Legals for January, 11 2026

NO. 31695 Montana Department of Transportation Notice of Sale of Real Estate NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Montana Department of Transportation will sell at public auction, with reserve, to the highest bidder, the following described real estate: Tract 1a and 1b, shown on Certificate of Survey 23163, being situated in Government Lot 6 in the SW1/4 of Section 6, Township 26 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, as shown by the shaded area on the exhibits, consisting of 2 pages attached hereto and made a part hereof, containing an area of 3.89 acres, more or less.  The auction will be held beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 in Conference Rooms A & B on the second floor of the Flathead City County Health Department aka Earl Bennett Building, 1035 1st Ave. W., Kalispell, Montana.  Terms: 10% down payment by check at auction. The auction is complete when the auctioneer announces that the down payment has been paid. The appraised value of this land is $894,700.00. Under statutory restrictions, the State cannot accept any bid under 90% of the appraised value. The property is being sold AS IS-WHERE IS. Sale will be conducted pursuant to the Montana Code Annotated. Additional information and a copy of the “Detailed Terms and Conditions” of the sale may be obtained from the Real Estate Services Section, Right-of-Way Bureau, Attn: Jenna Bousman, Montana Department of Transportation, 2701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 201001, Helena, Montana, 59620-1001, phone (406) 444-9272 or TTY 1-800-335-7592 for the hearing impaired. https://mdt.mt.gov/business/real-estate.aspx  Nov. 30 and Dec. 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, 31, 2025 and Jan. 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31735 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1769 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 Myrtle E Brown Hatten DuMontier to Myrtle E Hatten. The hearing will be on 01/28/2026 at 1:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 11, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/ Crystal Holzapfel Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) December 21, 28, 2025 and January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31743 INVITATION TO BID: Flathead Valley Community College is requesting Bids from qualified Roofing Contractors for the 2026 Roof Replacement Project, consisting of the replacement of both Blake Hall and the Business and Social Sciences Building roofs on campus. The project is located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana. The anticipated construction start is no sooner than Monday, May 18, 2026, with a completion date no later than Friday, August 21, 2026. The one percent (1%) Montana Gross Receipts Tax and current Montana Prevailing Wage Rates are both applicable.    Copies of the construction documents and specifications can be obtained online http://www.montanabid.com or from local Montana plans exchanges beginning Monday, January 5, 2026. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on site on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The meeting will be conducted on site. Those attending are to meet at the main entrance of The Administration Building located at 777 Grandview Drive, Kalispell, Montana. The deadline for all subcontractors and supplier RFIs and substitution requests is 1:00 pm local time, Thursday, January 15th, 2026. All bidding questions should be directed to Cushing Terrell, Brady Gauer, at [email protected].  Sealed Bids will be received by the Business Services Office, BH/SCA Building, c/o Calvin Pippin until 2:00 PM local time, Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. No faxed or emailed Bids will be accepted. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud immediately thereafter in the adjacent Boardroom #140 in the Blake Hall Student Center and Admin Building BH/SCA building located on the Flathead Valley Community College Campus at 777 Grandview Drive. All Sealed Bids must be clearly marked, “Flathead Valley Community College – 2026 Roof Replacement Project”. All Sealed Bids must be submitted on the Bid Form found in the Specifications and signed by an officer or a person duly authorized to sign Bids. ONLY BIDS RECEIVED BY THE SPECIFIED TIME AND AT THE SPECIFIED LOCATION WILL BE CONSIDERED. LATE BIDS WILL NOT BE OPENED. Bid Security in the amount of 10 percent (10%) of the total Bid must accompany each Bid. This Security shall be in the form of a cashier’s check, certified check, bank draft or bank money order, in any case drawn and issued by a federally chartered or state chartered bank insured by the federal deposit insurance corporation, or a Bid Bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in the State of Montana payable to Flathead Valley Community College. All bids will be taken under advisement. Flathead Valley Community College reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and Alternates, to waive formalities that do not affect the fairness of the Bid process, reject nonconforming, irregular, non-responsive or conditional Bids, and to accept the Bid deemed in the best interest of the College. Flathead Valley Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Pending an acceptable bid the FVCC Board will issue a Notice of Award and execute a lump sum contract. Within 10 calendar days after the Notice of award the Successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the contract. January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31747 Karl K. Rudbach HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP 136 1st Avenue West Kalispell, MT 59901 Telephone: (406) 755-6919 [email protected] Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In the Matter of the Estate of BONITA B. SORENSON, Deceased. No. DP-25-308 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 months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray, PLLP, 136 1st Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court. Dated this 23rd day of December, 2025.  /s/ Charlene F. Esch  Personal Representative HASH, RUDBACH, HUTCHISON & MURRAY, PLLP By: /s/ Karl K. Rudbach  Attorneys for Personal Representative December 28, 2025 and January 4, 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31750 Montana 11th Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Jeannie Lynn Boyd: Jeannie Lynn Boyd, Petitioner Cause No.: DV-25-1949 Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Jeannie Lynn Boyd to Jeannie Lynn Wilson. The hearing will be on 02/25/2026 at 3:30 p.m. The hearing will be at the Courthouse in Flathead County. Date: December 23, 2025 Sara Smith Clerk of District Court By: /s/Jamie Hadley Deputy Clerk of Court (SEAL) January 4, 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31751 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: ROBERTA WILKINSON, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000304-IT Paul Sullivan 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 April Scott, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 16 day of December, 2025. /s/ April Scott APRIL SCOTT, Personal Representative January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31752 TANKO LAW OFFICE BRIAN C. TANKO, ESQ. Montana Bar No. 5194 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: ROGER CARL WOOLFOLK, Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2025-0000303-IT  Amy Eddy 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 Daniel N. Beaman, the Personal Representative, return receipt, to: c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue East North, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. DATED this 17 day of December, 2025. /s/ Daniel N. Beaman DANIEL N. BEAMAN, Personal Representative January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31753 C. Mark Hash Hash, Rudbach, Hutchison & Murray PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Avenue W. P.O.Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406)755-6919 Attorneys for Plaintiffs    MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY John R. Jay and Linda C. Jay, Plaintiffs, vs. Norine M. Krueger, w/a/t/a Norine M.  Kruger, deceased, her legal and    personal representatives, heirs, legatees and devisees, and all other persons unknown who claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrances upon the real property described in the Complaint or any part thereof, adverse to the Plaintiffs’ ownership, or any claim upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, including any claim or possible claim of elective share, inchoate or accrued, Defendants. Cause No. DV-25-1548 (C) SUMMONS  STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANTS Norine M. Krueger, w/a/t/a Norine M. Kruger, her heirs and devisees, and all other persons, unknown, claiming, or who might claim any right, title, estate or interest in, or lien or encumbrance upon the real property described in the complaint adverse to Plaintiffs’ ownership, or any cloud upon Plaintiffs’ title thereto, whether such claim or possible claim be present or contingent, YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Amended Complaint in this action, which is filed in the office of the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is in possession of said Clerk, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Plaintiffs’ attorney within 21 days after the last date of publication of this summons, and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Amended Complaint.  Plaintiffs, John R. Jay and Linda C. Jay, have brought this action for the purpose of quieting title to the following described premises, situated in Flathead County, Montana That portion of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 21 West, Principal Meridian, Flathead County, Montana described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of Section 10, Township 30 North, Range 21 West; thence North 00°06’20” East 30.00 feet to the 1972 Northern boundary of State Highway 40; thence along said northern boundary, North 89°53’40” West 1977.55 feet; thence North 00°27’35” West 47.64 feet to the 2021 Northern boundary of State Highway 40 and to the POINT OF BEGINNING of the tract being described; thence along the eastern boundary of that tract of land shown on Deed Exhibit Book 533 Page 977, North 00°27’35” West 285.38 feet to the northeast corner thereof and to the southern boundary of Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 10395; thence along said southern boundary of said Tract 1, South 89°58’19” East 3.87 feet to the east boundary of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 10; thence along said east boundary, South 00°19’35” East 285.33 feet to said 2021 Northern boundary of State Highway 40; thence along said Northern boundary, South 89°09’33” West 3.26 feet to the Point of Beginning containing 0.022 acres, more or less, and shown on Certificate of Survey No. 21792 as the Remnant tract which is herewith incorporated in and made a part