Legals for August, 6 2025

NO. 31374 REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO: 2025 Underground Lines and Septic Tank Removal Project RFQ The Flathead County Water District No. 1 – Evergreen (Evergreen or District) is requesting sealed qualifications packages from qualified firms, teams or consultants interested in providing professional engineering services to the District for development and preparation of construction drawings and specifications, bidding assistance, engineering design, and other services during design and construction of the 2025 Underground Lines and Septic Tank Removal Project in Evergreen, Montana.   The District invites qualified consultants to submit a qualifications package based upon the scope of work identified in Appendix A (available on District website) of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). The District shall not be held responsible for any oral instructions. Changes to this RFQ will be advertised or can be found on the District’s website: http://www.evergreenwaterdistrict.com/. This document is intended to provide interested consultants with sufficient information to prepare and submit a Statement of Qualifications (RFQ) for consideration by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all RFQs, to waive any informality or irregularity in any RFQ received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the respective RFQs received. SUBMITTAL OPENING DATE AND SCHEDULE Five (5) bound hard copies and one electronic pdf copy on a thumb drive of the RFQ must be submitted to: Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen, Attn: Jeff Walla, 108 Cooperative Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 1:00 pm (local time) on August 11, 2025. Responses will be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “2025 Underground Lines and Septic Tank Removal Project RFQ”. Legibility, clarity and completeness are essential. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and any RFQ so received shall be returned to the consultant unopened. In addition, electronic (email) submissions will not be accepted and will be rejected upon receipt. Proposing consultants will be expected to allow adequate time for the delivery of the RFQs. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing consultant to see that their RFQ is received on time. RFQ Available July 15, 2025 Publication July 17, 2025, and August 6, 2025 Deadline for Questions July 28, 2025 Final Addenda (if needed) August 1, 2025 RFQ (Response) Due August 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m.  District Evaluation of RFQs August 15, 2025 Interviews (by Teams online) Not Anticipated Board Meeting (Resolution for Selection) August 20, 2025 Scope and Fee Negotiations August 20 – September 9, 2025 Board Meeting (Resolution for Scope and Fee) September 17, 2025 QUESTIONS AND CLARRIFICATION Any questions or clarifications related to the RFQ or the Scope of Work must be provided in writing by the date and time listed in the schedule above. All questions or clarification requests shall be made by email transmission to Jeff Walla, PE at [email protected].    SUBMITTAL FORMAT AND RFQ CONTENT The RFQ must be organized in accordance with this section. Brevity is appreciated by the District staff and Board Members reviewing the proposals. The RFQ may not exceed the page limits described below and font size shall be 11 point or larger. Covers, dividers, and table of contents are not included in the page count. Proposed personnel resumes shall be included in Appendix A and are not included in the page count. When using double sided printing, each side of the page is counted as one page. An RFQ exceeding the specified number of pages may be considered non-responsive, and the RFQ may not be considered.  The RFQs shall include the firm’s legal name, address, telephone number and contain the following information at a minimum: Introductory Letter  (Not to Exceed 1 page, 0 points)  If desired an introductory letter can be provided and limited to one page. The letter will not be scored.   Qualifications of the Professional Personnel Assigned to the Project  (Not to Exceed 8 pages, 35 Points)  Provide an organizational chart with chain of command of the proposed personnel to be assigned on this project. Describe their role, office location, expertise or experience, and any unique qualifications or training. Include at least one team member with State and Federal grant/loan administration experience and describe the extent of their expertise. Resumes for key staff shall be provided in Appendix A but will be scored within this section. A project team consisting of multiple firm personnel must clearly state which firm is the prime firm and describe the discrete portions of the scope each respective firm is assigned.   Project Approach and Understanding (Not to Exceed 6 pages, 30 Points) Describe the firm’s unique understanding of the project. Detail the firm’s proposed approach to performing the preliminary scope of services. Explain any particular expertise that distinguishes the firm from others and why you believe your firm is best qualified for the project. Provide any recommendations the firm may have for modifying or improving the scope of services. Identify how your team will meet budget and schedule requirements while providing the best value and project outcomes. Describe your team management approach. Provide a project schedule showing key task and activity durations, major milestones and deliverables, and critical path activities. The schedule shall be legible and provided on an 11”x17” in landscape format (included in page count). A schedule narrative should accompany the schedule describing the team’s ability to meet the proposed project duration.     