Legals for June, 13 2023
MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT LINCOLN COUNTY MICHAEL LAFFOON, Plaintiff, vs. ANTHONY E. BROWN, RUSSELL S. BARNES, and LINCOLN COUNTY TITLE COMPANY, Defendants. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE Case No.: DV-21-178 Under and by virtue of a Writ of Execution issued in the above-entitled action on April 3, 2023, I am commanded to sell at public auction all of Defendants’ rights and interest to the below described property: Lot 1, Plat No. 7048 in S35, T32 N, R34 W, Lincoln County, Montana AND 2) Lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 6 WEST TROY, S12, T31 N, R34 W, according to the plat thereof on file in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Lincoln County, Montana Notice is hereby given that on July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the lobby of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at the Lincoln County Courthouse at 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923, the above-described property will be sold to the highest bidder(s) to satisfy Plaintiff`s judgment, with interest and costs. This sale will be held on a cash basis to the highest bidder. (we will accept bank draft or acceptable checks) all bids will be subject to the approval of the plaintiffs and or the attorney(s) representing the plaintiffs. Dated May 8, 2023. s/s Darren Short, Sheriff PUBLISHED In The Western News June 6, 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS The City of Libby will receive sealed bids up to and including 4:00 p.m. on Friday June 16th, 2023, for the purchase of unspecified amounts of the following items: 1. CRS2-CRS2P, MC250, HFE 300HP, and HF150S road oil in truck load lots as required (bids should state price per ton and net gallons per ton delivered F.O.B. Libby). 2. Unleaded Gasoline. 3. #2 Diesel Fuel Oil. 4. Propane. 5. Crushing and stockpiling 5/8” minus crushed gravel 3/8” minus crushed chips to meet NAAQ standards for PM-10 (Subchapter 3. Paragraph 75.1-303 EMISSION LIMITS) at the city gravel pit using city materials (gravel), unless other arrangement is made. Bids should state price per cubic yard. 6. PROCESS COLD MIXED ASPHALT: Using asphalt emulsion best suited for crushed aggregate provided by City (determined by samples taken from stockpile and lab tested). Mixing and stockpiling to be performed at City gravel pit on Pipe Creek Road unless other arrangements are made. 7. HOT MIXED ASPHALT PAVING: (bid price per square yard, 1” - 2” mat, compacted in place) to be done within the City Limits having existing cement curbs and gutters, storm drain catch basins, sewer manholes and water valve boxes. Bids include a hot mix design to perform under business/residential traffic loads, preparation of existing street surface to efficiently accept hot mix overlay, tack coat, paving and compacting to current MDOT specifications. The City of Libby understands that preparation needs of street surfaces vary and that each street requires different treatment prior to paving. The average costs for preparation are needed as a guideline for budgeting purposes and information can be made more specific if funds become available. The purchase of fuels is to be made from a Key-Lock, Card-Lock, and in a facility accessible 24 hour per day. Your bids for the Propane, Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Fuel must disclose the following: Unleaded Gasoline Diesel Fuel Propane Supply Rack Posted price Discount (if any) Freight to Libby State Tax DST Fee/Super Fund Fee Subtotal Minimum Mark up at 7% Additional margin Total Bid Please quote your bid for prices effective on July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, and include a copy of the OPTS posting for the supply rack involved. It is understood that propane, unleaded gasoline, and diesel fuel prices fluctuate. The successful vender may change prices as the supply rack prices change. The City reserves the right to request verification through OPTS posting from time to time during this contract. Bids will be accepted on one or all bases. The City will accept the lowest responsible bid, but the council reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any technicality or informality and accept any bid which may be deemed best for the interest of the City of Libby. The successful bidder will be required to abide by Federal and State minimum wage and fringe benefit laws, particularly Section 18-2-401, et seq. MCA and must comply with all requirements of applicable Federal laws in this State. Bid bonds requirements of Section 18-1-202 MCA shall be waived. Bids should be addressed to the City Clerk/Treasurer, Post Office Box 1428, Libby, Montana 59923-1428, sealed and be plainly marked “Bids”. Bids will be opened Monday, June 19th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with a recommendation to the City Council at the next regular scheduled meeting or at the next scheduled special meeting, whichever is earlier. By order of the Mayor of the City of Libby. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 9 & 16, 2023. MNAXLP
C. Mark Hash Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP Attorneys at Law 136 1st Ave. W. P. O. Box 1178 Kalispell, MT 59903-1178 (406) 755-6919 cmhash@hashlaw.com Attorneys for Personal Representative MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF BARRY L. BROWN, Deceased Cause No. DP-23-78 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 be either mailed to Kimberly Brown, the Personal Representative, by certified mail, return receipt requested, c/o Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP, Attorneys at Law, P.O. Box 1178, Kalispell, Montana 59903-1178, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled Court. DATED this 6th day of June, 2023. s/ Kimberly Brown Personal Representative Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP By s/ C Mark Hash PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13, 20 & 27, 2023. MNAXLP
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of William S. Lamey MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM S. LAMEY, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-76 Hon. Matthew J. Cuffe, Judge NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that CONNIE L. KLEIN has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors 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 claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to CONNIE L. KLEIN, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of William S. Lamey, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: May 10, 2023 /s/ CONNIE L. KLEIN Personal Representative Estate of William S. Lamey, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of William S. Lamey PUBLISHED IN The Western News Jun 13, 20 & 27, 2023. MNAXLP