of this legal description. And to determine all adverse claims to said real property, and for a Decree showing the Plaintiffs are the sole owners and lawful owners of said real property. WITNESS my hand and seal of said Court this 19th day of December 2025. SARA E. SMITH Clerk of District Court /s/ Jennifer McMullen Deputy Clerk January 4, 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31763 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE To be sold for cash at a Trustee’s Sale on May 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the East Door of the Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Kalispell, MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, State of Montana: Lot Six(6) of Block Ten(10) of First Addition to Springdale, according to the official plat thereof, filed in Official Records of Flathead County, Montana. More commonly known as 129 N. Cedar Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901. Dylan Janni and Brenda Janni, as Grantors, conveyed said real property to Alliance Title & Escrow, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Sys-tems, Inc. as designated nominee for Glacier Bank, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns, by Deed of Trust on March 25, 2013, and filed for record in the records of the County Clerk and Recorder in Flathead County, State of Montana, on March 29, 2013 as Instrument No. 201300007627, of Official Records. The Deed of Trust was assigned for value as follows: Assignee: Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC Assignment Dated: January 29, 2021 Assignment Recorded: January 29, 2021 Assignment Recording Information: as Instrument No. 202100003541 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 December 8, 2025 as Instrument No. 202500026344, 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 July 1, 2025, 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 $108,628.39, interest in the sum of $2,532.47, escrow advances of $482.29, other amounts due and payable in the amount of $560.31 for a total amount owing of $112,203.46, 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 18th day of December, 2025. 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. MT23382 January 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31765 Jay T. Johnson MOORE, COCKRELL, GOICOECHEA & JOHNSON, P.C. PO Box 7370 Kalispell, MT 59904-0370 Telephone:(406) 751-6000 [email protected] Attorneys for the Personal Representative, Andy D. Masa MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF  LARRY E. MASA, Deceased.      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 decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this notice or said claim will be forever barred. Claims must either be mailed to ANDY D. MASA, the Personal Representative, return receipt requested, c/o Jay T. Johnson, P. O. Box 7370, Kalispell, Montana, 59904, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court at 920 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, 59901. DATED: December 15, 2025. /s/ Andy D. Masa Andy D. Masa, Personal Representative  January 11, 18, 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31766 Mach Development and Boundary Development (Address: 454 Rivers Edge Loop, Kalispell, MT 59901; Phone: 406-314-9936), a for profit organization, hereby notifies all interested persons of Kalispell that we are planning to develop, Timberwolf Apartments an affordable multi- family rental housing complex on the site at TBD Stillwater, Kalispell, MT 59901(Southeast corner of Stillwater Rd cross August Way) This complex will consist of 84 one bedroom and 108 two bedroom and 36 three bedroom units for families. This Project will be exempt from property taxes. An Application will be submitted to the Montana Board of Housing for federal Tax Credits financing. You are encouraged to submit comments regarding the need for affordable multi-family rental housing in your area to the Montana Board of Housing, PO Box 200528, Helena, MT 59620-0528; FAX (406) 841-2841, or electronically at https://housing.mt.gov/Contact January 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31768 CALL FOR BIDS Liquid Asphalt Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of PGs Liquid Asphalt for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage •Asphalt PG64-22 & PG58-28 1,000 tons •Asphalt w/0.5% Antistrip PG64-22 1,000 tons •Asphalt w/1% Antistrip PG58-28 1,000 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid Requirements 1. Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery to Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell. *Each invoice shall include material and shipping. No separate invoice for product and shipping will be accepted.  2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Equipment must be compatible with the county’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. •Asphalt will be 290 degrees Fahrenheit at time of delivery.  •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to delivery. •Orders must be delivered by 7:00 a.m. the following morning. *Later delivery time arrange -ments made before 4:00pm the day prior may vary to minimize wait time. 4. Sampling •Bidder shall provide Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *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. