ADVERTISEMENT TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Twisp, Washington (Owner) at the Town Hall, 118 South Glover Street, Twisp, WA 98856, until 1 p.m. February 20, 2019 for:
TWISP MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
RECONSTRUCT SOUTH TAXIWAY
It shall be the duty of each Bidder to submit his/her bid on or before the hour and date specified. Any bids received after the time for opening will not be considered. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the designated location and time.
A Pre-bid Conference for will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at the Town Hall, 118 South Glover Street, Twisp, WA 98856. Attendance is recommended, not mandatory.
Work generally consists of construction of a new south parallel taxiway, connecting taxiways and taxilanes to include approximately 9,500 square yards of asphalt removal, 5,000 cubic yards of excavation and embankment, 2,300 cubic yards of base course, 2,200 Tons of asphalt pavement. Other tasks include pavement markings, fencing, erosion control, hydroseeding, and herbicide.
The Contract Documents will be made available on January 30, 2019. Free-of-charge access to project bid documents is available at www.to-engineersplanroom.com. Bid documents may be ordered in hard copy format for purchase at cost (nonrefundable). Electronic documents in PDF format may be downloaded for no cost. To automatically receive addenda, bidders must download or order hard copies through www.to-engineersplanroom.com.
A contract according to the General Conditions, Supplemental General Conditions, Special Provisions, and Addenda (if applicable) shall be signed prior to work commencing. Each bid must be accompanied by a cashier’s check, money order or surety bid bond in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the total bid, made payable to the Town of Twisp. A performance bond, payment bond, and liability insurance in accordance with the contract documents will be required for the Contract.
Prospective Contractors are notified that the work under this Contract is funded in part by a grant from the Washington Department of Transportation Aviation Division. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Federal and State Equal Employment Opportunity Laws and Regulations.
The Town of Twisp 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 Town of Twisp reserves the right to reject any and all Bids; to waive any and all informalities; to accept any alternate bids; and make such award that it deems to be in the best interest of the Town.
The Town of Twisp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages Women, Minority and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises to participate in the competitive bidding process.
Prospective Bidders shall submit questions to the Design Engineer.
T-O Engineers, Inc.
Attention: Alton W. Dail III, P.E.
7950 Meadowlark Way, Suite A
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815
Telephone: (208) 762-3644
Email: adail@to-engineers.com
Published in the Methow Valley News January 23, 30, 2019.
LEGAL NOTICE
The Okanogan Conservation District Board of Supervisors hereby informs the voting public that the incumbent, Steven Colvin, has been re-elected to the currently open seat by reason of being the only person filing for the position by the filing deadline. Therefore, no poll site, absentee balloting or mail balloting will be performed pursuant to WAC 135-110-370. For further information, please contact the election supervisor, Becky Drenner, at (509) 422-0855 ext. 107.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 23, 30, 2019.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Adoption of Ordinance No. 710:
EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY MORATORIUM UPON THE APPROVAL
AND ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW OVERNIGHT/TRANSIENT RENTALS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the Winthrop Town Council will hold an open record public hearing on the adoption of Ordinance 710, which was adopted on January 2, 2019 pursuant to RCW 35.63.200, as follows: imposing a temporary moratorium upon the approval and establishment of new overnight/transient rentals; setting forth findings of fact in support of said moratorium; stating the effect on vested rights; providing for severability; scheduling a public hearing date; authorizing official interpretations by the Town of Winthrop planner; declaring an emergency and establishing an immediate effective date; and allowing for summary publication by title only.
The public hearing will be held on February 6, 2019 at 6:05 pm, at the Hen House of the Winthrop Auditorium, 51 Highway 20, Winthrop, Washington. The hearing will be conducted in accord with WMC Chapter 19.10. Any person desiring to present written or oral testimony may do so at the hearing, and by doing so shall have standing as a party of record. Any person requiring assistance to access the hearing is urged to contact Town Hall at least 24 hours in advance.
Information available: Persons wishing to view the ordinance or receive a notice on the action taken may contact Winthrop Town Hall, 206 Riverside Ave. between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday – Friday. For further information contact Rocklynn Culp at (509) 996-2320.
Comments: Written comments may be submitted in advance of the public hearing. Comments or requests for notice should be submitted to the Town Planner, Town of Winthrop, PO Box 459, Winthrop, WA 98862, or by email to planner@townofwinthrop.com.
This notice is given pursuant to Winthrop Municipal Code Chapter 19.06.
DATED: January 24, 2019
Rocklynn Culp
Town Planner
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019.
