Legals for January, 21 2026

PUBLIC NOTICE  This is to notify all interested parties that the Sanders County Council on Aging will be requesting financial assistance from the Montana Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration.  The Council on Aging is applying for a Transportation Administrative/Operating grant in the amount of $228,943.00. The Council on Aging is also applying for capital funds to purchase one handicap accessible, 12 passenger bus in the amount of $132,096.00 for the Sanders County Transportation to utilize in its public transportation services. The grant is funded by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and administered by the Montana Department of Transportation. The application is on file at 203 Main Street, Hot Springs, MT.  If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, time and date of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodations for disabilities, contact the Council on Aging, 203 Main Street, PO Box 339, Hot Springs, MT, Telephone: 406-741-2346.  PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON DECEMBER 24, 2025 & JANUARY 21, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Sheep Gap BD Timber Permit The Plains Unit of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is offering blowdown sawtimber for bid. Location of the permit is Section 22 T20N R27W in the Swamp Creek drainage in Plains, MT. An estimated 280 tons (50 MBF) of sawtimber is offered for sale to the highest bidder. Sealed bids will be accepted at the Plains Office until 2:00 PM, Thursday, February 5, 2026. Bids will be opened and the award made at the Plains Office at that time. For Permit Prospectus, Bid Forms, and other pertinent information regarding terms and requirements of the purchaser, contact Nate Weaver at the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, PO Box 219, Plains, Montana 59859; or by telephone at (406) 826-4722; or by email at [email protected]. PUBLISHED IN THE CLARK FORK VALLEY PRESS ON JANUARY 21 & 28, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES  FOR THE TOWN OF ALBERTON The Town of Alberton is soliciting proposals for engineering design, construction management and grant writing/administration services. The Town may utilize the selected firm for a period of up to five (5) years for all engineering and/or grant writing/administration services related to the Town’s wastewater and stormwater systems. The agreement and payment terms will be  negotiated with the selected offeror. The services to be provided may include but are not limited to: development of planning  documents; project funding applications & grant administration; wastewater system  improvements design; stormwater system improvements design; surveying; geotechnical  engineering; bid assistance; construction administration, management and inspection;  hydrology/hydraulics; and any other services the Town deems necessary to implement the  scope of improvement projects for its wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including streets, paths, trails, buildings, etc. There is no guarantee that the Town of Alberton will require any number of the above services  and the agreement with the selected offer or will allow for termination of any or all of the  services at any time during the contract period. Responses should include: 1. The firm’s legal name, address and telephone number. 2. The principal(s) of the firm and their experience and qualifications. 3. The experience and qualifications of the staff to be assigned to the project. 4. A description of the firm’s prior experience, including wastewater and stormwater projects (in particular, those funded by state or federal funding). Include the name of a  local official knowledgeable regarding the firm’s performance and include only projects  that the identified key staff had major roles. 5. A description of the firm’s current work activities and anticipated availability. 6. Capability to meet time and budget requirements. *Proposals shall be limited to 10 pages (not including resumes) and will only be submitted in  electronic PDF form. Respondents will be evaluated according to the following factors: 1. The qualifications of the professional personnel to be assigned to the project 20% 2. The consultant’s capability to meet time and project budget requirements 15% 3. Previous or current work with the Town 35% 4. Present and projected workloads 10% 5. Related experience on similar projects 20% Ranking criteria will heavily emphasize on previous and current work for the Town. Selection may be based strictly off the proposal. If deemed necessary by the Town of Alberton, interviews will be held with the top-ranked firms. The award will be made to the most qualified offeror whose proposal is deemed most advantageous to the Town, all factors considered. Unsuccessful offerors will be notified as soon as possible. Questions and responses should be directed to the Alberton Town Clerk (Nancy Tome) at (406) 722-3404 or Town of Alberton, Attn: Nancy Tome, 607 Railroad Ave., Alberton, MT 59820. One electronic PDF version of the Proposal should be emailed to the Town Clerk at [email protected] by 5:00 P.M on Tuesday February 10, 2026. Please state “REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF ALBERTON” in the email. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JANUARY 21 & 28, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

PUBLIC NOTICE This is to notify all interested parties that the Mineral County Pioneer Council is applying to the Montana Department of Transportation for the following grant funds for FY 2027: ~$13,270 under 5311 and $4,084 in TransADE grant funds associated with their transportation service. The application is on file at 110 Moats Lane, Superior, MT. If requested, a public hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date and time of the hearing will be provided. PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JANUARY 21, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________

Position Vacancy Superior School District No. 3-Trustee Superior School District No. 3 has two (2) trustee position vacant. These positions are for a three (3) year term.  A qualified trustee must: 1) be qualified to vote in a district; and 2) be a resident of the school district (in a single member district, a resident of the school district for at least one year prior to becoming a candidate). 20-3-305 and 20-3-338, MCA.  The Declaration of Intent and Oath of Candidacy may be picked up at the District Clerk’s office in the High School. The deadline for submitting the Declaration of Intent to the District Clerk is as follows:  Monday, February 9, 2026 by 4 pm.  PUBLISHED IN THE MINERAL INDEPENDENT ON JANUARY 21, 2026. MNAXLP __________________________