NOTICE OF STATE’S INTENT

TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 509-925-8510 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. This lease expires July 31, 2014.

GRAZING PART OR ALL SEC TWP RGE

10-B55489 Part 36 28N 30E

Written request to lease must be received by March 24, 2014, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.

Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked “Sealed Bid” and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant’s name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509) 925-0927.

PETER GOLDMARK, Commissioner of Public Lands

(Publish Feb. 26, 2014)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Noxious Weed Consultants of the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County will begin inspecting properties on March 10, 2014, in accordance with RCW 17.10.160, for the purposes of general inspection, the taking of specimens of weeds, and the performance of eradication or control work. If there is any landowner who objects to these inspections, please notify the Noxious Weed Control Board of Grant County at (509) 754-2011, Ext. 375, or (800) 572-0119, Ext. 375, by March 10, 2014.

Signed: Ron Tebow, Chairman

Rich Callahan, Vice-Chairman

Summer Sahli, Director

Chuck Sandmann, Director

Wes Sieg, Director

(Publish February 26, 2014)

 REQUEST FOR STATEMENTS

OF QUALIFICATIONS (RSQ)

For

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING

SERVICES

The Town of Coulee Dam is inviting statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms to provide engineering services for wastewater facility planning, analysis of existing system, hydrogeological investigations, evaluation of treatment alternatives, preparation of revisions to our Wastewater Facilities Plan (per WAC 173-240-050 & 060), and subsequent design and construction engineering and inspection for wastewater facility upgrades. The Town of Coulee Dam is located partially on the sovereign lands of the Colville Confederated Tribes and the Wastewater Treatment Facility is subject to the permitting of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Colville Confederated Tribes; either of which may have different and/or additional requirements. The Town may also be subject to the permitting of the Washington State Department of Ecology. Associated work may include preparation of funding applications, funding assistance, environmental reviews and other work as directed.

The Wastewater Facility Plan revisions and subsequent improvements may be funded by: the Community Development Block Grant Program with federal funds provided by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA-Rural Development, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Public Works Trust Fund, Indian Health Service, Environmental Protection Agency, and other state and federal funding programs. Therefore, a number of state and federal equal opportunity and affirmative action requirements will apply to the selection process and throughout the project(s).

An engineering firm will be considered for selection based on the overall firm’s qualifications, experience, personnel, professional reputation, experience with funding programs, and other criteria determined by the Town. Coulee Dam will select the firm it deems to be most qualified and in the overall best interests of the Town. Coulee Dam reserves the right to reject any and all submittals. The Town of Coulee Dam is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Minority and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit statements of qualification.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to F. Gregory (Greg) Wilder, Mayor, at 509-633-0320 or by email to the Greg Wilder; cdmayor@couleedam.org. Statements shall be submitted to Stefani Bowden, Clerk-Treasurer, at 300 Lincoln Avenue, Coulee Dam, Washington 99116-1434 no later than 3:00 PM, March 31st, 2013. Each envelope shall be labeled “Engineering Services” in the lower left corner.

(Publish February 19 and 26, 2014)

CALL FOR BIDS

Town of Coulee Dam

Tree Trimming Services

The Town of Coulee Dam will receive sealed bids for Coulee Dam Tree Trimming Services. Bid Package and Specifications may be obtained by contacting Town Hall at (509) 633-0320. Sealed Bids should be mailed to the Town of Coulee Dam, 300 Lincoln Ave, Coulee Dam, WA 99116, or hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office, by 12:00pm (noon) on March 11, 2014. The Town of Coulee Dam reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

(Publish February 19 and 26, 2014)

Grant County Fire District No.14

Small Works/Vendor Roster

The Grant County Fire District No.14 is accepting applications from interested contractors and vendors wishing to be placed on the Small Works Roster and Vendor List as provided under RCW 35.04.155.  Whenever the fire district seeks to construct any public work or improvement with and estimated cost of $200,000 or less the small works roster may be utilized.  Whenever the fire district seeks to purchase materials, supplies, or equipment not connected to a public works project with an estimated cost of $15,000 or less the vendor list may be utilized.  All interested contractors and vendors are invited to submit a letter of interest which contains the following information...

a) Business name, address, telephone/fax number, and contact person

b) Contractor’s Washington Business License registration number

c) Insurance and bonding companies

d) List of projects and project owners for last year (contractors only)

e) Nature of business or service, or type of supplies or equipment

Submit required information to Grant County Fire District No.14, P.O. Box 282, Electric City, WA 99123.

