INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Re-Bid 2022 Gravel Crushing 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 11:00:00AM Pacific Time, Tuesday February 22nd , 2022 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 509-422-7333. 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 of 30,000 tons of 1/2” Special Crushed Coverstone, 15,000 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand produced at the Okanogan Wildlife Council Pit. 30,000 tons of 1/2” Special Crushed Coverstone, 10,000 tons of Crushed Surfacing Top Course, 20,000 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand, Produced at Gavin Pit location. And the production of 15,000 tons of 1/2” Special Crushed Coverstone, 7,500 tons of Crushed Surfacing Top Course, 10,000 tons of Special Screened Waste Sand, Produced at Wauconda Pit location; including haul to stockpile, and other work including Site Reclamation, at three pit site locations and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 3, 10, 2022. OVG947820
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 14, 2022 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85751411659 Meeting ID: 857 5141 1659 Or Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 Or +1 669 900 9128 Or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 857 5141 1659
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Current Expense Assessor Fund 001.003 and Vehicle Reserve Fund 197 in the amount of $1,000. The funds are from ER&R Payment and will be used for Assessor Vehicles.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 2, 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 3, 10, 2022. OVG947821
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BID
(County Legal Printing)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Washington, that sealed bids are requested from Interested Qualified Legal Newspapers for publication of all Okanogan County legal notices during the period commencing July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023. Bids must be hand delivered or mailed to the Okanogan County Commissioners Office, 123 Fifth Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840 and must be received in the office by Friday, March 18, 2022 by 5:00 p.m. Bids will be opened, read, and recorded into the commission’s meeting minutes on Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. and the bid award will be considered on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (Any bid received after that time shall be null and void and shall be returned unopened to the bidder.)
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Notices shall be set in solid standard type (font and size) of not less than eight-point, unless another type is requested with a specific publication request, in full-width columns. The column width shall be the same as the standard width used in news articles.
a. The successful bidder: Shall comply with the provisions of RCW 65.16 by providing a copy of the Order stating the newspaper “has been approved and qualified as a legal newspaper by order of the superior court of the county in which such newspaper is published.”
b. The successful bidder: May be required to provide a bond for the correct and faithful performance of the contract: (with approval of the Board of County Commissioners, a Letter of Guarantee may be accepted in lieu of a bond):
1. Five thousand dollars ($5,000) for the official county newspaper.
2. Each bid must at minimum:
a. State the proposal is for Okanogan County Official legal newspaper,
b. State the type (the font and the size) to be used;
c. State the column width (in inches) to be used; and
d. State the price per column inch to be charged for:
1. The first insertion, and
2. Each subsequent insertion;
(RCW 65.16.091 states: “the rates charged by a newspaper for legal notices shall not exceed the national advertising rate extended by the newspaper to all general advertisers and advertising agencies in its published rate card.”)
e. Reflect the geographic area of Okanogan County wherein the newspaper is prominently circulated;
f. Reflect the newspaper’s total paid circulation for 2021, broken down by:
1. The number of mail subscriptions to in-County addresses,
2. The number of mail subscriptions to out-of-County addresses, and
3. The number of copies sold by agents, retail stores, vending machines, etc.
g. Include examples of publications with related affidavits of publication using the type, column width and price from the proposal. The portions of the advertisements for which the charge would be imposed must be specifically noted. NOTE: The sample public notices are included herewith and are:
(1) Two (2) tax parcels in the tax foreclosure process. (Tax foreclosure bid must be based on cost per parcel basis and must be published in accordance with Treasurer specifications by September 7)
(2) One (1) Public Works Notice of Call for Bids
(3) One (1) Notice of Public Hearing
h. Provide your published rate card of the national advertising rate extended by your newspaper to all general advertisers and agencies, pursuant to RCW 65.16.091.
3. Bids will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
• Days(s) the publication is distributed and copy deadline requirements. Convenience of delivering legal advertisement copy and promptness of service.
• Circulation statistics
• Submission of legal requests via email
• Ability to publish online version of the county notices at no additional cost.
• Price per column inch with consideration given to column width and font size that would provide the lowest cost to the county.
• Compliance with RCW 65.16 and RCW 36.72.
Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the name and address of the bidder and the words “BID FOR PUBLICATION OF LEGAL NOTICES” with “OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPER” as applicable, on the outside of the envelope.
Bids will be received either by personal delivery, by special delivery, or by United States Postal Service to the Clerk of the Board of Okanogan County at 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 and must be received on or before March 18 no later than 5:00 p.m. (Any bid received after that time shall be null and void and shall be returned unopened to the bidder.)
The successful bidder will be required to submit, to the county department requesting such publication, the invoice and corresponding Affidavit of Publication for all legal publications, for payment purposes. In addition, the successful bidder shall timely post the county legal advertisements to the newspapers website.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Contact Laleña Johns for a bid specification packet or for additional information at (509) 422-7100.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 10, 2022. OVG948263
Okanogan County Public Works
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
2022 – SOIL STABILIZER
Sealed bids, plainly marked “BID FOR 2022 – 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 11:00 P.M. March 1, 2022 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 https://okanogancounty.org/government/public_works/stabilizer.php
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:
2022 – Soil Stabilizer
This contract provides for the placement of 884 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 February 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 10, 17, 2022. OVG948279
Okanogan County Public Works
NOTICE OF CALL FOR BIDS
2022 – Liquid Asphalt Bid
Sealed Bids, plainly marked “Bid For 2022-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 11:10AM, March 1, 2022 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 2022 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 County of Okanogan in accordance with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), commits to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability, in all of its programs and activities. This material can be made available in an alternate format by emailing Public Works at pw@co.okanogan.wa.us or by calling collect (800) 833-6388.