Previous Project Experience/Project Examples  (Not to Exceed 6 pages, 25 points)  Provide descriptions of projects delivered by the project team that address similar scope and complexity of work. Writeups should clearly demonstrate relevance to this project. Identify proposed team members involved and respective roles on provided projects. Include client name, contact person, email address, and phone number as a reference for each project. Higher value will be given to projects completed in the past 10 years and to projects completed in the Flathead Valley with proximity to the District. The District is not responsible for assuring that listed reference contact information is correct nor that the listed references respond to the District’s request for a referral. Consultants are advised to verify contact information and notify potential references prior to submittal. Present and Projected Workloads/Capability to Meet Time and Budget Requirements  (Not to Exceed 1 Page, 10 points)  Provide a discussion regarding the anticipated workload for the key staff assigned to this project including the Project Manager and Lead Engineer during the time frame that this project. Indicate the number of other projects that will be managed by the Project Manager and under and by the lead engineer during the time he or she would be assigned to this project. Appendix A: Key Staff Resume’s  (No page limit, 0 points – Points included in scoring above)  Provide 1-page resumes for the proposed personnel assigned to this project. SELECTION PROCESS The District has adopted a procurement policy that complies with the Montana State Procurement Act, Title 18, Chapter 4, including the procurement of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services of Montana Code Annotated (MCA) § 18-8-201 - 212. The act requires “adequate” and “reasonable” time for public notice. As such, the adoption of this policy fulfills the requirements in 2 CFR 200.319 Competition through 200.320 Methods of procurement to be followed. The Service Provider will be selected on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications for the type of services required and thereafter the District will negotiate the services agreement with what it deems to be the most qualified firm.   Submissions will be reviewed, evaluated, and ranked on the basis of the scoring criteria noted herein by a selection committee. The selection committee will likely consist of four District staff members and one District Board member. The District expressly reserves the right, in its sole judgment, to accept or reject any or all statements, and to waive any defects and to allow modifications and supplementation of statements that are submitted within the deadline. Firms submitting statements will be accorded fair and equal treatment with respect to opportunity for discussion and revision of proposals, and such revisions may be permitted, after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final proposals. After scoring and ranking the submissions based on the criteria herein, the selection committee will in its discretion select one or more or all engineering firms to participate in interview(s), make oral presentation(s), provide supplemental information and documentation, or make site visit(s). All arrangements and scheduling shall be coordinated by the selection committee or its agent.   At the completion of the selection process, the selection committee will make a recommendation to the District’s Board of Directors for approval of the highest scoring/ranked firm. Following approval (selection) by the Board, District staff will enter into scope and fee negotiations with the highest ranked firm and prepare the professional services agreement. If an appropriate agreement cannot be reached with the highest ranked firm, the second ranked firm may be invited to submit a scope and fee proposal and negotiate a contract with the District. The professional services agreement must be reviewed and approved by the District Board prior to entering into the agreement. July 17 and August 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31381 NOTICE OF CLOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION  AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION  SEPTEMBER 9, 2025, BIGFORK RURAL FIRE DISTRICT SPECIAL BOND AND LEVY ELECTION Notice is hereby given that regular* registration for the Bigfork Rural Fire District Special Bond / Levy Election, to be held on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, closes at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 11th, 2025. Late registration begins on Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. and runs through 12 noon on Monday, September 8th, 2025. Late registration will resume at 7:00 a.m. on Election Day, Tuesday September 9th, 2025, and continue until 8:00 p.m.  To register to vote; update your name, address, or other voter information, submit a Montana Voter Registration Application to the Flathead County Elections Office (mailing address 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901). You may obtain an application by calling the Flathead County Elections Office at 406-758-5535, appearing in person at the Flathead County Elections Office, 290B N Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, or downloading the application online at: voterportal.mt.gov and email to [email protected]. The application must be signed before being submitted to the Flathead County Elections Office. If mailing, your application must be postmarked by August 11th, 2025, and received in the Flathead County Elections Office by 5:00 p.m. on August 14th, 2025.  If you are a resident of Lake County and reside within the Bigfork Rural Fire District, you will need to register to vote, update your voter registration, and / or request a replacement / absentee ballot from the Lake County Elections Office, located at 106 4th Avenue E., Polson, MT 59860 (406-883-7268), by the same means as referenced above, either in person, downloading the application online, or via email [email protected].  All active and inactive** electors of the Bigfork Rural Fire District are entitled to vote in said election. Ballots will be automatically mailed to active electors only on August 22nd, 2025. If you are a registered voter and do not receive a ballot, contact the Flathead County Elections Office or the Lake County Elections Office (if you are a resident of Lake County) to update your information as necessary and to receive a ballot. *NOTE: AFTER AUGUST 11TH, 2025, YOU MUST REGISTER TO VOTE AT THE FLATHEAD COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE, 290B N MAIN, KALISPELL, MT 59901, IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY REGISTERED TO VOTE IN FLATHEAD COUNTY. To check your voter registration status, please go to the My Voter Page on the Montana Secretary of State website: https://prodvoterportal.mt.gov/WhereToVote.aspx. If you are a resident of Lake County, and you are not already registered to vote in Lake County, you must register at the Lake County Elections Office, at their new address (effective August 11th) located at 500 1st Street East, Polson, MT 59860. **NOTE: Inactive electors may reactivate by completing and submitting a Montana Voter Registration Application; requesting an absentee ballot; or by notifying the Flathead and/or Lake County Elections Office in writing of the