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “LIQUID ASPHALT BID” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department. •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31769 CALL FOR BIDS Emulsified Liquid Asphalt  Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of emulsified liquid asphalt for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage •Emulsified Asphalt (CRS-2P): 900 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid Requirements 1.Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery within Flat head County. *Proper placement of mate- rials at the designated County sites. *Use of two distributor tanks, each mounted with a computerized spray bar with a minimum 4,000-gallon capacity (or equivalent). *All mobilization fees. *Each invoice shall include material and shipping. No separate invoice for product and shipping will be accepted.  *No daily demurrage charges due to wait time or mobiliza- tion to other locations that day as location svary fre- quently. Overnight holding demurrage is acceptable, if applicable.  2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 pm the day prior to delivery. •Orders must be delivered by 7:00 am the following morning. *Later delivery time arrangements made by 4:00 pm the day prior may vary to minimize wait time. 4. Sampling •Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *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. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “EMULSIFIED ASPHALT” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31770 CALL FOR BIDS GASOLINE AND DIESEL Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Gasoline and Diesel for the 2026 season. Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (gasoline and diesel) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.  DIESEL- estimated usage - 325,000 gallons REGULAR NO LEAD- estimated usage -100,000 gallons SUPER UNLEADED- estimated usage - 5,000 gallons Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the following delivery points on a keep full basis. Bid prices for all materials must be listed for each delivery point listed below, on the bid form. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the following destinations: Delivery Points: Martin City      Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Columbia Falls Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Busch Pit Regular No Lead Gas and Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Bigfork – Fox Pit Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel Sheepherder Pit    Red Dyed Low Sulfur Diesel County Shop, Road   Regular No Lead Gas, Super Unleaded, and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Solid Waste, Landfill   Regular No Lead Gasoline and Red Dyed Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Diesel fuel to be blended a minimum of 30% in winter months, approximately from November 1 through March 31, at the discretion of the Flathead County Road Department, depending upon winter weather. The exception will be the diesel tank at 1249 Willow Glen location, Flathead County Road Department will add winter additive to the tank at the county shop.   Bidder to furnish net state prices. At the time a price fluctuation occurs the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on his “Base Price”. For fuel provided under the term contract, prices and meter readings or “stick” measurements must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of gasoline and/or diesel fuel being on the bid form. Bidder to include the following taxes with their price breakdown per gallon per delivery point on the attached form: Gasoline include state tax    no federal tax Diesel   include no state tax no federal tax  Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply both gasoline and diesel fuel. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered under the terms of this contract shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications as referenced below: Fuel Quality Requirements: Gasoline - All gasoline provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-G-1690B.    Diesel Fuel - All diesel fuels provided shall meet or exceed Federal Specifications, VV-F-800B with reference to grades DF-#1 and DF-#2. NOTE - If quality of fuels is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuels tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), 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 for the supply, purchase, and sale of said gasoline and diesel fuels. 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 form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid All sealed bids, plainly marked “GASOLINE AND DIESEL BID”, 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 Monday, January 26, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning. 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 interests 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 Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________ __________________________

