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PUBLIC NOTICES

Fort Belknap Tribal Land Department

656 Agency Main Street

Harlem, MT 59526

Phone (406) 353-8443

Fax (406) 353-4653

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The Fort Belknap Indian Community is seeking individuals that may be interested in rewriting the Fort Belknap Indian Community Councils Grazing Ordinance, Farm Pasture Code, and Plan of Operation.

The Ordinance, Plan of Operation and Farm pasture Code must align with the Fort Belknap Agriculture Management Plan (ARMP).

Two Community Meetings will be held in each of the four communities.

Meeting one will be to review the Drafts and request feedback.

Meeting two will be to review in detail the final approved documents.

Two Meetings will be held with the Tribal Council.

Meeting one will be to review the Drafts and request feedback.

Meeting two will be to review in detail the final approved documents

Four Meetings will be ehld with the Tribal Council.

Meeting one is to receive Council Input.

Meeting Two is to receive Land Committee approval.

Meeting Three will be for full council Approval.

Meeting Four is to provide Training to Tribal Coucil, Tribal Staff, BIA and anyone interested.

The contractor will provide meals at all meetings. All meetings will be documented and miutes will be provided. The attenance will be documented with sign in sheets and meeting notes.

LAND - OUR LAND IS OUR TERRITORY. It is not just where we live, and farm, and work, but it is who we are. Without it we have no past and no future, no Indian way of life today. Our conflicts and our troubles have always been about the land...

Interested indiviuals will be required to:

1. Complete a letter of interest to include qualifications,

experience and Knowledge

2. Include a timeline of completion and meeting the projected

process.

3. Include a Budget:

a. Consultation Fees

b. Meeting expenses

c. Supplies

The (RFP) Request for proposals will open on January 27, 2020, and will close on March 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

All items submitted will be put into a sealed envelope and submitted to the Fort Belknap Indian Community, Tribal Land Department, Attn: Peggy Crasco Doney, Director, 656 Agency Main Street, Harlem, Montana 59526. Submissions will be date stamped, scanned and logged in. Submissions will need to put in a Sealed Envelope inside of the mailing envelope. Proposals will be reviewed beginning March 16, 2020 and a selection will be made by the Tribal Council once the entire process is completed.

Enrolled members will be given preference.

Project will be required to be complete by April 1, 2020.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2020)

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THOMAS J. SHEEHY

SHEEHY LAW OFFICE, PLLC

Attorney at Law

P. O. Box 511

Big Sandy, MT 59520

Telephone:(406) 378-2103

Email: [email protected]

Co-personal Representatives’ Attorney

MONTANA SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, PHILLIPS COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

NANCY D. ROBINSON

Deceased.

Probate No. DP-20-03

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Clyde H. Robinson and Jim C. Robinson have been appointed co-personal representatives 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 either be mailed to Clyde H. Robinson and Jim C. Robinson, the co-personal representatives, return receipt requested, c/o Sheehy Law Office, PLLC, P. O. Box 511, Big Sandy, MT 59520, or filed with the Clerk of the above-entitled court.

I further declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my information and belief.

Dated January 27, 2020.

/s/ Thomas J. Sheehy,

Attorney for Co-Personal Representatives

(Published by Phillips County News 02/05, 02/12, 02/19/2020)

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PUBLIC HEARING

The City of Malta will conduct a public hearing February 11, 2020 at 5:05pm in the council chambers of city hall. The purpose of the public hearing is to receive public comments concerning Resolution 1281, A Resolution authorizing the participation in the board of investments of the state of Montana annual adjustable rate tender option municipal finance consolidation act bonds (intercap revolving program), approving the form and terms of the loan agreement and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related thereto. Relating to $221,081.00 Garbage Fund Intercap Loan for a new garbage truck. Persons and/or their agent(s) may appear in person or send written comments to Mayor John Demarais, PO Box 1300, Malta, MT 59538 no later than 12 noon February 11, 2020.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/29, 02/05/2020)

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INVITATION TO BID

Sealed bids will be received up to and including 3:00 PM on February 6, 2020 and will be publicly opened and read aloud in the office of Design and Construction, 1522 Ninth Avenue, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701, for the: Cree Crossing WMA Equipment Storage Facility – Rebid Project, FWP # 7155318 near Saco, MT.

