Legals for March, 17 2026

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 Any BID may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of BIDS or authorized postponement thereof.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 __________________________

NO. 31923 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: ROBERT S. MATTOS, JR. Deceased. Cause No.: DP-15-2026-0000063-II 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 Diana Peebles, the Personal Representative, c/o Tanko Law Office, 392 – 1st Avenue E.N., Kalispell, MT, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 4 day of February, 2026. /s/ Diana Peebles DIANA PEEBLES, Personal Representative March 17, 24, 31, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31933 Resolution of Intent to Impose an Increase in Levies As an essential part of its budgeting process, the Deer Park School Board of Trustees is authorized by law to impose levies to support its budget. The Deer Park School Board of Trustees estimates the following increase in revenues and mills for the funds listed below for the next school fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, using certified taxable valuations from the current school fiscal year as provided to the district. Adult Education – Estimated Change in Revenue: $0 Flexibility - Estimated Change in Revenue: $0 Bus Depreciation - Estimated Change in Revenue: $0 Transportation - Estimated Change in Revenue: $0 Tuition - Estimated Change in Revenue: $9,674 increase. Estimated change in mills: increase of 2.07 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $2.79 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $5.58 increase. Building Reserve Fund - Estimated change in revenues: $115 increase. Estimated change in mills: increase of .02 mills. Estimated impact on a home of $100,000 is a $.03 increase, and on a home of $200,000 is a $.07 increase. The following are school facility maintenance projects anticipated to be completed at this time: maintenance on existing buildings and property.  This notice requirement is an estimate. None of these budget changes have officially been adopted for the 2026-2027 school year. Action will not be taken on these items until final budgets are approved.   Cynthia Barnes, Board Chair Gina Smith, District Clerk March 10, 2026 March 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31934 AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR CONVENTIONAL VHF RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM EQUIPMENT CONTRACT   The Flathead County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals from qualified and manufacturer-authorized radio communication service providers, for conventional radio system equipment installation to provide services to Flathead County, pursuant to the Competitive Sealed Proposal requirements of Section 18-4-304, M.C.A. Services required include installing and servicing the proposed Flathead County emergency communications equipment, including but not limited to, radios, repeaters, base stations, combiners, antennas, cabling, racking, power systems, gateways, monitoring, integration with existing regional interoperability gateways, and other items consistent with emergency communications equipment. All equipment and installations must comply with FCC Part 90 regulations. Due to the need to keep communication operational for emergency response, the vendor should provide 24/7/365 emergency repair capabilities, and warranty work.   Flathead County intends to select an installation company for a two (2) year contract term. Renewals of the contract may be made by mutual agreement of both parties.   Proposals must be clearly marked ‘RFP – CONVENTIONAL VHF RADIO REPEATER SYSTEM. Flathead County reserves the right to waive any informality and may reject any or all proposals. Award of the contract will be based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the RFP document, pursuant to Montana law. Copies of the detailed RFP, including a description of services to be provided by respondents, the minimum content of proposals, and the factors used to evaluate the proposals, can be found on the Flathead County webpage located at: https://flatheadcounty.gov/department-directory/commissioners-office/public-notices or by contacting Eric Wyman, Flathead Emergency Communications Center 625 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT 59901 - (406) 758-2483 / [email protected]. All proposals must be submitted to the Flathead County Commissioners Office, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, by 4:00 pm local time on April 13, 2026; questions due by 4:00 p.m. local time on March 30, 2026. Flathead County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DATED this 17th day of March, 2026.    BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By /s/Brad W. Abell Brad W. Abell, Chairman  March 17, 24, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________

NO. 31935 MASON T. DUMARS ASHLEY A. DI LORENZO CROWLEY FLECK PLLP Kalispell, MT 59903-0759 Telephone: (406) 752-6644 Attorneys for Petitioner MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY JACKSON GROUP PETERBILT – COLUMBIA FALLS, Petitioner, vs. SAMUEL E CHANEY INC., Respondent. Cause No.: DV-15-2025-0001358-OC District Judge: Paul Sullivan NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE TO BE SOLD, in one single Sheriff’s Sale on the 25th day of March, 2026, at 10:00 o’clock a.m., at the location of 5565 US-2, COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA, 59404, personal property described on the attached Exhibit A (the “Vehicle”), pursuant to the Writ of Execution entered in this proceeding, with respect to the above-referenced cause number. The Property sold at the Sheriff’s Sale is to be sold together in one single sale for one bid price.  DATED this 13th day of March, 2026. By: /s/ Brian Heino Sheriff to Flathead County Montana EXHIBIT A 2019 Kenworth T680, VIN: 1XKYD49X1KJ239640 (“Vehicle”) March 17, 2026 MNAXLP __________________________