Okanogan County Fire District #6
is accepting bid proposals for two (2) 500 gallon Wildland Brush Trucks. Bid proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. April 10th 2017. Bid proposals will be opened at 2:00 p.m. April 10th 2017 at the District office 434 W 2nd Ave Twisp, WA. Bids may be sent to P.O. Box 895 Winthrop, WA 98862. Complete specifications may be obtain from the Interim Chief. Please mark bid proposals “WILDLAND BRUSH TRUCK BID”
Interim Chief Cody Acord can be contacted at the District office Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m., Phone: 509-997-2981, Email: cacord@okanogancountyfd6.com.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 22, 29 and April 5, 2017.
Request for Bids
CONFEDERATED TRIBES AND BANDS OF THE YAKAMA NATION
Eightmile Ranch Acclimation Pond
The Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Project (MCCRP) is requesting bids for construction of a juvenile salmon acclimation pond to be installed on the USFS Eightmile Ranch, adjacent to the Chewuch River. Construction is scheduled to begin in June of 2017.
This Contract provides for the construction of approximately 1,300 lineal feet of 24-inch Plastic Irrigation Pipe (PIP) to supply the proposed approximately 90,000 cubic yard acclimation pond. Construction includes approximately 100 lineal feet of 18-inch PIP discharge pipe, a river intake structure, settling vault, pond discharge structure, and electrical and telemetry. The project includes in-river dewatering, excavation and backfill, and site restorations all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, Special Provisions, and Standard Specifications.
By the close of business on Friday April 21, 2017, each contractor must have completed and submitted a signed copy of the Eightmile Ranch Acclimation Pond Project bid documents to be eligible for award of this contract. Additionally, bid prices need to be valid for at least 60 days. All bid materials must be either hand delivered, sent by parcel delivery service or postal mail to:
Yakama Nation
Attn: Tana Hoptowit, Eightmile Ranch Project
PO Box 151
Toppenish WA, 98948
(Shipping address: 401 Fort Road, Toppenish, WA 98948)
The work shall be physically complete within 60 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. The project will be conducted between June 1 and October 31, 2017 with an in-water work window between July 1 and 31. Equipment and materials staging and construction may begin in early June, depending on ground conditions and ranch operations. Project Biologist will coordinate with USFS ranch manager to secure a set date. The in-water work window is a time of year when ESA-listed juvenile and adult salmon and steelhead may be present in or near the project area so turbidity control via cofferdam systems will be of the utmost importance. The winning contractor will understand the magnitude of this project and be equipped to perform all necessary elements for a project of this type within a critical habitat stream. The winning contractor will have extensive experience in the following: pipe
Please follow the instructions below to access Eightmile Ranch Acclimation Pond project information:
1. Type in the following URL in the internet browser bar and hit ENTER to load page. http://yakamafish-nsn.gov/restore/projects/eightmile-ranch-acclimation-pond-project
OR type: http://yakamafish-nsn.gov and on the homepage scroll down and under “Latest News” headline, click on the link for “Contractor bids being accepted for: Eightmile Ranch Acclimation Pond, and click on the link to bring you to the project page.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 22, 29 and April 5, 2017.
Request for Bids
Early Winters Acclimation Site
Okanogan County, WA.
The Yakama Nation’s Mid-Columbia Coho Reintroduction Project (MCCRP) is requesting bids for construction of a juvenile salmon acclimation site to be installed on Early Winters Creek near Mazama, WA. Construction is scheduled to begin in July of 2017.
The Yakama Nation will be hosting a pre-bid site visit and project walkthrough beginning at 1:00 PM on 5/11/17. Attendance at the pre-bid visit is strongly suggested, as this will be the only opportunity to visit the project area with the engineer and project manager prior to the bid closing date.
Directions to the project site: From Winthrop, travel Northwest on WA State Route 20 for 15 miles. Turn left onto Early Winters Drive (at the Freestone Inn sign). After approximately 0.4 miles, turn right onto a gravel road and park. A map is included with the project documents.
