Legal Ads for March 30, 2016

INVITATION TO BID

Separate sealed bids for construction of the MID Dodson South Canal Headgate will be received by the Malta Irrigation District at 509 S. 3rd St. East in Malta, Montana, Attention: Tara Taborsky until 1:00 p.m. local time on April 15, 2016, and then publicly opened and read aloud. Bids will not be accepted from prime BIDDERS who did not attend the mandatory Pre-Bid Conference. All interested parties are invited to attend the bid opening.

The project consists of the construction of the Dodson South Canal Head Gate. The Dodson South Canal Head Gate is located in Phillips County approximately 3 miles Northwest of Dodson, Montana, and is owned, operated, and maintained by the Malta Irrigation District (MID). The Project is located on the Fort Belknap Agency Reservation and does require full contractor compliance with TERO requirements set forth by Fort Belknap Agency.

Bids shall be based on an extended lump-sum and unit price basis, and awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified BIDDER as determined by the MID. One contract will be awarded for the Work. Bidders shall bid on all items in the Price Schedule in the Bid Form.

The Project is to be substantially complete by January 31, 2017.

The MID will hold a mandatory Pre-Bid Conference starting at 1:00 p.m. local time on March 31, 2016, at the Dodson South Canal Head Gate near Dodson, Montana (see Access Map in Plan Set).

Contract Documents consisting of half-size 11”x17” Drawings and Project Manual may be examined or obtained at the office of Performance Engineering & Consulting at 2101 Overland Ave., Billings, MT 59102, Phone (406) 461-8392 in accordance with Article 2.01 of Instructions To Bidders. Required deposit is $100.00 per set, which is not refundable. For information or questions regarding the project, please call Scott Aspenlieder, PE, Performance Engineering & Consulting at (406) 461-8392.

In addition, the Drawings and Project Manual may also be examined at the following locations:

Bozeman Builders Exchange Missoula Plans Exchange

1105 Reeves Road West, Suite 800 201 N Russell

Bozeman, MT 59718 Missoula, MT 59801

(406) 586-7653 (406) 549-5002

Billings Builders Exchange Butte Builders Exchange

2050 Broadwater Avenue, Suite A 4801 Hope Road

Billings, MT 59102 Butte, MT 59701

(406) 652-1311 (406) 782-5433

Great Falls Builders Exchange Northwest Montana Plans Exchange

202 2nd Avenue South 2303 Highway 2 East

Great Falls, MT 59405 Kalispell, MT 59901

(406) 453-2513 (406) 755-5888

Helena Plans Exchange

1530 Cedar Street, Suite C

Helena, MT 59601

(406) 457-2679

Contractors and any of the Contractor’s subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI). Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 1728, Helena, Montana 59624. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-2840. Contractor is not required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project, but must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement.

All laborers and mechanics employed by Contractor or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of the state of Montana. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Bid Security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid must accompany each Bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bids not accompanied by said Bid Security will be rejected. Successful Bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a Labor and Materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful Bidder(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.

The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive, responsible and qualified Bidder which is in the best interest of the Owner.

The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(Published by Phillips County News 3/23, 3/30/2016)

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In accordance with § 75-10-735(1) and (2), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) hereby gives notice of a

30-day public comment period on the March 21, 2016 Voluntary Cleanup Plan (VCP) submitted by the City of Malta for the Malta Airport Comprehensive Environmental Cleanup and Responsibility Act (CECRA) Facility in Malta, Montana. DEQ is soliciting public comment on this document. The public comment period will begin on March 30, 2016, and comments must be received in the DEQ office by midnight on April 28, 2016. Copies of the VCP are available for review at the Phillips County Library located at 10 South 4th Street East, Malta MT and the DEQ office located at 1225 Cedar Street in Helena. DEQ will hold a public meeting upon written request to the DEQ on or before April 28, 2016, by 10 or more persons, a group of 10 or more persons, or by a local governing body. Please submit written comments to Moriah Bucy at the DEQ Remediation Division, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901 or via email to [email protected]. For more information, call 406-444-6366. The City of Malta is proposing excavation and off-site disposal of soil within the Facility that exceed site-specific cleanup levels (SSCLs) based on future commercial/industrial use within the area proposed for future commercial/industrial use. The City is also proposing the placement of restrictive covenants in these areas to prohibit future residential development. In the area currently used as residential property, the City proposed to clean up to SSCLs protective of residential use with no future property use restrictions.