Notice of Decision
The Town of Twisp is hereby providing a notice of decision regarding final approval of Konrad Long Plat File No. TWP LP 18-01. The final plat of Parcel No. 33221700258 creates 7 lots ranging in size from 5063 to 7300 square feet with approximately 4558 square feet of common area. The plat is located on the southern side of S.R. 20 at 1215 Methow Valley Highway in the Town of Twisp, within Section 17, Township 33 N., Range 22 E.W.M. Final approval of the plat is administered as Type III permit, pursuant 14.05 Table 1 TMC. Approval of TWP LP 18-01 was granted on January 22, 2019 upon fulfillment of conditions required for approval. The Konrad Long Plat conforms to the requirements of TMC Title 17 and Title 18 Land Use Regulations. Appeals by a party of record with standing to file a land use petition in Okanogan County superior court must be filed within 14 days of issuance of the notice of decision (January 30, 2019) as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW. (Ord. 451 § VI, 1997). For more information call Kurt Danison, Twisp Town Planner at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019.
Notice of Decision
The Town of Twisp is hereby providing a notice of decision regarding final approval of Canyon Street Neighborhood Planned Development File No. TWP PD 18-01. The PD, encompassing 3.25 acres, entails development of Parcel No. 3322170391 into 14 building lots ranging size from 3200 to 4250 square feet with approximately 40% of the site remaining as open space. The PD is located at on the east side of Canyon Street at the intersection of E. Third Avenue in the Town of Twisp, within Section 17, Township 33 N., Range 22 E.W.M. Final approval of the PD is administered as Type III permit, pursuant 14.05 Table 1 TMC. Approval of TWP PD 18-01 was granted on January 8, 2019 upon fulfillment of conditions required for approval. The Canyon Street Neighborhood Planned Development conforms to the requirements of TMC Title 17 and Title 18 Land Use Regulations. Appeals by a party of record with standing to file a land use petition in Okanogan County superior court must be filed within 14 days of issuance of the notice of decision (January 30, 2019) as provided in Chapter 36.70C RCW. (Ord. 451 § VI, 1997). For more information call Kurt Danison, Twisp Town Planner at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019.
Okanogan County Public Works
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
2019 – SOIL STABILIZER
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR 2019 – Soil Stabilizer”, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the Grainger Administrative Building, 123 5th Avenue N, Room 150, Okanogan, WA, 98840, until 11:15 A.M. February 12, 2019 at which time they will be opened and publicly read.
Plans, specifications and bid documents may be obtained from the Public Works Department at no charge. Informational copies of the plans, specifications and bid documents are on file for inspection at the Okanogan County Public Works Building, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840. Phone (509) 422-7300 or online at www.okanogancounty.org/pw/
The Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Washington, reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The award of this contract, if made, will be to the lowest responsible bidder.
The improvement for which bids will be received follows:
2019 – Soil Stabilizer
This contract provides for the placement of 985 Tons of Liquid Magnesium Chloride (30%) on selected county roads in Okanogan County, WA all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 23, 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 24, 31, 2019. OVG842088
Okanogan County Public Works
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
2019 – Liquid Asphalt Bid
Sealed Bids, plainly marked “Bid For 2019-Liquid Asphalt”, will be received by Okanogan County at the Office of the Board of County Commissioners located in the Grainger Administrative Building, 123 5th Avenue N, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, until 11:00 AM, February 12, 2019 at which time they will be opened and publicly read.
The project generally consists of supplying liquid asphalt for Okanogan County Department of Public Works for the 2019 season.
Additional information and specifications may be obtained from the Okanogan County Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840. (509) 422-7300.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Multiple contract awards may be made to guarantee the availability of bulk asphalt products at the lowest available prices.
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.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 23, 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 24, 31, 2019. OVG842102
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Exempt Segregation – Parcel 3626081006
Proponent: Ed & Betty Jolly
Decision: Approved
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 January 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31, 2019. OVG842919
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3927260071 & 3927260072)
Proponent: Vaughn & Kathy Range
Decision: Approved
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 January 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31, 2019. OVG842923
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Project: Short Plat 2018-14 “Shady Creek”
Proponent: Criss Newell
Decision: Approved
Appeal Deadline: February 19, 2019
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development approved the above-noted project. Within 20 calendar days of the publication date, parties with standing may appeal this decision to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA, pursuant to OCC 16.45.010 An appeal must include the $300.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31, 2019. OVG842925
Notice of Application and Threshold SEPA Determination
CUP 2018-7 Mazama Starlight Nightly Rental
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Mark Ryan of Ryan & Kuehler, PLLC on behalf of Mazama Starlight, LLC to permit a nightly rental in accordance with Okanogan County Code 17A.220.010. The CUP, if approved, would allow a 2060sq ft. residence to be used as a nightly rental. The nightly rental would operate year-round and would allow up to 8 guests per stay. The site is located at 1 Nordic Village Rd near Mazama, WA on tax parcel number 6240000700. According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a threshold environmental Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project has not yet been set. The public is welcome to comment on this project. Project comments may be submitted in writing up to the hearing or be presented at the hearing. SEPA comments must be submitted in writing by 5:00 pm February 14, 2019 to afford the commenter standing. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Rocky Robbins, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117 rrobbins@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31, 2019. OVG842934
PUBLIC HEARING
FINAL MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE
PROPOSED ORDINANCE OPENING WATV ROUTES
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: The Okanogan Board of County Commissioners has scheduled a public hearing to take comments regarding an ordinance proposed by the Okanogan County Department of Public Works which, if adopted as proposed, would open approximately 90.951 miles of county roads located primarily in Commissioner District 1 and part of District 2 with a speed limit of 35 mph or less to be used by wheeled all-terrain-vehicles (WATV). There are approximately 150.470 miles of roads in the project area that are eligible to be opened to WATV use that were removed from the proposal due to environmental and resource concerns caused by the possibility of illegal ridership. The county currently manages a road system of 1337.662 miles
The SEPA Responsible Official has issued a Final Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) in accordance with WAC 197-11-350.