Bids shall be submitted on the form provided within the Contract Documents.

The Contract Documents may be viewed on the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks website at:

http://fwp.mt.gov/doingBusiness/designAndConstruction/upcomingBidOpenings.html

A refundable deposit of -0- is required for each plan set.

A PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH IS SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 28, 2020 AT 12:00 P.M. PARTICIPANTS SHOULD MEET ONSITE AT THE CREE CROSSING WMA PARKING AREA. ATTENDENCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMEND.

If you would like any further information, please contact Joey Renenger at (406) 841-4007.

All bids over $25,000.00 must be accompanied by a bid security meeting the requirements of the State of Montana in the amount of 10% of the total bid. After award, the successful bidder must furnish an approved Performance Security and a Labor & Material Payment Security each in the amount of 100% of the contract.

No bidder may withdraw his bid for at least thirty (30) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids except as noted in the Instruction to Bidders.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities or informalities and the right to determine what constitutes any and all irregularities or informalities.

The State of Montana makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the bidding and/or selection process. In order for the state to make such accommodations, applicants must make known any needed accommodation to the individual project managers or agency contacts listed in the contract documents. Persons using TDD may call the Montana Relay Service at 1-800-253-4091.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

STATE OF MONTANA

(Published by Phillips County News 01/22, 01/29, 02/05/2020)

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Fort Belknap Indian Community

Land Department

Request for Proposal (RFP)

For Appraisal Services

The Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) is soliciting proposals from certified general appraisers to conduct appraisals services on Indian Trust Lands to be used for Land Sales and Land Exchanges on the Fort Belnap Reservation.

Please submit your specialized skills, credentials and background information and express an interest in conducting appraisals for the FBIC. Please indicate your cost per appraisal.

Applicant must be a certified licensed appraiser in good standing with the State of Montana and must comply with (USPAP) Uniform Standards of Professional Practice. List pertinent qualifications to appraise land on Indian lands. Must know all of the requirements and regulations regarding the process of conducting and completing appraisals on Indian Land.

Under this proposal the contractor will produce written appraisal reports that conform to Bureau of Indian Affairs guidelines. The contractor will provide all appraisal related services to the Tribe.

Further information and questions regarding the RFP should be submitted to: Peggy Doney, Tribal land Director, [email protected] or [email protected]. Please submit the amount of your fee per appraisal. All proposals shall be mailed to: Fort Belknap Indian Community, Attn: Peggy Doney, Tribal Land Director, 656 Agency Main Street, Harlem, Montana 59526.

Applications must include a list of qualifications specialized skills, credentials and background information, including qualifications to and experience in appraisals of Indian trust land. Applications must include a cost schedule for appraisals.

Questions should be referred to Peggy Doney, FBIC Land Dept. Director, 406-353-8447 or [email protected]. The deadline for submission of proposals is FEBRUARY 28, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

The recipient must supply a statement that the consulting firm presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performane of the services contemplated by the agreement. No person having such interest shall be employed by or associated with consultant during the term of this agreement.

(Published by Phillips County News 01/29, 02/05, 02/12, 02/19, 02/26/2020)

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Notice of Intent to obtain an Opencut Mining Permit (Pursuant to Section 82-4-432[5-6], MCA).

Riverside Contracting, Inc.

5571 Alloy South

Missoula, MT 59808

(406) 721-9267

Has submitted an Application for an Opencut Mining Permit with the Opencut Mining Program of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. The site is referred to as the Nine Bar Six Borrow site. It is located on 5.0 acres in Sections 14 & 15, T24N, R25E, Phillips County. Riverside Contracting, Inc. will be operating at this site for the removal of approximately 25,000-cy of borrow material; there is no processing equipment associated with this permit. A Limited Opencut Operation authorization has already been obtained for the site. The estimated date for operations to begin is February 2020 and completed by October 2020. Access for the site is west from 7 Mile Rd approximately 0.75 miles north of the junction with US Highway 191. The application and site map can be viewed at http://SearchOpencutPermits.mt.gov and paper copies may be obtained from the address above or by emailing [email protected].

(Published by Phillips County News 02/05, 02/12/2020)

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