Legals for August, 9 2026

NO. 32208 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATING TO: Evergreen Water System Improvements – Reserve Well No. 3 Project  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 Evergreen Water System Improvements – Reserve Well No. 3 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 (SOQ) for consideration by the District. The District reserves the right to reject any or all SOQs, to waive any informality or irregularity in any SOQ 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 SOQ must be submitted to: Flathead County Water District No. 1 - Evergreen, Attn: Jeff Walla, 108 Cooperative Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 no later than 3:00 pm (local time) on August 13, 2026. Responses will be received in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside “Evergreen Water System Improvements – Reserve Well No. 3 Project SOQ”. Legibility, clarity and completeness are essential. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances, and any SOQ 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 SOQs. Sole responsibility rests with the proposing consultant to see that their SOQ is received on time. RFQ Available July 8, 2026 Publication July 8, 2026, and August 9, 2026 Deadline for Questions July 31, 2026 Final Addenda (if needed) August 5, 2026 SOQ (Response) Due August 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.  District Evaluation of SOQs September 4, 2026 Interviews (by Teams online) Not Anticipated Board Meeting (Resolution for Selection) September 16, 2026 Scope and Fee Negotiations November 20 – December 5, 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 SOQ CONTENT The SOQ must be organized in accordance with this section. Brevity is appreciated by the District staff and Board Members reviewing the proposals. The SOQ 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 SOQ exceeding the specified number of pages may be considered non-responsive, and the SOQ may not be considered.  The SOQs 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 5 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 5 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 4 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 may 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 and request staff authorization to proceed to enter into a contract with the highest 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.   July 8 and August 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32229 INVITATION TO BID The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive bids for 3rd Ave E Street Improvements. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the replacement of roadway asphalt along 3rd Ave E between E Center St and 6th St E. Also including the regrading and reconstruction of street intersections, catch basin replacements, curb and gutter replacements, sidewalk ramp replacements, and sidewalk removal and replacement. Plans and specifications may be examined beginning July 27, 2026, through QuestCDN. Further bidding instructions and the portal to QuestCDN can be found on the City of Kalispell website at https://kalispell.com/bids.aspx.The City will be only accepting online electronic bids through QuestCDN. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901 at 3:00pm on Thursday August 13, 2026. Interested Bidders are encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Meeting. Bids will be received by QuestCDN until 3:00pm on Thursday August 20, 2026. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Hall First Floor Conference Room, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana 59901. Contact City of Kalispell Public Works with any questions at 201 1st Ave E Kalispell, MT 59901. Phone: 406-758-7720 City of Kalispell Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk July 26 and August 9. 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32242 PUBLIC NOTICE OF SHORT-TERM WATER LEASE Knife River Corporation of 3131 HWY 2 East, Kalispell, MT 59901, hereby gives notice  pursuant to Montana Code Annotated 85-2-410 of its intent to temporarily lease a water  appropriation right from Flathead County Road & Bridge Department. Appropriation Right: Provisional Permit No. 76LJ 30002543 Source of Water: Spencer Lake Proposed Point of Diversion: NENENE SEC. 5 TWP 30N 22W, FLATHEAD COUNTY Purpose of Use: Dust abatement and road compaction Place of Use: Adjacent Montana Department of Transportation project on US Highway 93,  from reference post 129.7 to milepost 133, including adjacent staging areas Maximum Flow Rate: 400.00 gallons per minute (GPM) Maximum Volume: Not to exceed 1.17 acre-feet Lease Term: July 30, 2026, through October 28, 2026 (not to exceed 90 days) Knife River’s use of water will be reduced on days when Flathead County exercises its rights  under the permit. This lease is in accordance with the provisions of Montana Code Annotated 85-2-410, which governs short-term leases of water rights Interested parties or potentially affected appropriators may contact Knife River at the  address above for more information. July 26 and August 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32254 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF KALISPELL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Kalispell City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, to solicit public comment on whether the residential rental property known as Fernwell Apartments, located at 20 4th Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana (the 36-unit apartment building on Lots 1, 2, and 3 and part of Lot 4, Block 39 of Kalispell, Montana, according to the plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana), meets a community housing need. The hearing is held pursuant to Section 15-6-221, Montana Code Annotated, in connection with an application by the property owner, WSR LLC, to the Montana Department of Revenue for the property tax exemption available to qualifying low-income rental housing. All 36 units at the property are subject to recorded restrictive covenants reserving them for households earning no more than 60% of area median income at restricted rents. All