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(Published by Phillips County News 3/30/2016)

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COP Construction LLC requests quotes from qualified MBE/WBE/DBE subcontractors and suppliers from all trades for the “Malta Water System Improvements” for the City of Malta, MT. Bid date is March 30, 2016 at 2:00 PM. Bids are due by March 29, 2016 at 5:00 PM. Types of work needed include, but are not limited to: Asphalt Paving, Trucking, Surveying, Material Testing, Traffic Control, Concrete Work, Temporary Water, and Gravel Supply/Installation.

Contact Justin Biehl at [email protected] or at COP Construction LLC, 242 S. 64th St West, Billings, MT 59106, 406-656-4632 or by fax at 406-655-9286. Plans and specifications are available at the office of TD&H Engineering,

phone (406) 581-8256. COP Construction LLC is an EEO company.

(Published by Phillips County News 3/23, 3/30/2016)

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The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 5:00 pm in the City Offices, 39 South 2nd Street East. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning the adoption of the amended Preliminary Engineering Report of the water system as completed by TD&H Engineering. The PER is the first step towards applying for grant and loans to fund the recommended improvements. An Environmental Review will also take place at this time. Environmental documentation is available for review at the City Offices from 8 am to 5 pm, March 30 to April 12 for public review. Persons or their agents are encouraged to attend the public hearing or send written comments to the

City of Malta, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 5 pm, April 12, 2016.

For more information contact Shyla Jones at 406-654-1251.

(Published by Phillips County News 3/30, 4/6/2016)

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The City of Malta has the following items for Bid.

All bids must be to Malta City Hall Office by

Monday, April 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

The city holds the right to accept, reject, or deny any or all bids. Items will need to be paid for at the acceptance of bid. All items have to be removed from current location by April 29, 2016

at 5:00 p.m. All Items are sold as is.

1974 Champion Motor Grader – 8471 Hours –

Needs Batteries & Right Side Tires.

1980 ½ ton 2 wd Pickup – no seat Engine Bad.

Ford 4400 Tractor w/Bucket and Mower Attachment –

Both Rear Tires are Flat.

2000 Bearcat Wood Chipper –

Total Hours 1639 – Needs Parts.

Leco Mosquito Sprayer.

2000 John Deere Mower Cab Fits 425 Mower.

John Deere Mower Cab Fits 318 Mower.

Dodge Pickup Trailer Frame -

Box currently on it but needs new box.

N.G. Ceiling Mounted Furnace.

Line De-Icer.

All Items can be viewed West of the City Shop.

For more info please call Jim at 406-788-5380.

Notice is hereby given by the undersigned Clerks of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D Phillips County, State of Montana that regular registration for the Annual School Election to be held on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016, will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 4th, 2016.

NOTE: If you miss this regular registration deadline, you may still register for the election by showing up at the county election office up to and including on Election Day. Between noon and the close of business on the day before Election Day, you can complete and submit a voter registration card, but you will need to return to the local election office on Election Day to pick up and vote a ballot. All active and inactive electors of Dodson, Malta, Saco and Whitewater School Districts

No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D are entitled to vote at said election.

Districts No. 2A-C, 14A, 12A + 12B, and 20D will conduct a Polling Place Election:

Inactive electors may reactivate by appearing at the polling place in order to vote, by requesting an absentee ballot in any election, or by notifying the county election administrator in writing of the elector’s current address in the county.

Persons who wish to register and who are not presently registered may do so by requesting a form for registration by mail or by appearing at the county election office. If you have moved, please update your registration information by filling out a new voter registration card and submitting it to the county election office.

Late registration is only available through the county election office,

and not the school district.

The county election office is located at:

Phillips County Courthouse

Marion Ereaux, Phillips County Election Administrator

PO Box 360, 314 S 2nd Ave W, Malta, MT 59538

Dated this 18th day of March, 2016

Connie Jones, Clerk Dodson School District 2A-C

Jane Knudsen, Clerk Malta School District 14A

Kathy Siroky, Clerk Saco School District 12A + 12B

Michelle Math, Clerk Whitewater School District 20D

(Published by Phillips County News 3/23, 3/30/2016)

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