By the close of business on Monday, 5/1/17, each contractor must have completed and submitted a signed copy of the Early Winters Acclimation Site project bid documents to be eligible for award of this contract. Bid prices need to be valid for at least 60 days. All bid materials must be either hand delivered, sent by parcel delivery service or postal mail to:
Yakama Nation
Attn: Tana Hoptowit, Early Winters Acclimation Site Project
PO Box 151
Toppenish WA, 98948
The project will be conducted between 7/10/17 and 10/9/17, with an in-water work window between 7/10/17 and 7/31/17. The project includes: water intake installation requiring in-river dewatering, pump vault construction, pipeline excavation, generator building erection, construction of two earthen ponds, and electrical installation; all in accordance with the Contract Provisions.
To access the Early Winters Acclimation Site project information, go to the following URL:
http://yakamafish-nsn.gov/restore/projects/request-bids-early-winters-acclimation-pond-project
Published in the Methow Valley News March 29 and April 5, 12, 2017.
WAC 197-11-970 Determination of Nonsignificance (DNS).
determination of nonsignificance
Description of proposal The Town of Twisp proposes to construct a new 5,760 sq ft public works shop building on town-owned property adjacent to the Sewer Treatment Plant.
Proponent: Town of Twisp
Location of proposal, including street address, if any: 1220 Ewell Street, Twisp, Washington
Lead agency: Town of Twisp
The lead agency for this proposal has determined that it does not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030 (2)(c). This decision was made after review of a completed environmental checklist and other information on file with the lead agency. This information is available to the public on request.
• There is no comment period for this DNS.
• This DNS is issued after using the optional DNS process in WAC 197-11-355. There is no further comment period on the DNS.
• This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2); the lead agency will not act on this proposal for 14 days from the date below. Comments must be submitted by April 12, 2017.
Responsible official: Kurt E. Danison
Position/title: Contract Planner
Phone: 509 997 4081
Address: P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856
Date: 3/23/17
Signature: (optional)
• You may appeal this determination to (name) Town Clerk at (location) Town of Twisp no later than (date) 4/12/17 by (method) in writing
You should be prepared to make specific factual objections.
Contact Kurt Danison, Town Planner to read or ask about the procedures for SEPA appeals.
• There is no agency appeal.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 29, 2017.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
VIOLET MARIE KING
A Minor Child
DOB: 01/21/2015
COURT NO.: 17-7-00016-7
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Termination Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: MARTIN HOFFMAN Jr & ANASTASIA KING, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, seeking to terminate your parental rights.
1.2 A hearing will be held on Thursday, MAY 4th, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington.
1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.
1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence permanently terminating your parental rights.
II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR
2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.
NOTICE
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS
Dated this 8th day of March, 2017.
By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER CULP Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
CHARLEEN GROOMES Clerk to the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By: Kathleen Descoteaux.
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 15, 22, 29, 2017 and the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 16, 23, 30, 2017. OVG#747612.
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
DANIEL SEAN ROUTON
A Minor Child
DOB: 04/13/2016
COURT NO.: 17-7-00038-8
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Termination Hearing
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: UNKNOWN FATHER, SILICIA WADDELL, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE NAMED CHILDREN.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, seeking to terminate your parental rights.
1.2 A hearing will be held on Thursday, MAY 4th, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., At Juvenile Court, Okanogan County Court House, Okanogan, Washington.
1.3 The purpose of the hearing is to hear and consider evidence on the petition.
1.4 If you do not appear, the court may enter an order in your absence permanently terminating your parental rights.
II. SUMMONS/ORDER TO APPEAR
2.1 YOU ARE SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to appear at the hearing on the date, time and place indicated.
NOTICE
THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS TO YOUR CHILD ARE TERMINATED. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE TERMINATING YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS
Dated this 15th day of March, 2017.