NO. 31771 CALL FOR BIDS PROPANE FUEL  Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Propane Fuel for the 2026 season. Bidder will furnish in writing an affidavit that the bidder will be able to furnish all the materials (propane) that Flathead County will use in the next year, February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.  PROPANE - estimated usage - 200,000 gallons Vendor to provide the 11,000-gallon minimum porta-pac/tank, a 2-pump system with combined 125 PSI, with each pump capable of handling the 125 PSI individually should one fail, and motors, all piping and pressure regulating valves and gauges and related equipment to the liquid propane manifold which will meet the burner specifications on both volume and pressure down to a temperature of 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Rental agreements are applicable, pertinent information may be listed in the appropriate space provided. This should include the delivery and removal of the tank and equipment upon job completion and/or the termination of said contract, including any man-hours required for set up or removal. Bidder will provide the equipment necessary for the hookup between the porta-pac and the liquid propane manifold. Bidder will have a back-up propane pump ready for use. Flathead County agrees to purchase any items needed for the hookup that are specific to our particular plant. Once the porta-pac has been moved to the site, Flathead County will bear the costs of any further relocation. Bidder must be able to deliver materials to the Old Steel Bridge Pit, 1333 Holt Stage Road, Kalispell, MT, 59901, or to another predetermined location within Flathead County, on a keep-full basis. Alternate delivery locations will be given to the vendor one week prior to the effective date of change. Delivery/Shipping will be F.O.B. to the specified plant location. Bidder to furnish propane at net state prices (laid in price, rack price). At the time a net state price (laid in price, rack price) fluctuation occurs, the term contract holding vendor shall be required to supply a written, dated notice, detailing the effect the price fluctuation will have on net state prices (laid in price, rack price) and the total cost per gallon delivered. For fuel provided under the term contract, net state prices (laid in price, rack price), delivery prices, totals per gallon, invoice total and meter reading measurements before and after delivery must be on all invoices. Invoices must be signed at the delivery point or signed at the County Shop Office after each delivery. Bidder to state brand of propane fuel on the bid form. Bidder is to bid only the delivery cost per gallon over the net state prices (laid in price, rack price) on the attached bid form.   Award of bid will be made only to a single vendor who can supply propane fuel, porta-pac unit, and related items needed to hook up to the liquid propane manifold. If delivery points are not kept full Flathead County reserves the right to order fuel from another supplier to maintain operations. All fuels provided and delivered shall meet or exceed Federal Fuel Commodity Specifications. NOTE - If quality of fuel is questioned, the County reserves the right to have fuel tested and if found unsatisfactory to refuse delivery.    Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of two-thousand dollars ($2,000.00), 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 for the supply, purchase, and sale of said propane fuels. 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 form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid All sealed bids, plainly marked as “PROPANE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Monday, January 26, 2026, 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   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 interests 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 Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31772 CALL FOR BIDS CSS 1 or CSS 1H Tack Oil Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of CSS 1 or CSS 1H Tack Oil for the 2026 asphalt season. Estimated Usage • Asphalt Tack Oil (CSS 1): 30 tons or; • Asphalt Tack Oil (CSS 1H): 30 tons These figures are estimates only and are provided for bidding purposes. Actual usage may vary. Bid will be awarded to one bidder on one product based on most responsive bid. Bid Requirements 1. Pricing •Bids must be submitted on a per-ton basis, F.O.B. Flathead County. •Bid price must include: *On-site delivery to Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell. *All invoices from contractor directly. No third-party invoic- es. 2. Product Specifications •Supplier shall provide oil sample test results upon request of Flathead County. •Equipment must be compatible with the county’s pump system to offload liquid asphalt. •Emulsified asphalt will be 140 degrees Fahrenheit when delivered. •Bidder shall ensure proper product quality, temperature, consistency, and application. •Tanks must be equipped with factory-mounted visual thermometers. 3. Delivery Schedule •All orders will be placed with the successful bidder by 4:00 p.m. the day prior to delivery. 4. Sampling •Bidder shall provide Flathead County with two (2) oil samples taken at the point of delivery, prior to application. •Samples must be labeled with date, type of material, temperature, and any other information required for testing. 5. Contract Term •The term of this bid shall run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the Board of County Commissioners calls for new bids. •If asphalt is not available, or if supplied material fails to meet MDT specifications, the County reserves the right to obtain materials from another source. 6. Bid Security •Each bidder must submit bid security in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00). •Bid security shall guarantee that, if awarded, the bidder will enter into a formal contract within ten (10) days. •If the bidder fails to do so, Flathead County may retain the bid security and contract with another party. •Acceptable forms of bid security include: *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. 