The public hearing is scheduled for February 25, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan Washington. Verbal testimony may be given at the hearing with a time limit of 5 minutes per speaker. Written comments of any length may be submitted at the hearing. Comments may be submitted prior to the hearing in writing or electronically.
Comments should be submitted to: Laleña Johns, Clerk of the Board at 123 5th Avenue North, Suite 150 Okanogan, WA 98840 or ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us .
Information regarding this proposal and SEPA determination 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.
Documents regarding this proposal, including a map of the proposed roads, may be viewed at www.okanogancounty.org/planning
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31, 2019. OVG842937
Public Hearing Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 and will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. The hearing is held to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a supplemental appropriation within the Veterans Relief Fund 101 in the amount of $2,500. The funds are from Contributions & Donations and will be used for repairs and maintenance. The hearing will be held in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing or submit their comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30; February 6, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31; February 7, 2019. OVG842943
Okanogan County
Public Works
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Material Testing Services
Qualification Statements for Material Testing Services will be received by Okanogan County Department of Public Works at 1234A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 2:00pm, February 19, 2019. Questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7333 or by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us.
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 insure 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.
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications for Material Testing Services which may include work on the following Federal Aid Projects:
OCRP 9155-19 Old 97 Driskell- Verestar
Lost River Rd WFLAP
OCRP 9309-13 Cameron Lake Rd
OCRP 9437-07 Highway 7 (Bridge North)
Material Testing Services for this project are estimated to take place between March 1, 2019 and December 31, 2021.
Scope of work may include:
• Sub-surface soil and asphalt coring samples
• Compaction Testing
• Asphalt Sampling and Testing
• Aggregate Sampling and Testing
• Other road construction related materials testing
• Prepare and Provide all Test Results and Reports to Contracting Agency
All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines.
Respondents please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ not to exceed 10 single sided pages each.
Each Firm’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories:
•Firm’s experience in applicable projects
•Staff experience in applicable projects
•Availability
•Accessibility
•Experience with County Public Works projects
•Experience with WSDOT Design and Standard Specifications
•Examples of projects worked on
•References
Selection of a Consultant will be based on the highest combined SOQ and Interview score. The County will interview up to the top 3 candidates based on their total SOQ scores.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30; February 6, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31; February 7, 2019. OVG842947
Okanogan County
Public Works
PUBLIC NOTICE
OKANOGAN COUNTY
SMALL WORKS ROSTER
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Okanogan County invites contractors interested in doing business with Okanogan County to submit an application to be included on the Small Works Roster (SWR). The SWR is used for public works projects under Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000) as provided for in RCW 39.04.155. Interested Contractors must contact Okanogan County Department of Public Works either at 1234 A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, by phone at 509-422-7333, by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us or a SWR application. The SWR is used in the letting of contracts for such projects as repairs, improvements, remodeling and other public works projects in and around County owned buildings and facilities and for County road construction and maintenance projects.
SWR work may involve Federal-Aid projects. The County of Okanogan in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000a 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 issued pursuant to such Act; hereby notifies all Contractors that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise as defined at 49 CFR, Part 26, will be afforded full opportunity to submit SWR applications in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, sex, or national origin in consideration for a contract award.
Contractors and other service providers who wish to be included on the SWR must be a Washington State licensed and bonded Contractor and agree to comply with Washington State Prevailing Wage Law as specified in RCW 39.12. Prevailing Wage Law requires that a Statement of Intent to Pay Prevailing Wages and an Affidavit of Wages Paid must be submitted by all Contractors and Sub-contractors that perform any work that is defined as a “Public Work” according to RCW 39.04.010. The County may, upon request, require the Contractor or Sub-contractors to submit certified payrolls.
Published in the Methow Valley News January 30; February 6, 2019; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune January 31; February 7, 2019. OVG842960
