Legals for February, 7 2024

Douglas R. Austin PO Box 224 Superior, MT 59872 406-822-4771 Attorney for Personal Representative MONTANA FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, MINERAL COUNTY IN RE THE ESTATE OF MATTHEW AUSTIN, Deceased Probate No. DP-2024-1 Dept No. 4 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 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. Claims must either be mailed to JASON CALHOUN, Personal Representative, return receipt requested, at P.O. Box 914, Superior, Montana 59872, or filed with the Clerk of the above Court. Dated this 2 day of January, 2024. /s/ Jason Calhoun Jason Calhoun, Personal Representative Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24, 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

Honorable Kim Taron Justice of the Peace 300 River Street Superior, MT 59872 Tel. (406) 822-3520 IN THE JUSTICE COURT, MINERAL COUNTY, MONTANA BEFORE THE HONORABLE KIM TARON, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE MYLES LEWIS P.R. FOR THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL LEWIS, PLAINTIFF, V. ALEXANDER LEWIS, DEFENDANT Case No.: CV-595-2023-0000123-LT PLEADING TITLE Summons Service by Publication THE STATE OF MONTANA TO: Alexander Lewis 101 W 1st Ave Superior, MT 59872 STATEMENT OF OBJECT OF ACTION: The above-captioned action is a Cause of Action against you relating to the possessory interest that you claim in the real property located at 101 W 1st Ave, Superior, Montana 59872. Plaintiff demands relief which consists partially of excluding you from said possessory interest. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action which is filed in the office of the above-entitled Justice of the Peace, a copy of which is herewith served upon you. In the event that you deny any or all of the material facts stated in the complaint, you must file your written answer together with a $30.00 answer fee for each Defendant with the above-entitled Court, and serve a copy of your answer upon the Plaintiff or attorney at the address as shown on the Complaint. The answer must contain a denial of any or all of the material facts stated in the Complaint that the Defendant believes to be untrue, and also a statement, in plain or direct manner, of any other facts constituting a defense. Any matter not denied shall be deemed admitted. If you fail to answer or assert a counterclaim with ten (10) days after service of the Complaint and Summons, the Plaintiff may request entry of default judgment against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Published in the Mineral Independent on January 24, 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

St. Regis Public Schools Disposal of items On January 15th, 2024 at a regular meeting of the St. Regis School Trustees in accordance with MCA 20-6-604 and St. Regis School policy #8400 and #2310P, a motion was passed to dispose of items including damaged doors. A full list of the items to be disposed of is available for viewing at the school office. Contact: Derek Larson, Superintendent 406-649-2311 St. Regis School P.O. Box 280 St. Regis, MT 59866 Published in the Mineral Independent on January 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

MINERAL COUNTY COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC HEARING FOR MINERAL COUNTY FLOODPLAIN Hazard Management Regulations Update FEBRUARY 16, 2024 The Mineral County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on February 16, 2024 at 10:40 a.m. to consider passing a Resolution of Intent to Adopt the Mineral County Floodplain Hazard Management Regulations Update. The public hearing will be held in the Mineral County Commissioners meeting room located at 300 River Street, Superior MT, at which time and place all persons interested in said floodplain regulations update may be heard thereon. If you have any questions, please contact the Mineral County Environmental Health and Planning Department at 406-822-3525, or send your comments by February 16, 2024, to PO Box 396, Superior MT 59872. Published in the Mineral Independent on January 31 and February 7, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________

