Montana 7th Judicial District Court Richland County In the matter of the Name Change of Nancy Jo Binder Your Name Now Nancy Jo Binder Petitioner Cause No .: DV-42-2024-0000232-NC NOTICE OF HEARING ON NAME CHANGE This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Nancy Jo Binder to Nancy Jo Crusch. The hearing will be on 03/06/25 at 2 p.m. The hearing will be at the Law & Justice Center in Richland County. Date: 01/21/2025 Janice Klempel Clerk of District Court By: Lily Grismer Deputy Clerk of Court
The Yellowstone Township Zoning board will have a meeting Jan 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm, at the East Fairview boardroom. If you have any questions please call Vicky at 406-489-1228.
This is to notify all interested parties that Richland County Transit (RCT) is applying for $238,395.95 under the Montana Department of Transportation’s Operating Grant Program. Funding will be used for operating expenses associated with providing transportation services to the general public, elderly, and persons with disabilities within Richland County. The application is on file at 2190 West Holly St, Sidney. If requested, a Public Hearing will be held and public notice indicating the location, date, and time of the hearing will be provided. For more information or for those who require accommodation for disabilities, contact Richland County Transit, Jodi Berry-Manager, at the address above or call (406) 433-7433 or the Department of Transportation, Helena at (406) 444-9192 (voice).
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License BAINVILLE REALESTATE LLC (JESSE FRICKLE, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 17-999-6973-001 to be operated at STATELINE RESTAURANT BAR & CASINO, 2 Us Highway 2, Bainville, Roosevelt County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Roosevelt County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protestor's full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 17-999-6973-001 and the applicant’s name BAINVILLE REALESTATE LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor’s signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before February 8, 2025. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Bainville. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Kelsey Verbanac or Witt Williams, Compliance Specialists for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-3016 or 406-444-3505 [email protected] and [email protected].
PUBLIC OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License BAINVILLE REALESTATE LLC (JESSE FRICKLE, Owner(s)) has applied to transfer Montana All-Alcoholic Beverages License No. 17-999-6821-001 to be operated at COLBY'S CASINO, 4 Us Highway 2, Bainville, Roosevelt County. The public may protest this license transfer in accordance with the law. Who can protest this transfer? Protests will be accepted from residents of the county of the proposed location Roosevelt County, residents of adjoining Montana counties, and residents of adjoining counties in another state if the criteria in 16-4-207(4)(d), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), are met. What information must be included? Protest letters must be legible and contain (1) the protester’s full name, mailing address, and street address; (2) the license number 17-999-6821-001 and the applicant’s name BAINVILLE REALESTATE LLC; (3) an indication that the letter is intended as a protest; (4) a description of the grounds for protesting; and (5) the protestor's signature. A letter with multiple signatures will be considered one protest letter. What are valid protest grounds? The protest may be based on the applicant’s qualifications listed in 16-4-401, MCA, or the grounds for denial of an application in 16-4-405, MCA. Examples of valid protest grounds include: (1) the applicant is unlikely to operate the establishment in compliance with the law; (2) the proposed location cannot be properly policed by local authorities; and (3) the welfare of the people in the vicinity of the proposed location will be adversely and seriously affected. How are protests submitted? Protests must be postmarked to the Department of Revenue, Office of Dispute Resolution, P.O. Box 5805, Helena, Montana 59604-5805 on or before February 8, 2025. What happens if the transfer is protested? Depending on the number of protests and the protest grounds, a public hearing will be held in Helena or Bainville. All valid protestors will be notified of the hearing’s time, date and location. Hearings typically are scheduled within 90 days. A protester’s hearing testimony is limited to the grounds in the protester’s letter. Following the hearing, the Department of Revenue will notify the public whether the license transfer is approved or denied. How can additional information be obtained? The cited MCA statutes are online at leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/. Questions may be directed to Kelsey Verbanac or Witt Williams, Compliance Specialists for the Department of Revenue’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Division, at 444-3016 or 406-444-3505 [email protected] and [email protected].