By direction of the Honorable CHRISTOPHER CULP Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
CHARLEEN GROOMES Clerk of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By: Ramona Brownlee.
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 22, 29, 2017 and April 5, 2017; the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 23, 30, 2017 and April 6, 2017. OVG#748532.
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the 2017 Gravel Crushing or Supply Project, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, located on the first floor of the Grainger Administration Building, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington. Mailed proposals must be received by no later than the last working day prior to the bid opening date. Hand carried proposals will be received only by the Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners at the address stated above until 11:00AM Pacific Time, Tuesday April 11, 2017 and will then and there be opened and publicly read. No facsimiles or electronic proposals will be accepted.
All bid proposals shall be accompanied by a bid proposal deposit by certified check, cashier’s check or surety bond in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the amount of such bid proposal. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into such contract and furnish a satisfactory performance bond within the time stated in the specifications, the bid proposal deposit shall be forfeited to Okanogan County.
Project Specifications are available at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7319. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet. Informational Project Specifications are also available on the County website at www.okanogancounty.org/PW and in various plan centers located in Washington. The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 26 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex, in consideration for an award. The Board of Commissioners of Okanogan County, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder. This Contract provides for the production or supply of 29,000 tons of ½” Special Crushed Coverstone, 29,000 tons of Crushed Surfacing Top Course, 7,500 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand, and 50,000 tons of Crushed Landfill Cover Material including haul to Stockpile, and other work including Site Reclamation, at three Okanogan County pit site locations all in accordance with the Contract Plans, Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 22, 29, 2017 and the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 23, 30, 2017. OVG#748585
OKANOGAN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS’ OFFICE
VOLUNTARY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FORTECHNICAL WRITING SERVICES-FACILITATION
The VOLUNTARY STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM WORK GROUP solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in facilitation and technical writing to draft a work plan under the guidance of the VSP work group that is consistent with the requirements of RCW 36.70A.700-760 and WAC 365-191. Consultants will be considered for the following project.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of drafting a work plan as noted above. The scope of work to be performed includes:
Meeting with the VSP work group monthly and as needed to complete the project.
Obtain and review work group input on structure and content of the work plan.
Establish benchmarks for measuring success of work plan.
Create monitoring program for identified benchmarks.
Draft work plan for approval that meets the requirements of RCW 36.70A.720.
Draft work plan related assessment documents, or other work plan implementation documents, as directed by the VSP work group.
Desired completion of scope of work by December 31, 2017.
SUBMITTAL
Submittals should be limited to 10, 8.5” by 11” single-sided pages and must include the following information: Firm name, phone and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge.
1) Key personnel to perform work; 2) Firm experience with same or similar projects; 3) Familiarity with relevant codes and standards; 4) Past performance/references; 5) Ability to meet schedule including projected timeline for completion of key steps; 6) Provide a work product sample from a similar project (i.e. technical report, white paper, etc.; the pages included as a work product sample will not count against the page total requirement stated above).
Project is funded through grant contract #K1623 with the Washington state Conservation Commission.
OKANOGAN COUNTY encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women-owned consultant firms to respond. Please submit TEN copies of your Statement of Qualifications to: Perry Huston, Director, Okanogan County Planning, 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840 by April 7, 2017 not later than 5:00 PM. No submittals will be accepted after that date and time. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to Perry Huston at (509) 422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us. Persons with disabilities may call and request this information be prepared and supplied in alternate forms. Dates of Publication: March 22, 2017 & March 29, 2017.
The Recipient, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, or sex in consideration for an award.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 22, 29, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on March 23, 30, 2017. OVG#748765
The Okanogan County Noxious Weed Control Board
has begun inspections of properties for control of noxious weed species designated by the board as enforcement species. Landowners with any of these species present on their property shall be required to control the noxious weeds according to provisions outlined in Chapter 17.10 RCW.