INVITATION TO BID Separate sealed bids for the Town of Alberton – Water System Improvements Project will be received by the Town of Alberton (the “Town”) Attn: Leslie Hottinger – 607 Railroad Ave, Alberton, MT 59820, until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday, February 23, 2024, and then publicly opened and read aloud. The project will include the furnishing of all labor, skill, equipment, and construction materials to construct the proposed improvements to the Town’s drinking water system in accordance with the plans and specifications included herein. Bids will be for a single base contract and up to two separate alternates, bid on a Unit Price basis. The project will generally consist of the following work: BASE BID – Water Distribution Improvements: 1,420 lineal feet of 12" diameter PVC watermain, including valves & fittings; 1,725 lineal feet of 10" diameter PVC watermain, including valves & fittings; 1,110 lineal feet of 8" diameter PVC watermain, including valves & fittings; 3,275 lineal feet of 6" diameter PVC watermain, including valves & fittings; 315 lineal feet of directionally-drilled 6" through 12" HDPE watermain; 18 standard 4¼" fire hydrants, including isolation valves; 88 water services including: tap; corp stop; shutoff; valve box; re-connection; 1,930 lineal feet of 1" diameter HDPE water service pipe; 90 lineal feet of 1½" diameter HDPE water service pipe; ALTERNATE B – Water Metering 210 individual magnetic water meters including radios; 28 water meter pits; Remote meter reading equipment; Meter reading software and billing system interface ALTERNATE C – Spring Source Improvements Replace Spring Source collection structure & penetrations; 250 lineal feet of chain link fence & gates WORKSCOPE FOR BASE BID & ALL ALTERNATES INCLUDES: All appurtenant work: temporary water service; dewatering; traffic control; asphalt and surface restoration; etc. Bidders submittal must include bids for the Base Bid and both Alternates B & C to be considered responsive The contract documents, consisting of Drawings and Project Specifications, may be obtained at the office of AMCE at 1064 N. Warren St., Helena, MT 59601 (phone: 406-449-3303). The Instructions to Bidders outlines specific requirements for all Bidders to observe. The required payment for a complete set of contract documents is $200 per set or $30 for electronic media, which is not refundable. A generic set of drawings and project specifications can be examined online at AMCE’s website at www.a-mce.com (under the “Project Documents” link), available February 7, 2024. Bidders must purchase a numbered set of drawings & specifications in order to be placed on the official Planholders list and to submit a responsive bid. A Set of Drawings and Project Specifications on the Project will be made available to the local and regional Plans Centers. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the Alberton Town Hall at 607 Railroad Ave, (Town Office Phone: 406-722-3404) at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15th, 2024. Interested CONTRACTORS are strongly encouraged to attend. CONTRACTORS and any of the CONTRACTOR’s subcontractors submitting a bid on this project will be required to obtain registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) Contractor Registration Unit prior to submitting bids. Forms for registration are available from the Department of Labor and Industry, P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. All laborers and mechanics employed by CONTRACTORs or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as may be required by the laws of and the state of Montana. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious views, gender or national origin. The highest of Montana Prevailing Wage or Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply to this project. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, or Bid Bond payable to the Town of Alberton, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid plus alternates. 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. Bidders must demonstrate their qualifications to do the work. This project is funded with grant and loan funding from the DNRC Renewable Resources Grant Program, Montana Department of Commerce Treasure State Endowment Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) administered by the Montana DNRC. Award of the project will be contingent upon available funding and award concurrence from the MDNRC, MDOC and ARPA fund administrators. Build America Buy America provisions under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will apply to materials installed under this project. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids. 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 and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the OWNER. Published in the Mineral Independent on February 7, 14, 2024. MNAXLP The Town of Alberton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS AND PROPOSALS GENERAL CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SERVICES Mineral County Pioneer Council Transit Facility Superior, Montana NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Mineral County Pioneer Council in Mineral County are formally requesting qualifications and proposals from construction firms interested in serving as a General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) in accordance with Title 18, Chapter 2, Part 5, MCA. The selected GC/CM will participate in a collaborative process to assist, as a partner, with Mineral County Pioneer Council, staff, and the design team for the construction of a 2,550 GSF Transit Facility & Offices. Prospective GC/CM candidates may obtain a Qualification and Proposal packet by contacting Riley Hanson, Slate Architecture, Inc. at 1470 North Roberts Street, Helena, MT 59601, phone: (406) 457- 0360. Responses to this Request for Qualifications/Proposals for GC/CM services will be received at Mineral County Pioneer Council on or before Friday, February 23, 2024 at 4:00 pm, local time. Six (6) copies plus one PDF copy on a flash drive is required. RESPONSES RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE AND TIME WILL BE DEEMED NON-COMPLIANT WITH THIS RFQ/RFP AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. FAXED, ELECTRONIC OR E-MAIL COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED There will not be a walk-through of the project but site access can be obtained by contacting and coordinating with the parties mentioned below. Project location is off the intersection of McKinley Ave and Moats Ln in Superior, MT 59872. The intent of this solicitation is to identify qualified GC/CM candidates interested in participating in a collaborative process to bring the Mineral County Pioneer Council Transit Facility to fruition in a timely and cost-efficient manner. From the list of interested and qualified GC/CM candidates, Mineral Co. Pioneer Council will select the GC/CM firm, through the interview process, which is best qualified and best suits the Council’s needs and intent regarding the Project. It is anticipated that the selected GC/CM will initially provide Preconstruction phase services and, assuming that conditions attendant to the Project are met, will move forward with the provision of Construction phase services. The GC/CM shall comply with all fair labor practices and must meet the requirements of all local and state statutes. Mineral Co. Pioneer Council reserves the right to reject any and/or all responses, to waive any and/or all informalities or technicalities, and to act in the best interest of Mineral Co. Pioneer Council. Mineral Co. Pioneer Council P.O. Box 10 St. Regis, MT 59866 Phone: (406) 327-8707 Published in the Mineral Independent on February 7, 14, 21, 2024. MNAXLP __________________________