RICHLAND COUNTY CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioners of Richland County, Montana, on Monday, the tenth (10th) day of February, 2025, at 11:00am, in their office at 201 West Main Street, Sidney, Montana, will publicly open sealed bids for the purchase of one: NEW 165-BBL ALUMINUM VACUUM TRAILER A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Richland County Public Works office at 2140 West Holly Street, Sidney, MT 59270 (406.433.2407); or send email to [email protected]. Requests for ADA/EEO accommodations or information should be directed to Stephanie Verhasselt, Richland County Clerk & Recorder, 201 West Main Street, Sidney, MT or 406.433.1708 (phone), by noon on February 5th, 2025. Alternative accessible formats of this notice are available upon request. No bid shall be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, certified or cashier’s check in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid. The bid shall be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid proposal, bidder’s certification and specifications clearly marked: NEW 165-BBL ALUMINUM VACUUM TRAILER The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid which they deem to be in the best interest of Richland County. Dated at Sidney, Montana, this 6th day of January, 2025. Stephanie Verhasselt Richland County Clerk & Recorder
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice of Application for Air Quality Permit (pursuant to Section 75-2-211, MCA, and ARM Title 17, Chapter 8, Subchapter 6, Open Burning), Richland County Landfill has filed on or about January 14th, 2025 an application for a conditional air quality open burning permit from the Air, Energy & Mining Division of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (Department). Applicant seeks approval of its application to open burn trees, shrubs, branches, leaves, etc. At the Richland County Landfill located in Sec. 9, T24N, R58E; approximately 13 miles northwest of Sidney and 11 miles east of Fairview near the intersection of MT HWY-16 and MT HWY-201. Any member of the public with questions or who wishes to receive notice of the Department’s determination, and the location where a copy of the application and the Department’s analysis of it can be reviewed, or to submit comments on the application, must contact the Department at 1520 East Sixth Ave., P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59260-0901, phone (406) 444-3490. Any comments on the application must be submitted to the Department within 20 days after publication of this notice or filing of the application, whichever is later. The Department’s decision to approve or deny an application for conditional open burning permit may be reviewed by the Board of Environmental Review (Board) according to the following procedure: When the Department approves or denies the application for a conditional open burning permit under this section, a person who is jointly or severally adversely affected by the Department’s decision may request, within 15 days after the Department renders its decision, upon affidavit setting forth the grounds therefor, a hearing before the Board. A hearing shall be held under the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedures Act. The Department’s decision on the application is not final unless 15 days have elapsed and there is no request for a hearing under this section. The filing of a request for a hearing postpones the effective date of the Department’s decision until the conclusion of the hearing and issuance of a final decision by the Board.
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Separate sealed bids for the Richland County, Montana Road Improvements – 2025 Project will be received at the office of the Richland County Commissioners Attn: Clerk and Recorder, 201 W Main St, Sidney, MT 59270, until 10:45 a.m. (Mountain Time), January 27th, 2025. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Project consists of: Chip sealing, overlaying, paving, full reconstruct and other road maintenance on various roads in Richland County and the Town of Lambert. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.interstateeng.com or http://www.questcdn.com for a fee of $37.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Bid Documents” tab and by entering Quest Project Number 9489309 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected]. Bidders must download the bidding documents from QuestCDN to be a registered bidder and receive addenda. Bidders obtaining copies of the bidding documents from other sources do so at their own risk. The bidding and contract documents may also be examined at Interstate Engineering, Inc., 2177 Lincoln Ave, SE, Sidney, MT 59270. For additional information, contact Mr. Ryan Kopp, Interstate Engineering, Inc. (406) 433-5617. CONTRACTOR 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 8011, 1805 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. CONTRACTOR is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project and must have registered prior to execution of the Construction Agreement. All laborers and mechanics employed by the CONTRACTOR or subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at the Montana Prevailing Wage Rates. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to Richland County, Montana, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. 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. There will be no pre-bid conference for this project. No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 10:45 a.m. local time, January 27th, 2025. The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interests of the OWNER. The Contractor is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
