Legals for March, 10 2026

NO. 31887 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-3-211, M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Bigfork Fire District to revoke agricultural covenants on property located at 925 Chapman Hill Road, Bigfork, Montana, for the purpose of constructing a fire station.   The property proposed for revocation is legally described as: Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 21393 located in the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 24, Township 27 North, Range 20 West, P.M., M., Flathead County, Montana; The public hearing will be held on the 17th day of March, 2026 at 10 o’clock a.m. in the Commissioners’ Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, 800 S Main, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed revocation of agricultural covenants. Written comments are encouraged and can be mailed to 800 S Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, or emailed to [email protected]. Comments will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 24th day of February, 2026. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman March 3, 10, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31907 INVITATION FOR BIDS SKHA DUPLEXES PHASE 2 The Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority (hereinafter, “OWNER”) will receive bids at 56243 U.S. Hwy 93, Pablo, MT 59864 until 3:00 p.m. local time, April 7, 2026, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud, for the construction of the SKHA Duplexes Phase 2 project. Bidding: BIDS will be accepted for consideration, until 3:00 p.m. local time on April 7, 2026, at the office of the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, in Pablo, Montana.  Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority 56243 U.S. Hwy 93 Pablo, MT 59864 (if shipped) or Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority P.O. Box 38, Pablo, MT 59855 *if mailed*. Each sealed envelope containing a BID must be plainly marked on the outside as “BID for SKHA Duplexes Phase 2”. Bidder to indicate the Phase(s) the bid represents, and the envelope should bear on the outside, the name of the BIDDER, Bidder’s address and contractor license number. A single bid is required for all work. If forwarded by mail the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the OWNER. All BIDS shall be submitted on the form provided in the specification Documents. All blank spaces must be filled in, in ink or typewritten. The BID form just be fully completed and executed when submitted. Any BIDS with conditions or qualifications will not be accepted. Only one copy of the BID form is required. Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof. No BIDDER may withdraw a BID within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there be reasons why the CONTRACT cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended. Each BIDDER will provide a subcontractor and supplier list with their BID.    *Mail delivery first passes through the Tribal mail room and is then delivered to the Housing Authority. Mailed BIDS, therefore, may not be received by the Housing Authority office before the BID Closing time and date unless mailing is allowed extra time. Mailed BIDS received by the Housing Authority after the BID closing time and date, will be considered non-responsive and will be returned unopened. The BIDDER will be responsible to ensure its mailed BID has been received before the BID Closing time and date. BIDS received after this time will not be accepted. No faxed BIDS will be allowed. Mandatory Pre-BID Conference: A mandatory Pre-BID Conference will be held on March 19, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. local time, at the Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority in Pablo, Montana. All BIDDERS are required to attend. Failure to attend the Pre-BID conference will result in disqualification. BID Documents: Project documents are available at www.architectswestplans.com. Bidders may download digital files at no cost, or purchase at the bidders expense. Bidders are required to register as a plan holder at either SKHA or at www.architectswestplans.com (select “Add me as a Plan Holder”). For questions regarding the plan room contact Auron (509) 747-2964 or [email protected]. A complete set of contract documents will also be filed with the Plan Centers listed at www.architectswestplans.com. A Bid Guarantee and Performance & Payment Bonds are required This is an Indian Preference BID. Tribal Contractors who wish to receive Indian Preference must obtain certification by the Indian Preference Office as a legitimate Indian-owned business prior to the submission of BIDS. Proof of Indian Preference Certification must be included with your BID in the form of a copy of the Certificate issued by the Indian Preference Office. Be advised that evidence of your membership or affiliation with a Tribe does not constitute Indian Preference Certification. You must be certified by the Indian Preference Office in order to claim preference. It is the sole responsibility of the BIDDER to obtain and provide proof of Indian Preference Certification from the Indian Preference Office. Contact Melinda Charlo, (406) 675-2700, ext. 1045, or [email protected].  The project is funded by the Salish & Kootenai Housing Authority, therefore Davis Bacon Wage rates are provided. This project is comprised of a total of five (5) duplex residences (10 total dwelling units) to be constructed in three (3) different locations, each on a specific lot. There is one duplex in Elmo, two duplexes in Arlee, and two duplexes in St. Ignatius. Bidders may submit bids for any individual, combination of, or all lots and duplexes.  For full Invitation to Bid and questions, contact John Currie, Procurement Manger, at the Housing Authority, (406) 675-4491, ext. 1521, or [email protected]   March 10, 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________