work The project will be delivered through a standard Design – Bid – Build (DBB) process. The selected team will be responsible for providing all the technical needs including but not limited to the following: Preliminary Engineering • Engineering Design Development • Environmental Studies and NEPA document preparation • Surveying/Geotech • Public Outreach • Final Design and bid documents Construction • Engineering – Construction Services Management • Agency Coordination and Permitting • Project Closeout The City will be the grant administrator. Consultant will aid the City in coordinating RAISE funding requirements throughout the entirety of the project. Invoices and documentation shall be appropriately developed. Consultant shall participate in review meetings with RAISE personnel as required. The project is funded through a RAISE grant in addition to local funds. The project schedule and deliverables will be developed and negotiated prior to executing the contract amendment but will align with the Award Dates and Schedule established in the RAISE contract. Additional tasks may be added to the work during negotiations or by contract amendment. Standards, Specifications, and Policies Work is expected to follow the Montana Public Works Standard Specifications (MPWSS), City of Columbia Falls Public Work Standards and all other applicable local, state, and federal requirements. III. PROPOSAL CONTENTS The proposal must contain the information listed in this section. The proposal is limited to twenty (20) pages, not including the required appendices. A single cover jacket/title page is allowed if desired and will not count in the page limit. Each page is defined as one side of a letter size sheet (no larger than 8 ½” x 11”), with a minimum font size of 11. Evaluation of information will begin with the first page immediately following the cover jacket/title page, and every page will be counted, in order, from that point forward, including any table of contents or divider pages the firm wishes to include. Once the page limit is reached, any information included thereafter will be removed and not considered or scored. Please organize your proposal in the same order and numbering format as shown below, which will assist the committee in reviewing your proposal: Questions 1) Team Qualifications • Provide a discussion on how the team you propose to use for this project (including subconsultants, if used) is best qualified to respond to the requirements of this project. Discussion should focus on the requirements for this specific project, particularly your team’s expertise and experience, as it relates to the work described in the “Scope of Work” section above. 2) Previous Project Experience • Provide examples of previous related project experience as it relates to these services. 3) Key Personnel • Identify key personnel assigned to the project, location, and professional licensure of staff that satisfy the requirements for this contract. • Include an organizational chart of your team for this project. • Include a discussion on the current and projected workload of key personnel, the effects that workload would have on your ability to successfully deliver this project, and your overall plan for delivering this project in a timely manner. 4) Project Approach • Describe your understanding of the project, related projects, and requirements of the RAISE Grant. • Describe your approach to project management and project delivery. • Discuss the challenges you foresee as they relate to this project and its requirements, your strategy for addressing these challenges, and your specific experience in implementing the strategies identified. • Describe your approach to public involvement. • Describe your quality assurance/quality control process. Appendix A: Resumes Include brief resumes for the key personnel to be assigned to the project. Appendix B: References Submit references that includes a minimum of three (3) separate projects from the past five (5) years. If applicable, you may submit multiple projects for a single client. Each project must pertain to work similar to the proposed scope of services. Include client name, a currently employed primary contact person, an alternative contact person, corresponding valid phone numbers and emails for both contacts, a range of contract values, and a brief description of the work performed. IV. PROPOSAL EVALUATION Respondents’ Proposals will be evaluated according to the following listed criteria (see 18-8-204(2), MCA) and weight of each factor: 1. Qualifications of firm(s) – 150 Points 2. Qualifications of proposed personnel – 150 Points 3. Capability to meet time (include present and projected workloads) and budget requirements – 175 Points 4. Proposed method to accomplish the work – 250 Points 5. Related experience on similar projects – 200 Points 6. Quality of proposal/Conformance to proposal requirements – 75 Points All Proposals will be evaluated using the following basic scoring methodology: • Outstanding/Exceptional response: 90-100% of the available points • Good response: 70-90% of the available points • Average response: 50-70% of the available points • Poor response: 30-50% of the available points • Qualifications not clearly met: 0-30% of the available points The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to narrow the list of responding firms to an appropriate short list. Short-listed firms may be asked to provide a supplemental proposal, interview, or presentation. Scores from the proposals, supplement project proposals (if used), and interviews (if used) will be tabulated to make final selection. VII. COST AND AWARD PROCEDURE The City of Columbia Falls utilizes a “qualifications based” selection process to select the most qualified firm and negotiate a contract with the firm determined to be the most qualified at a price which is determined to be fair and reasonable. Costs will not be discussed until the top ranked respondent has been selected for contract negotiations. The provisions of 18-8-205(1) and (2), MCA, will be applied to the contract negotiations. The City will enter negotiations with the Consultant deemed most qualified as determined through the proposal scoring evaluation procedures described in Article IV. Should a suitable Contract agreement not be reached with the highest rated consultant, the City will enter negotiations with the second highest rated consultant and so forth until an agreement is reached with a qualified firm. The City of Columbia Falls reserves the right to accept or reject any and all qualification statements, or parts of statements; waive technicalities; and to make its decision on the basis of merit, appropriateness, and any other factor. Unless all statements are rejected or the solicitation is canceled, a contract will be awarded to the firm whose qualifications best meet the requirements and criteria set forth in this solicitation with whom a Contract agreement can be reached. By submitting a proposal, the Consultant warrants that neither the firm nor any of the proposed sub-consultants are on the federal System for Award Management Excluded Parties List. Consultants will be subject to Federal and Montana nondiscrimination laws and regulations. April 28 and May 5, 2024 MNAXLP __________________________