RICHLAND COUNTY CALL FOR BIDS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Board of County Commissioners of Richland County, Montana, on Monday, the third (3rd) day of February, 2025, at 11:00am, in their office at 201 West Main Street, Sidney, Montana, will publicly open sealed bids for the purchase of one: NEW 30-TON DIESEL POWERED, HYDRAULIC, TRACK EXCAVATOR A detailed list of specifications may be obtained by contacting the Richland County Public Works office at 2140 West Holly Street, Sidney, MT 59270 (406.433.2407); or send email to [email protected]. Requests for ADA/EEO accommodations or information should be directed to Stephanie Verhasselt, Richland County Clerk & Recorder, 201 West Main Street, Sidney, MT or 406.433.1708 (phone), by noon on January 29th, 2025. Alternative accessible formats of this notice are available upon request. No bid shall be considered unless accompanied by a bid bond, bank draft, money order, certified or cashier’s check in the amount of not less than ten percent (10%) of the total bid. The bid shall be presented in a sealed envelope containing a complete copy of the bid proposal, bidder’s certification and specifications clearly marked: NEW 30-TON DIESEL POWERED, HYDRAULIC, TRACK EXCAVATOR The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive irregularities, or to accept any bid which they deem to be in the best interest of Richland County. Dated at Sidney, Montana, this 6th day of January, 2025. Stephanie Verhasselt Richland County Clerk & Recorder
RICHLAND COUNTY LANDFILL SCALE & MAINTENANCE BUILDING RICHLAND COUNTY, MONTANA NOTICE IS GIVEN that Richland County will receive separate sealed bids for the construction of Richland County Landfill Scale and Maintenance Building project until Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 am. No bids may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the bid opening. Bids must be addressed to and delivered by one of the following methods: A. Delivered to the office of the Owner: Richland County Commissioners, 201 W Main St, Sidney, MT 59270 All Bids will be opened and publicly announced by the County Commissioners at the Richland County Commissioners Office on Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11:00 am Local Time). A. BASE BID: 1. The work generally consists of: a. Site Work: dirt work (clearing/grubbing, topsoil removal and storage, grading, subgrade prep), removal of old container site, construction of new container site, facility water well installation, asphalt and concrete paving, fence installation, and seeding. b. Landfill Scale: scale foundation & scale installation, setup, and staff training. c. Maintenance Shop: building subgrade preparation, footings and foundation installation, building erection, interior fixtures & finish. B. ADD ALTERNATE 01: 1. The work generally consists of: a. The addition of radiation detection panels to the scale structure. The contract may be awarded based on the OWNER’s best interests. The award will be based on the lowest cost combination of responsive, responsible bids, on the Base Bid and various Schedules, Alternatives, and Additive Alternates, as applicable, selected by the OWNER. Contract Time: A. BASE BID and ADD ALTERNATE 01: 1. All construction schedules shall be substantially complete and ready for OWNER’s use and pre-final inspection by Friday, December 5, 2025. B. All construction schedules shall be finally complete and ready for final payment within (30) calendar days of Substantial Completion. Liquidated Damages: A. The CONTRACTOR shall pay the OWNER $1,750, for each calendar day or part of a day that expires after the time specified for Substantial Completion of any construction schedule(s) until the Work is substantially complete. Digital copies of the Bidding Documents are available at http://www.interstateeng.com or http://www.questcdn.com for a fee of $37.00. These documents may be downloaded by selecting this project from the “Bid Documents” tab and by entering Quest Project Number 9466708 on the “Search Projects” page. For assistance and free membership registration, contact QuestCDN at (952) 233-1632 or [email protected]. The bidding and contract documents may also be examined at the office of Interstate Engineering located at 2177 Lincoln Ave. SE (P.O. Box 648) Sidney, Montana 59270. For technical questions or inquiries on obtaining paper copies ($150.00 non-refundable) of bidding and contract documents please contact the office of record at (406) 433-5617 Sidney MT. Bidders must download the bidding documents from either QuestCDN or receive paper copies from the office of record to be a registered bidder and receive addenda and any other information issued by the ENGINEER or OWNER. Addenda and other information will not be sent to Bidders that obtain copies of the bidding documents from other sources. CONTRACTOR 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 at P.O. Box 8011, 1805 Prospect Avenue, Helena, Montana 59604-8011. Information on registration can be obtained by calling 1-406-444-7734. CONTRACTOR is required to have registered with the DLI prior to bidding on this project and all laborers and mechanics employed by the CONTRACTOR or Subcontractors in performance of the construction work shall be paid wages at rates as required by the Laws of the State the work is being performed. The CONTRACTOR must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or bid bond payable to the OWNER, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) [MT] of the total amount of the bid. 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 bid bond, a copy of the CONTRACTOR’s license or certificate of renewal, and applicable funding requirement forms shall be included with each bid of proposal. All bids must be sealed. Pre-bid conference information: B. There will be a mandatory pre-bid conference held at the office of Interstate Engineering, Inc. on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm Local Time. Interested Contractors are required to attend in order to submit a bid proposal. Acknowledgement of pre-bid conference notes shall be submitted with the bid. (PRSP) No bid will be read or considered which does not fully comply with the above provisions as to Bond and Licenses, and any deficient bid submitted will be resealed and returned to the Bidder immediately. The OWNER reserves the right to hold all bids and bid securities for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and to hold the three low bids and bid securities for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days from the date of the bid opening. The OWNER may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid and return the Bid security prior to the end of these periods, waive any informality in any bid, and to reject the bid of any party who has been delinquent or unfaithful in the performance of any former contract with the OWNER. Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.