Legals for May, 31 2024

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 The Matter of The Estate of CECIL RAY KOSTMAN   Deceased Cause No.  DP-24-49 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 Cynthia K. Croy, 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 MAY 21, 2024.  S/ Cynthia K. Croy Personal Representative  Personal Representative’s Attorneys: Hash, O’Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP  By: S/  C Mark Hash PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 24, 31 & June 7, 2024. MNAXLP

CALL FOR BIDS Lincoln County Road Oil Lincoln County is solicitating 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, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The delivery locations and types of oil required are as follows: Libby Shop: HF-150       HF-250 CRS-2           CRS-2P Troy Shop:    HF-150 HF-250 HF-500 Eureka Shop: HF-150 HF-500        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 Recorders Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 14, 2024. 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 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brown, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2319, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 31 & June 7,2024. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID HOT-PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is now accepting proposals for the delivery of 2024 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 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 14, 2024. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “2024 HOT-PLANT ASPHALT SUPPLY.” Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brown, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2319, or email jbrown@libby.org. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. 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 responsive and responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 31 & June 7, 2024. MNAXLP

INVITATION TO BID  PORTABLE RESTROOMS The Lincoln County Board of Commissioners is now accepting proposals for up to six (6) portable restroom units for the 1-year period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Sealed bids will be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 14, 2024. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “2024 PORTABLE RESTROOMS.” Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brown, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2319, or email jenbrown@libby.org. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. 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 responsive and responsible proposal(s) determined to be in the best interests of Lincoln County. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 31 & June 7, 2024. MNAXLP

CALL FOR BIDS Lincoln County Gas and Diesel Lincoln County is solicitating 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, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025. 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 Recorders Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 14, 2024. 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 19, 2024 in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brown, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2319, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 31 & June 7, 2024. MNAXLP

CALL FOR BIDS County Legal/Display Advertising Lincoln County is soliciting competitive bids from interest parties for the county legal/display advertising for the 1-year period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. 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. Past performance and ability to deliver will be two of the criteria used in the bid award. Sealed bids must be received at the Clerk and Recorder’s Office, Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT 59923 no later than 5:00 p.m. MST on Friday, June 14, 2024. The envelope containing the sealed bid will be labeled “COUNTY LEGAL/DISPLAY ADVERTISING”. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the public meeting of the County Commissioners at 11:00 a.m. MST on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in the County Commissioners room, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. Bids must be submitted on a bid form available from Administrative Assistant Jennifer Brown, 512 California Avenue, Libby, MT. For additional information, please contact Jennifer Brown at (406) 283-2319, or email jenbrown@libby.org. PUBLISHED IN The Western News May 31 & June 7, 2024. MNAXLP