Legals for February, 25 2026

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL  For SOLID WASTE HAULER  Lincoln County Solid Waste & Recycling    Project Description and Scope of Services    Lincoln County may enter into a contract for hauling of solid waste from “greenbox” dumpster locations throughout Lincoln County.  All waste collected will be deposited in a licensed landfill during normal hours of operation.      Contractor shall schedule collection at each site at sufficient intervals to ensure no overflow.  Cleaning of sites (litter pick-up, collection of illegally dumped items, etc.) shall be the responsibility of the contractor.  Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any damages caused by their employees.    Contractor may bid on a single option, any combination of options, or all of the options listed on Exhibit A.    The existing greenbox dumpsters shall remain the property of Lincoln County.  Lincoln County shall be responsible for site maintenance to include fence repair, grading and snowplowing.  Any gatekeepers and/or site attendants sites will be contracted by Lincoln County.    Qualifications    The successful bidder will clearly present verifiable qualifications and experience with solid waste collection and transport.       The proposed Solid Waste Hauler shall provide the following minimum qualifications:    A minimum of three (3) years’ experience collecting and transporting solid waste;  Reliable collection equipment (front load compactor trucks);   One million dollars per occurrence with Lincoln County named as an additional insured.  Montana Public Service Commission approval to transport garbage and solid waste for service of greenbox locations run by Lincoln County.    Any proposal submitted in response to this RFP should include:    The firm’s legal name, address, and telephone number;  The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications;  The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project;  A description of the firm’s prior experience, including similar projects and locations;  A description of the firm’s current work activities and how these would be coordinated with the project;     A plan of work and a schedule with committed hours and resources for the activities the firm proposes to be performed;     A description of the firm’s proposed rates for carrying out this project; and  The proposed term of the agreement. Proposals of less than a five (5) year term may not be considered.    Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities therein, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. Past performance and ability to deliver will be two of the criteria used in the bid award.    Questions should be directed to Kathi Hooper by phone at (406) 283-2440 or by emailing [email protected].     Sealed proposals must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “PROPOSAL FOR SOLID WASTE HAULING”.    Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 10:30 a.m. MST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in the County Commissioners’ room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT.  Exhibit A    Lincoln County currently maintains 173 greenboxes at 21 locations. Ten of these locations are available to the public and eight are open on a limited schedule. Public locations are in bold below. The remaining 11 sites are at county buildings and for county-use only. County locations are currently collected weekly, with the exception of 2x/week at the Libby County Road Shop.    The Upper Yaak site is always open to the public, but due to limited use, collection is currently weekly in the winter and 2x/week in the summer. West Kootenai is also always open to the public with weekly collection in the winter and 3x/week in the summer.    Option 1 – Libby & Troy    1 can   Lincoln County Courthouse - weekly  1 can     Libby Rifle Range - weekly  1 can    Lincoln County Animal Shelter - weekly  1 can     Libby County Road Shop – 2x/week   2 cans  J. Neil’s Park - weekly  1 can    Kootenai Falls - weekly  8 cans  Fisher River – public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  23 cans  Libby Creek - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday    1 can  Troy County Road Shop - weekly  23 cans Troy City “Ballpark” - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  14 cans Hecla - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  14 cans Yaak Hill - public site open Tuesday – Thursday and Saturday  16 cans Upper Yaak – public site, always open    All collected waste must be deposited at the Libby Landfill.    Option 2 – Eureka    1 can    Eureka County Road Shop - weekly  2 cans  Lincoln County Fairgrounds - weekly  1 can    Law Enforcement Building - weekly  1 can     North Lincoln County Annex - weekly  15 cans  Glen Lake – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  15 cans  Trego – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  17 cans  Fortine – public site open Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday  15 cans  West Kootenai – public site, always open    Indicate in your proposal if collected waste will be deposited at the Eureka Landfill or Libby Landfill.  Option 3 – Recycling    Accept cardboard from the public and County-designated collection sites and transport to an approve recycling facility.    Indicate in your proposal whether other recyclable materials (such as aluminum cans) will be accepted in addition to cardboard, including any material-specific requirements or limitations.   PUBLISHED IN The Western News February 13 & 20, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Daily Interlake February 16 & 18 & 20, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Whitefish Pilot February 18 & 25, 2026. PUBLISHED IN The Hungry Horse News February 18 & 25, 2026. MNAXLP

NO. 31876 PUBLIC NOTICE The Montana Single Audit Act was established to help ensure that Montana local governments provide transparency and accountability to their taxpayers. The Act requires that all local governments complete and submit Audit Reports to the Department of Administration. The following local government is over 180 days delinquent in filing its 2024 Audit Report. Big Mountain Rural Fire District February 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 2857 CITY OF WHITEFISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the regular meeting of the Whitefish City Council held on Monday, March 2, 2026, the Council will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Vision Whitefish 2045 Community Plan and Future Land Use Map. If necessary, the public hearing may be continued to the regular City Council meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026. Meetings will be held at 7:10 p.m. in the Whitefish City Council Chambers, located in City Hall, at 418 East Second Street, Whitefish, Montana. Documents pertaining to the Vision Whitefish 2045 Community Plan and Future Land Use Map are available for review at City Hall, 418 East Second Street, during regular business hours or online at www.engagewhitefish.com. Individuals may attend in person, join the live virtual meeting via Zoom, or submit written testimony to make known their views and concerns. Participation and the opportunity to comment via Zoom is not guaranteed if unforeseen technical issues occur. Comments in writing may be forwarded to the Whitefish Planning & Building Department at PO Box 158, Whitefish, Montana, prior to the hearing or via email: [email protected]. For questions or further information please call 406-863-2410. February 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________