Kelly R. O’Brien MEASURE LAW, P.C. 128 2nd Street East P.O. Box 918 Kalispell, Montana 59903 Phone: (406) 752-6373 Fax: (406) 752-7168 Attorneys for Estate of Donald Bruce Davis MONTANA NINETEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, LINCOLN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: DONALD BRUCE DAVIS, Deceased. NOTICE TO CREDITORS No. DP-23-77 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that DERA J. DAVIS has been appointed as Personal Representative of the above-named estate, and that the address of the Personal Representative is set forth below. All persons or creditors 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 claims will be forever barred. A written statement of the claim indicating its basis, the name and address of the claimant, and the amount claimed, may be filed with the Clerk of the District Court, at Libby, Lincoln County, Montana, and mailed, Return Receipt Requested, to DERA J. DAVIS, Personal Representative, c/o Measure Law, P.C., Attorneys for the Estate of Donald Bruce Davis, at P.O. Box 918, Kalispell, MT 59903. DATED: May 17, 2023 /s/ DERA J. DAVIS Personal Representative Estate of Donald Bruce Davis, Deceased. MEASURE LAW, P.C. By: /s/ Kelly R. O’Brien Attorneys for Estate of Donald Bruce Davis PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13, 20 & 27, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS PRINTING FOR COUNTY ELECTION BALLOTS Lincoln County is soliciting competitive bids from interested parties for the County Election Ballot and Envelope Printing for the 2-year period of July 1st, 2023 through June 30th 2025. This contract shall include all ballot envelopes, ballots and NVRA cards. This contract excludes any printing that can be done with county equipment. The bid shall be awarded to the printing establishment that in the judgment of the County Commissioners is the most suitable for performing the work. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday June 23st, 2023. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “BID FOR COUNTY ELECTION BALLOT PRINTING.” Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners on that 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday June 28th, 2023 in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Ave. Libby, MT 59923. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406)-283-2913 or email at jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS Lincoln County Gravel Crushing Sealed bids for the crushing and stockpiling of gravel sites within the three road districts in Lincoln County as determined by the Board of County Commissioners, will be received up to and including 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at the office of said Board in Libby, Montana. Bidders may bid for crushing in all three locations or may bid on individual locations only. The work contemplated consists of crushing and stock-piling gravel in each road district over a twelve-month period as needed from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. No minimum amount of crushing is guaranteed. Past performance and the ability to accurately verify delivery amounts will be two of the criteria used in the bid award. By submitting a bid, the bidder guarantees that the equipment necessary to fulfill the terms of this contract is immediately available to begin work at the discretion of the Board of Commissioners. No taxes assessed against the equipment shall be delinquent. Specifications and Bid Forms are on file and may be obtained at the Administrative Assistant office in Libby, Montana. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2913, or E-mail jenbrown@libby.org. Bids must be submitted to the Clerk and Recorder’s Office of Lincoln County, 512 California Ave., Libby, MT, 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday June 23rd, 2023. All bids must be plainly marked “BID FOR CRUSHING AND STOCKPILING GRAVEL”. Bids will be open on Wednesday June 28th, at 11:00 a.m. at the regular Commissioners meeting. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive technicalities as may be deemed necessary in the interest of Lincoln County. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
INVITATION TO BID HOT-PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY The Lincoln County Board of County Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2023 HOT-PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY. Materials offered under this proposal shall conform to Montana Public Works Standard Specifications Sixth Edition, Section 02510 Asphalt Concrete Pavement (PG 58-28 MPW, Grade B Leveling Course. Sealed bids will be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 23, 2023. Bids will be open on Wednesday June 28th at 11:00 p.m. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “2023 HOT-PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY.” Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from the Administrative Assistant Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406)283-2913, or email jenbrown@libby.org. Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities therein, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS Lincoln County Road Oil Lincoln County is soliciting competitive bids from interested parties for the county road oil for the purchase of various types of road oil delivered in truck load lots to storage tanks or road job sites at Libby, Troy, and Eureka, Montana as required and when required by each road district foreman. These bids will be for the period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. The delivery locations and types of oil required are as follows: Libby Shop: HF-150 HF-150 HF-250 HF-500 HF-500 ADL-70 Troy Shop: HF-1000 ADL-70 Eureka Shop: HF-150 HF-250 HF-500 HF-1000 CRS-2 ADL-70 All oil shall arrive at the place of delivery at a minimum of 200 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of delivery, the truck driver shall take two (2) samples from the delivered product. The samples shall be labeled with the time and date of delivery, type of product, and the name of the person taking the samples. They shall then be given to the road foreman. The bid shall be awarded to the oil establishment that in the judgment of the County Commissioners is the most suitable for performing the work. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 23, 2023. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “BID FOR COUNTY ROAD OIL”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 11:00a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 28th, 2023 in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from the Administrative Assistant Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2913, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS REQUEST FOR BIDS Lincoln County Janitorial Services Lincoln County is solicitating competitive bids from interested parties for the Lincoln County Janitorial Services, for the period commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. This contract may, upon mutual agreement, be extended in one (1) year increments for a period not to exceed a total of three (3) years, two (2) additional years. This extension is contingent upon legislative appropriation and in no case may a contract run longer than three (3) years. Lincoln County plans to contract for Janitorial Services at six locations: Lincoln County Courthouse Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Lincoln County Annex Inez R. Herrig County Library Lincoln County 503 Building Lincoln County 418 Main Building Elections Department All bids submitted for janitorial services must meet or exceed the time frame. Service specifications as outlined in this INTENT OF REQUEST FOR BIDS. Sealed bids will be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, Montana, 59923, no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 23, 2023. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “LINCOLN COUNTY JANITORIAL SERVICES.” Bids will be opened on Wednesday June 28th, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from the Administrative Assistant Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406)283-2913, or email jenbrown@libby.org. Lincoln County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities therein, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of time not to exceed thirty (30) days and to accept the lowest responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. Lincoln County requires general liability coverage for all cleaning contractors. Proof of coverage must be submitted with all bids. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS County Legal/Display Advertising Lincoln County is soliciting competitive bids from interested parties for the county legal/display advertising for the 1-year period of July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This contract shall include all legal/display advertising required by the county. The minimum qualifications for a newspaper bidding on this contract are: a. the newspaper must be published in the County; b. must be a general bona fide and paid circulation with second-class mailing privilege; and c. the newspaper must be of general circulation; and d. the newspaper has been published continuously at least once a week in the county for the 12 months preceding the awarding of the contract; and e. prior to July 1 of each year, has submitted to the clerk and recorder a sworn statement that includes: i circulation for the prior 12 months; ii a statement of net distribution; iii itemization of the circulation that is paid and that is free; and iv the method of distribution The newspaper that is awarded the contract shall also be required to verify to Lincoln County that: a. The legal advertisement was published on the dates ordered by the county and in the style set by the board of county printing; and b. The price was not more than the maximum price set by the board of county printing. Bidders must furnish a rate for both legal advertising and a rate for display advertising to be considered. Any advertising that may be required in connection with the holding of county fairs and expositions is exempt from this bid award. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 23, 2023. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “COUNTY LEGAL/DISPLAY ADVERTISING”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at 11:00 a.m. during the public meeting of the County Commissioners on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from the Administrative Assistant Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406)283-2913, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP
CALL FOR BIDS Lincoln County Gas and Diesel Lincoln County is soliciting competitive bids from interested parties for the county gas and diesel for unspecified amounts of gasoline and diesel fuel as needed, for the period commencing July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024. The delivery locations and types of fuel required are as follows: Libby Shop: No. 1 and No. 2 Diesel Fuel Regular Unleaded Gasoline to be at the vendor site through a keylock or similar protected automated system with 24-hour access. Troy Shop: Regular Unleaded Gasoline No. 1 and No. 2 Diesel Fuel Eureka Shop: Regular Unleaded Gasoline No. 1 and No. 2 Diesel Fuel to be delivered or available at the vendor site through a keylock or similar protected automated system with 24- hour access. Bids will be accepted for gasoline and diesel fuel together, or each may be bid separately. Bids will also be accepted separately for Libby, Troy and Eureka. Past performance and the ability to accurately verify delivery amounts will be two of the criteria used in the bid award. All bids for fuel shall be based on OPIS price plus vendor markup. By submitting a bid, the vendor guarantees that the markup will not change during the term of the contract. During the term of the contract, Lincoln County will randomly verify vendor markup. Any invoice for which verification cannot be achieved will not be paid until corrected. Sealed bids must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 4:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 23, 2023. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “BID FOR COUNTY GAS AND DIESEL”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from the Administrative Assistant Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2913, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN June 13 & 20, 2023. MNAXLP