interested persons are invited to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard. Written comments may be submitted before the hearing to the Kalispell City Clerk, 201 First Avenue East, P.O. Box 1997, Kalispell, MT 59903, or by email to [email protected]. Information about the property and the proposed exemption is available from the City Clerk’s office, and on the city website at Kalispell.com/CouncilHearings. For questions, contact the City Clerk at (406) 758-7756 or the applicant, WSR LLC, at (208) 664-5081. DATED this 23rd day of July, 2026. Aimee Brunckhorst, City Clerk, City of Kalispell August 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32258 INVITATION TO BID BIGFORK COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT WEST TRUNK SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Separate sealed bids for construction of the West Trunk Sewer Main Replacement Project will be received by Bigfork County Water and Sewer District at the office of 108 Harbor Heights Blvd., Bigfork, MT 59911 until 2:00 p.m. local time on September 2, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project generally consists of, but is not necessarily limited to, the following major items: Schedule 1 - Water System Improvements: Installation of an 8” C900 PVC water main, connection to existing mains, valves, fittings, fire hydrants, service line reconnections, grading, asphalt surface restoration, and general surface restoration. Schedule 2 - Wastewater System Improvements: Installation of a 15” SDR35 PVC gravity sewer main, directional drill a 2” DR11 HDPE force sewer main, connection to existing sewer mains, manholes, manhole rehabilitation, service line reconnections, grading, asphalt surface restoration, and general surface restoration. Schedule 3 - Holt Drive Sewer Services: Installation of 1-1/4” DR11 HDPE force sewer service lines, duplex grinder pumps, service line connections, and electrical connections. Schedule 4 - Lift Station Generators: Installation of standby generators at two lift station sites, site work, site electrical, and SCADA integration and programming. Complete electronic Project Plans, Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available at the Morrison-Maierle website “www.m-m.net”, by clicking on the “Projects” tab, scroll down, click on ‘view our current projects bidding’, and select this project from the project list. Prospective bidders may view the bid documents at no cost under ‘view bid documents’. To be considered a plan holder, you must register for a free membership on QuestCDN and download the contract documents in digital form under ‘download bid documents’. There is a non-refundable fee of $40.00 to download the documents. You will be asked to sign into your account or create a free QuestCDN account by clicking the ‘join’ link. Contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or [email protected] for assistance in membership registration. Hard copy sets of the project documents are not available.  This project will be utilizing vBid. vBid is Quests online bidding service that streamlines the bidding process for owners and solicitors, allowing an effective and efficient way to build and accept bids through a secure online network. The cost per bidder is an additional $75.00. Prospective Bidders must purchase contract documents and access the bid form through QuestCDN. Hard copy bids will not be accepted. All addendums will be issued through QuestCDN. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to review and acknowledge all addendums prior to submitting a bid. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of Bigfork County Water and Sewer District, at 2:00 p.m. on August 13, 2026. Interested CONTRACTORS are encouraged to attend. A tour of the project site(s) will be conducted after the meeting. A bid may not be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above unless it meets the requirements and procedures outlined in Article 16.02 of the Instructions to Bidders. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the Bigfork County Water and Sewer District. August 2, 9, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32259 TANKO LAW OFFICE LAURIE D. MARBURGER, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5284 392 - 1st Avenue East North Kalispell, MT 59901 Tel: (406) 257-3711 Fax: (406) 257-3722 Email: [email protected] Web: www.tankolaw.com Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In Re: The Estate of: RONALD P. KUNIK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000195-IT District Court Judge 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 Gayla L. Kaufman, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 20 day of July, 2026. /s/ Gayla L. Kaufman GAYLA L. KAUFMAN, Personal Representative August 2, 9, 16, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 32279 City of Kalispell Request for Proposals – PRO Housing Grant Housing Study The City of Kalispell seeks to procure a qualified professional firm to provide assistance in preparing a housing study for the City in support of efforts relating to attainable housing for the community in accordance with its recently adopted land use plan. Responses to this Request for Proposal will be used to identify qualified consultants. Full RFP instructions, requirements, and selection criteria can be found on the City of Kalispell website at www.kalispell.com/bids.aspx. The Proposal must be received by the City Clerk at P.O. Box 1997, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, Montana, 59903, by 3:00 p.m. local time, August 21, 2026. Questions pertaining to the selection process should be directed to PJ Sorensen, Director of Development Services, at (406) 758-7732 or [email protected] . The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals, to waive any informality or irregularity in any Proposal received, and to be the sole judge of the merits of the Proposals received. A pre-submittal conference for the RFP will be held at 201 First Avenue East (First Floor Conference Room), Kalispell, MT on August 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. August 9, 16, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________