(Publish February 19 and 26 2014)

Grant County Mosquito District No.2

Small Works/Vendor Roster

The Grant County Mosquito District No.2 is accepting applications from interested contractors and vendors wishing to be placed on the Small Works Roster and Vendor List.  Whenever the mosquito district  seeks to construct any public work or improvement with and estimated cost of $200,000 or less the small works roster may be utilized.  Whenever the mosquito district seeks to purchase materials, supplies, or equipment not connected to a public works project with an estimated cost of $15,000 or less the vendor list may be utilized.  All interested contractors and vendors are invited to submit a letter of interest which contains the following information...

a) Business name, address, telephone umber, and contact person

b) Contractor’s Washington Business License registration number

c) Insurance and bonding companies

d) List of projects and project owners for last year (contractors only)

e) Nature of business or service, or type of supplies or equipment

Submit required information to Grant County Mosquito District No. 2, P.O. Box 8, Electric City, WA 99123.

(Publish February 19 and 26 2014)

CALL FOR BIDS

CITY OF GRAND COULEE

SR 155 & SR 174

WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT

Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Grand Coulee, 306 Midway Avenue, Grand Coulee, Washington 99133, up to 2:00 P.m .; local time on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct SR 155 & SR 174 Water Main Replacement.

This Contract provides for the following Work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Special Provisions, and the Standard Specifications:

SCHEDULE A: SR 155 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (BASE BID):

Construction on SR 155, from SR 174 to Main Street, of approximately 1,500 feet of 8-inch PVC water main and appurtenances.

SCHEDULE B: VAN TYNE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (OPTIONAL WITH CONTRACTING AGENCY):

Construction on Van Tyne Avenue, from Kimball Street to Morrison Street, of approximately 300 feet of 8-inch PVC water main and appurtenances.

SCHEDULE C: SR 174 WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT (OPTIONAL WITH CONTRACTING AGENCY):

Construction on SR 174, from Butler Street to Granger Avenue, of approximately 1,800 feet of 8-inch PVC water main and appurtenances.

Contractors are required to bid all Schedules. Failure to bid all Schedules shall make the bid unresponsive.

The basis of award shall be the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for Schedule A; OR the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder for any combination of the schedules, Schedule B or C together with Schedule A, as available funding allows and as it best serves the interests of the Contracting Agency.

The Work associated with Schedule A shall be substantially complete within 20 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. Should Schedule B be awarded, the Contractor shall have an additional 10 working days (for a total of 30 working days) to substantially complete the Work after the commencement date stated in the notice to Proceed. Should Schedule C also be awarded, the Contractor shall have an additional 20 working days (for a total of 50 working days if all three schedules are awarded) to substantially complete the Work after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed.

All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Grand Coulee, Washington.

The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Contract Provisions. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, cashiers check, money order, or bid bond payable to the “City of Grand Coulee” and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total amount bid.

Contract Provisions and Contract Plans may be examined at the office of the City of Grand Coulee, local plan centers in the project area, or the office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc. Licensed Contractors and Material Suppliers may obtain a copy of the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans, free of charge, in electronic format (PDF on compact disk(s)) along with registration as a planholder only at the Yakima office of the Project Engineer, Gray & Osborne, Inc., 107 South Third Street, Yakima, WA 98901, (509) 453-4833. Request for Contract Provisions and Plans may be faxed ((509 453‑5953) or emailed (yakima@g-o.com). Request must include company name, physical address, phone and fax numbers, and email address. Registration as a planholder is required to obtain Contract Addenda. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer.

Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Grand Coulee, Washington. The City of Grand Coulee expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities and to Award the Project to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder as it best serves the interests of the City.

carol boyce

CITY CLERK/TREASURER