INSPECTIONS SHALL TAKE PLACE FOR THE SPECIES DESIGNATED FOR CONTROL BY THE WASHINGTON STATE NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD and THE OKANOGAN COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD; a list is available in our office. All State, Federal and private landowners will be notified of noxious weeds present and classified as enforceable and control will be required.
This notice is published according to Board policy to notify landowners in our County that OCNWCB may enter their property according to the provisions outlined in 17.10.160 RCW, and that this notice shall serve as “Reasonable Attempt” as defined according to the aforementioned RCW.
If you have any questions regarding the enforcement inspection process, please contact the Noxious Weed Control office at 509-422-7165 or write PO Box 791, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017, April 5, 2017; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 30, 2017, April 6, 2017. OVG# 749310.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held in the hearing room of the Okanogan County Commissioners at 123 N. 5th Ave. Okanogan, Washington on April 11, 2017 at 11:15 A.M., in the matter of the application for a franchise, by Derek Olma to operate and maintain a cattle guard.
The cattle guard will consist of a 24’ x 8’, wide, H-20 loading heavy duty steel cattle guard with wings and a by-pass gate at milepost 1.10, on O.C.R.4618, Siwash Creek Road in the NW¼, NE¼ in Section 07, Township 37N, Range 28 E.W.M.
All interested parties may be heard in this matter. Please send written comments to Shelley Tugaw, Right of Way, Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan WA 98840 or email to stugaw@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Dated March 23, 2016, at Okanogan, Washington.
Josh Thomson, P.E., County Engineer.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and April 5, 2017; the Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune on March 30, 2017 and April 6, 2017. OVG#749686.
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3025071007 & 3025071008)
Proponent: Mac & Franco Orchards, LP and GVL Orchards
Decision: Approved
Appeal Deadline: April18, 2017
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on March 30, 2017. OVG#749954
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3024154011, 3024150075, 3024150074 and 3024154005)
Proponent: HMJD Orchards, LLC and Mac & Rebecca Gebbers
Decision: Approved
Appeal Deadline: April18, 2017
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 days of decision, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on March 30, 2017. OVG#749962
Notice of Decision
Application for water availability
Locations:
Parcel #8860800300 Keystone Rd
WRIA #49 HUC #12 Alkali Lake-Okanogan River
Parcel #3326050061 213 Salmon Creek Rd, Okanogan, WA
WRIA #49 HUC #12 Green Lake-Salmon Creek
“The Planning Department has reviewed two applications for a building permit for single family residences at the above listed locations and has determined that the proposed use of a permit exempt well in accordance with RCW 90.44.050 will provide a legal and physically adequate supply of potable water.
This decision will not be final until April 18, 2017. Anyone with standing who desires a public hearing be held on this application to determine water adequacy must submit a written request by the deadline listed above. The request must state the basis upon which the request is made which must include a statement that the requesters lawful use of water from a senior source will be impaired if the decision stands.
Any request for public hearing must be directed to the Director of Planning at the above listed address and received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2017.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on March 30, 2017. OVG#750009
Notice of Decision
Application for water availability
Location: Parcel #3521320061 25 Perrow Drive, Winthrop, WA
WRIA #48 HUC #12 Wolf Creek
The Planning Department has reviewed an application for a building permit for a single family residence at the above listed location and has determined that the proposed use of a permit exempt well in accordance with RCW 90.44.050 will provide a legal and physically adequate supply of potable water. This decision will not be final until April 18, 2017. Anyone with standing who desires a public hearing be held on this application to determine water adequacy must submit a written request by the deadline listed above. The request must state the basis upon which the request is made which must include a statement that the requesters lawful use of water from a senior source will be impaired if the decision stands.
Any request for public hearing must be directed to the Director of Planning at the above listed address and received prior to 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2017.
Information regarding this proposal can be obtained from: Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development, Perry Huston, Director of Planning, 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 130 Okanogan, WA 98840 (509)422-7218 or phuston@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News on March 29, 2017 and Okanogan Valley Gazette -Tribune on March 30, 2017. OVG#750045