7. Submission of Bids •The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid •All sealed bids must be plainly marked: “CSS 1 or CSS 1H TACK OIL BID” •Bids must be received by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at: 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 26, 2026. •Bids will be opened and read aloud at the Board of County Commissioners’ meeting the following morning. 8. Award of Bid •The award will be made solely by issuance of a Letter of Award by the Flathead County Road and Bridge Department. •The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31773 CALL FOR BIDS WARM MIX ADDITIVE Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, will receive sealed bids for the supply of Warm Mix Additive for asphalt for the 2026 season.  Bidder is to supply a water-free chemical warm mix additive that allows asphalt mix production to occur at temperatures lower than 260 degrees F and mixture compaction as low as 140 degrees F. Warm mix additive must be able to be mixed at the asphalt mix plant location without any specialized equipment. Material must act as both an antistrip and warm mix additive.   Material manufacturer will provide in-field support and asphalt crew training when requested by the County. Material manufacturer will provide technical data to assure the County it is getting a proven warm mix and antistrip additive. Technical data must also include recommended dosage rates, mixing temperature ranges and compaction range temperatures. Cost of all requested data, in-field support, and training will be included in the bid item’s unit price. Chemical warm mix additive will be supplied in 2,000 lb. plastic totes. Estimated amount of asphalt oil to be utilized for the 2026 asphalt season will be approximately 4 tons. The award of bid will be made to a single vendor. The award of bid will be made on the basis of an overall low bid determined by use of the County’s estimated usage. The estimated usage figures are to be used only for the purpose of determining an overall low bid; actual usage for 2026 asphalt season may vary from those estimates. All pricing is to be by the pound F.O.B. to the Flathead County Asphalt Plant in Kalispell and/or to the Flathead County Shop in Kalispell. Bid to be from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027, or until the County Commissioners call for new bids, with the right to go to the next supplier if material is not available. Each bidder must deposit with his bid, a bid security in the amount of one-thousand dollars ($1,000.00), 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, plainly marked as “WARM MIX ADDITIVE BID”, must be in the hands of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT, 59901, on or before Monday, January 26, 2026, 4:00 pm. Bids will be opened and read the following morning.   The form of contract and the bid form to be signed are on file and may be obtained at the County Road and Bridge Department or on the Flathead County Website. https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/roads-and-bridges/road-and-bridge-department-annual-contracts-call-bid 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 Flathead County Road and Bridge Department.  Dated this 6th day of January 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Chair, Board of County Commissioners January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31774 CENTRAL STORAGE NOTICE OF AUCTION BY PUBLICATION Starting on Monday February 9th and closing Friday February 13th 2026 at 5:00 pm. 406 Auctions located at 999 Rose Crossing, Kalispell, MT - 406auction.com. Will auction to the highest bidder the contents of abandoned storage units owing delinquent storage rent for the following unit numbers: 451,453,115,316,105,102,361,329,416. The units contain household goods and tools. Buyers’ bids will be for individual lots consisting of the total contents of each unit. Only cash, cashier’s checks and money orders accepted for payment. NO CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS. Central Storage reserves the right to refuse any bid or to cancel or postpone the auction for all units scheduled for sale and also to bid on the units on behalf of Central Storage January 11, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31776 CITY OF COLUMBIA FALLS INVITATION TO BID – River’s Edge Park Fishing Pond Accessibility Project Sealed bids for the River’s Edge Park Fishing Pond Accessibility Project will be received by the City of Columbia Falls at Columbia Falls City Hall, 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912 until 2:00 PM local time on February 5, 2026, and then publicly opened and read aloud.  The project is located at the City of Columbia Falls fishing pond located within the River’s Edge Park. The project generally consists of improvements for fishing access including construction of a new ADA accessible fishing pier, new fishing slabs and stands, associated gravel and concrete pathway improvements, and other items as presented in the project plans. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, and Bid Proposal Packet are available on the City of Columbia Falls webpage, www.cityofcolumbiafalls.org Resources/Bids and RFPs link,, Flathead Valley Plans Exchange, montanaplansexchange.com or by contacting Adam Pummill with WGM Group, at [email protected] or by calling (406) 756-4848.  There will be a non-mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting held in-person in the Columbia Falls City Hall Council Chambers (located at 130 6th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT) and virtually via Microsoft Teams at 10:00 AM on January 22, 2026. Bidders are highly encouraged to attend. Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 215 130 296 840 01 Passcode: na9d6u7S Dial in by phone +1 406-318-7299,,54654040#.  CONTRACTOR is strongly encouraged to tour the project site prior to the bid opening. CONTRACTOR(s) and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors bidding on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTOR(s) or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the State of Montana in accordance with the schedule of Montana Prevailing Wage Rates established by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry included in the Project Manual. The project is being partially funded through a Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks grant and is subject to state regulations. The contractor is required to comply with all supplementary bidding requirements presented in the Instructions to Bidders and special provisions, if applicable, and shall make themselves aware of these requirements prior to submitting a bid. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to City of Columbia Falls, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Construction Performance Bond and a Construction (Labor and Materials) Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount.   Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. The CONTRACTOR(s) is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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), and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Columbia Falls. January 11 and 25, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31778 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS City of Whitefish South Water Tank Phase I General Notice The City of Whitefish (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project: South Water Tank Phase I: Whitefish South Tower Bids for the construction of the Project will be received on the QuestCDN website until February 4th, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read. The City will only  be accepting online electronic bids through Quest CDN. The Project includes the following Work: The work generally consists of furnishing materials, labor, and equipment required to construct either a composite or single pedestal steel spheroid 1-MG elevated storage reservoir. Work includes excavation, foundation construction, tower pedestal and tank construction, internal and external appurtenances, controls systems, process piping, mechanical mixer, interior and exterior coatings, grading, site piping, construction of access road and parking, minor drainage infrastructure, and related incidental work. The Project has an expected substantial completion date of November 15, 2027. The estimated cost of this project is approximately $6.5 million. The type of bid required shall be a lump sum bid for a single prime contract. There are no alternate bid items for this contract. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: www.questcdn.com Quest# 9804016 Bidding Documents may be downloaded in PDF from QuestCDN. There is no fee to download the Bidding Documents. Prospective Bidders are required to register with QuestCDN as a plan holder. QuestCDN will  be updated with any addenda that are issued during bidding period. In addition to QuestCDN, the Bidding Documents may be obtained through local builder’s exchanges in Kalispell, Missoula, Helena, Butte, Great Falls, Bozeman, and Billings. All official addenda and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the sources identified above. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than those identified above. The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: AE2S Kalispell 690 North Meridian Road Suite 218 Kalispell MT 59901 Prospective Bidders may examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. Pre-bid Conference A pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on January 26, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Whitefish City Hall located at 418 E 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT, 59937. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers  Conference Room. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is encouraged but not required. The meeting may also be attended virtually via Microsoft Teams using the following meeting ID: 248 224 689 568 63. Tentative Schedule of Events Date.... Event January 27, 2026.... Bid Questions closed at end of day. February 4, 2026.... Bid Opening. February 11, 2026.... Successful bidder submits proposed subcontractors to Owner for approval. February 18, 2026.... Notice of Award Issued. March 4, 2026.... Successful bidder returns signed Agreement and attached documents to Owner. March 11, 2026.... Owner delivers fully signed Agreement with all attachments to Contractor. March 12, 2026.... Contract Times commence to run. Note that this schedule of events may be accelerated pending the responsiveness of Owner and Successful Bidder/Contractor. See Instructions to Bidders for details of deadlines for specific events. Funding This project will be funded by the Montana Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Funding related requirements for domestic preference materials procurement, prevailing wage rates, disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE) solicitation, and other matters can be found in the Instructions to Bidders document. Instructions to Bidders. For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. January 11, 18, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________