Legals for March, 29 2022

The City of Troy, Montana is seeking proposals from qualified design/build skate park engineering, architect, and construction firms to designed and construct addition facilities to the current skate park located in Roosevelt Park, Troy Montana. The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive bids from qualified vendors for Professional Design/Build Services for the design and construction of in-ground skate feature and addition above ground skate features which complement existing features. Minimum bidder qualifications are 5 years' experience in design and construction of skate parks meeting or exceeding the industry safety for design principles for skaters, skateboards and BMX rider skill development. The design shall be naturally integrated with the surrounding environment and existing features, along with new elements featuring a mix of street and transitional- style terrain designed for all age groups and ability levels. The design of the Addition Project should draw and engage local users to the skatepark and will challenge both beginners and experienced users. The Design/Build Contractor's responsibilities will include all design and construction services necessary to complete the project. The Design/Build Contractor will be responsible for verifying all existing site improvements, landscaping, disposal of excavated material, including hauling, fencing, and site utilities including water, sewer, storm drain, and electrical service. The proposed project will be completed in two phases. Total contract price for both phases of the Project shall not exceed $138,045.00. Phase 1 is consisting of design and construction of an in-ground skate feature. Maximum contract price for Phase 1 is $74,400. Phase 2 is design and construction of additional features complementary to the existing skate park. Design and construction of Phase 2 is contingent upon receipt of matching grant funds from the State of Montana through the National Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund. As such, all bids shall encompass, meet and fulfill applicable all standards as more particularly stated the Federal Financial Assistance Manual, Volume 71, Effective March 11, 2021, for the program. Expected commencement of construction first week of May 2022 and substantial completion no later than July 31, 2022. Submittals shall contain (1) original, three (3) copies, and (1) electronic version of their qualifications package for review and evaluation by the City. Proposal packages must be in a sealed envelope clearly labeled Proposal for Skate Park Design-Build Services and address: ** Design layout of the Phase 1 in-ground skate park feature must be a in ground bowl feature w/pool coping ** Design layout of Phase 2 above ground skate park features; ** Statement of Firm Engineering/Architect Firm and Construction Firm professional qualifications; ** Work References; List of similar skate park design build construction projects, including owner and contact information; Montana Construction projects, ** Price estimate for design, price estimate for construction and time frame for construction both Phases of the project The City of Troy has no obligation to award the Project, reserves the right to reject any or all responses, to waive any minor informality or irregularity in any response, and may award to "lowest responsible bidder" in its sole determination. The City may re-advertise, with or without changes to the project, in its discretion. Any award is specifically conditioned upon negotiation of written contract upon terms mutually satisfactory to the City and bidder. All proposal must be received by the City of Troy City Clerk/Treasurer, Tracy Rebo via email, citytroy@troymt.net, or mail to City of Troy, PO Box 823, Troy, MT 59935, by April 4,, 2022. CITY OF TROY /s/ Tracy Rebo City Clerk/Treasurer Published In The Western News March 22 & 29, 2022. MNAXLP

NOTICE OF CLOSE OF VOTER REGISTRATION AND OPTION FOR LATE REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT ELECTIONS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that regular* registration for elections to be held on May 3, 2022 will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4, 2022. To register to vote, or to update your name, address, or other voter information, submit the voter registration application to the county elections office. You may obtain an application by calling the elections office at 406-283-2302 or downloading the application online at www.lincolncountymt.us/departments/elections-mt. The application must be signed before being submitted to the election's office. Note: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by coming to the County Election Office up to and including Election Day. The following school districts are scheduled to hold a May 3, 2022 election; however, their elections may be cancelled if trustee positions are not contested and there are no other ballot issues to vote on: LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS 1, 4, 13, 14, 15, 24 and 53. All active and inactive electors of the above-mentioned school districts are entitled to vote in the election for the district in which they reside. **For districts holding a mail ballot election, ballots will be automatically mailed to registered electors with an active status by April 13, 2022 - April 18, 2022. For districts holding a polling place election, ballots will be mailed to absentee voters only on April 13, 2022. If you do not receive a ballot, contact the County Election Office at 406-283-2302 or in person at the Lincoln County Election Center, 418 Mineral Ave., Floor B, Libby, MT 59923 for more information on voter eligibility and how to receive a ballot. Done this 3rd day of March, 2022. Paula Buff Lincoln County Election Administrator Published In The Western News March 15, 22, & 29, 2022. MNAXLP

Public Notice DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION TIMBER SALE The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, Libby Unit is proposing a timber harvest on approximately 592 acres of State Trust Land located in T28N, R29W, Sec. 36 within the McKillop Creek drainage. A brief description of the proposed action is listed below. Preliminary estimates indicate that approximately 4.5 - 6.0 million board feet of timber would be harvested. Approximately 2 miles of new road construction, 4.5 miles of road maintenance, and approximately 0.5 miles of road reconstruction would be required to access timber. Ground based tractor logging systems would be utilized on approximately 450 acres and cable-based logging systems would be utilized on the remaining acres. Proposed silvicultural harvest treatments would include shelterwood, seed tree, and/or commercial thinning. Follow-up treatments could include machine piling and scarification, slash burning, noxious weed spraying, hand planting tree seedlings and pre-commercial thinning. Road construction and harvest activities could begin during 2023. This timber sale is part of a program managing forested State Trust Land for revenue to support the Common Schools Trust. The Department would like the public's input regarding the proposal to harvest timber on this parcel. Those interested should address written comments to: Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation attention: Alivia Shumaker, 177 State Lands Office Road, Libby, MT 59923, or E-mail at: Alivia.Shumaker@mt.gov. You can telephone at: (406) 283-3529. Comments need to be received by 5:00 PM on April 25, 2022. Published In The Western News March 29, April 1, 8, 15, & 22, 2022. MNAXLP