elector’s current address in the county. Dated this 16th day of July, 2025. Paula Buff, Flathead County Elections Manager July 23, 31 and August 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31397 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Bailey Swartzenberger Bailey Swartzenberger Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1091 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 Bailey Jo Swartzenberger to Bailey Jo Feiler. The hearing will be on 09/03/2025 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: 07/22/2025 (SEAL) Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Kristen Skees Deputy Clerk of Court July 30 and August 6, 13, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31402 Initial Proposal Right of Way Easement City of Whitefish (Whitefish Yards Pedestrian Bridge) 7/25/25 The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), Kalispell Unit is proposing a right-of-way easement over navigable waters for the Whitefish Yards pedestrian bridge on the following state-owned parcel: NW ¼ NW ¼ of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West The project is in Whitefish, Montana and is located near the Northwest end of Railroad St, crossing the Whitefish River to the parcel located at 95 Karrow Ave., Whitefish, MT. City of Whitefish is proposing a right of way easement for a pedestrian bridge through navigable waters of the Whitefish River. City of Whitefish proposes a strip of land 12 feet wide, 6 feet on each side of a centerline located in the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 36, Township 31 North, Range 22 West, Principal Meridian, Montana, containing 0.021 acres more or less. The DNRC is in the scoping phase of the project environmental assessment, so all project data are preliminary estimates. In preparation for this project, specialists such as wildlife biologists, hydrologists, soil scientists, and archeologists will be consulted. The Montana DNRC invites written comments and suggestions concerning this proposal. Please respond by August 25th, 2025, to: Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Attn: Rachel Payne Kalispell Unit 655 Timberwolf Pkwy Ste 2 Kalispell, MT 59901 406-751-2274 [email protected] August 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31404 CSBG State Plan Public Notice On Wednesday August 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM, a Public Hearing will be held via a webinar only (No in-person hearing) for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2026/2027 Community Services Block Grant State Plan”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/10/?viewtype=2&event=182616&viewperiod=3&currentViewtype=2, and draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 or by calling 1-833-317-1080 starting Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Written comments must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31410 PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307, MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE DRAFT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION (PD) DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 5, 2025. THE DEPARTMENT CAN ONLY ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENTS FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM, FORM 654. MAIL THE COMPLETED FORM TO THE DNRC, PO BOX 201601, HELENA, MT 59620-1601 BY THE DEADLINE SPECIFIED. THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE. PER 85-2-307(5)(C), MCA, IF NO PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, THE DRAFT PD WILL BE ADOPTED AS FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION, OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE DRAFT PD OR PUBLIC COMMENT FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 655 TIMBERWOLF PARKWAY, SUITE 4, KALISPELL, MT 59901-2387, PHONE: 406-752-2288, FAX: 406-752-2843. IF ISSUED, THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 76LJ 30165067 Owners: LAKESIDE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT 253 BIERNEY CREEK RD LAKESIDE, MT 59922-9614 Priority Date: APRIL 3, 2025 at 09:47 A.M. Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL LAWN AND GARDEN MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Maximum Flow Rate: 430.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 249.42 AC-FT Maximum Acres: 51.20 Source Name And Type: GROUNDWATER Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: Diversion Means: WELL Sec 30; Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Qtr Sec: NESWSE Flow Rate: 160.00 GPM Well Depth: 727.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 8.00 INCHES ID 2; Qtr Sec: SESWSE Flow Rate: 270.00 GPM Well Depth: 640.00 FEET Static Water Level: 341.00 FEET Casing Diameter: 8.00 INCHES Purpose (Use): COMMERCIAL Volume: 22.83 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Sec 25 Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Sec 29 ID 3; Sec 30 ID 4; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19 Purpose (Use): LAWN AND GARDEN Volume: 126.06 AC-FT Period of Use: APRIL 18 to OCTOBER 13 Place of Use: Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Acres: 16.79; Sec 29 ID 2; Acres: 18.25; Sec 30 ID 4; Acres: 1.10; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19 Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 3; Acres: 15.07; Sec 25 Total: 51.21 Purpose (Use): MULTIPLE DOMESTIC Households: 359 Volume: 100.53 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: Twp 26N; Rge 21W; County FLATHEAD ID 1; Sec 25 Twp 26N; Rge 20W; County FLATHEAD ID 2; Sec 29 ID 3; Sec 30 ID 4; Qtr Sec: S2; Sec 19 August 6, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31415 2025 LIHEAP State Plan On August 20, 2025, at 1:00 PM, a Public Hearing will be held via ZOOM (No in-person hearing), for the purpose of receiving comments on the draft Department of Public Health and Human Services “2025 LIHEAP State Plan Application”. The link to the webinar is listed on the Montana.gov eCalendar website: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event/dphhs/2025/8/20/?viewtype=2&event=182681&viewperiod=1&currentViewtype=2. Draft copies of the proposed application will be available at the Department of Public Health and Human Services, Intergovernmental Human Services Bureau, 1400 Carter Drive, P.O. Box 202956, Helena, MT 59620-2956 on, or by calling 1-833-317-1080. Written comments can be emailed to [email protected] and must be received by 5:00 PM, August 20, 2025. August 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 2025 MNAXLP __________________________