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.
Translation esta disponible a pedido. Por favor enviar un correo electronico a pw@co.okanogan.wa.us para solicitor este aviso en espanol.
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.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 10, 17, 2022. OVG948281
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation: (parcel 3730114006)
Proponent: Lucas Christenson
Decision: Approved
Exempt Segregation: (parcel 3521100012)
Proponent: Cub Creek Corporation
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3023251007 & 3023250008)
Proponent: Jack & Teresa Cutchie, White Brewster III, LLC
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 8860750300 & 3728350002)
Proponent: Robert & Cynthia Pare
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcel 3322340020 & 3322340022)
Proponent: James & Alisha McMillan
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions 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 $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 10, 2022. OVG948282
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and will be held via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so via the following: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81211403983 Meeting ID: 812 1140 3983 join by phone: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 346 248 7799 Meeting ID: 812 1140 3983
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of a budget supplemental appropriation within the Affordable Housing Fund 141 in the amount of $75,000. The funds are from Beginning Fund Balance and will be used for Professional Services.
The hearing will be held remotely in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room located at 123 5th Avenue North, Okanogan, Washington. Persons wishing to comment may attend the hearing via Zoom to be called on for comment or submit comments in writing to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, Washington 98840, or by email to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 16, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 10, 17, 2022. OVG948285
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
CHEWUCH CANAL COMPANY
PO Box 234
Winthrop, WA. 98862
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Chewuch Canal Company will be held on February 26th, 2022 at 1:00 pm, downstairs at The Winthrop barn.
We will be meeting in the downstairs auditorium of the barn to allow for generous spacing during Covid times. MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOUR STOCK BE
REPRESENTED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY.
Respectfully,
Roger Rowatt
President/Bookkeeper
996-2778
Dated at Winthrop this 10th day of January, 2022
Published in the Methow Valley News February 2, 9, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
PUBLIC HEARING: Okanogan County Cemetery District 2 (Beaver Creek Cemetery) will meet at the March Board Meeting March 14th, Tuesday at 6:15 pm via Zoom to discuss and consider an increase to the budget for calendar year 2022 by $3288.00. This amount was the unreserved ending cash balance 2021. Questions/comments can be sent to Okanogan County Cemetery District #2 at POB 1293, Twisp, WA 98856 or email beavercreek2009@gmail.com or 509-846-5231.
Deb Reynaud, secretary
Okanogan County Cemetery 2
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 16, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
Okanogan County Cemetery District No. 2 (Beaver Creek Cemetery) is advertising their Small Works Roster for any jobs priced between $2,500 – $25,000 for the calendar year 2022. Any contractors wishing to be added to this Roster or to renew please contact Beaver Creek Cemetery at 509-846-5231 or POB 1293 Twisp, WA 98856 or email at beavercreek2009@gmai..com.
Deb Reynaud, secretary
Beaver Creek Cemetery
Okanogan County Cemetery District 2
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 16, 2022
BEFORE THE OKANOGAN COUNTY WATER CONSERVANCY BOARD OKANOGAN COUNTY, WASHINGTON
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE/TRANSFER OF A WATER RIGHT TO CHANGE POINTS OF WITHDRAWAL UNDER WATER RIGHT NO. G4-28310(B)(P).
TAKE NOTICE:
That on December 5, 2019, Larry Hunter and Mary Hunter of Winthrop, Washington, filed Application No. OKAN-19-06 with the Okanogan County Water Conservancy Board to change points of withdrawal of Water Right No. G4-28310(B)(P).
That said Water Right, No. G4-28310(B)(P), with a priority date of October 11, 1983, authorizes the withdrawal rate of 68 gallons per minute instantaneous demand, and annual quantity of 2 acre-feet per year for continuous domestic supply and 68 acre-feet per year for irrigation purposes, from 4 points of withdrawal located within the West one-half of the East one-half (W ½ E ½ ), Section 23, Township 35 North, Range 21 E.W.M. Said water right authorizes water to be used for continuous year-round domestic supply, and for irrigation purposes from May 1st to September 30th of each year, and the authorized place of use is within the North one-half (N ½ ) of Section 23, Township 35 North, Range 21 E.W.M., Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Hunters Glen Short Plat 2008-51, Okanogan County, Washington, to provide irrigation to 17 acres and domestic water to one home.
The Applicants propose to change the 4 existing points of withdrawal of Water Right No. G4-28310(B)(P) to 1 proposed point of withdrawal located in the Northeast quarter of the Northwest quarter ( NE ¼ NW ¼ ), Section 23, Township 35 North, Range 21 E.W.M., within Okanogan County, Washington.
Any protests or objections to the approval of this Application may be filed with the Department of Ecology and must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a
$50 recording fee and filed with the Cashiering Section, State of Washington, Department of Ecology, P.O. Box 47611, Lacey, Washington
98504-7611 within 30 days from February 16, 2022.
Any interested party may submit comments, objections, and other information to the Board regarding this Application. Comments and information may be submitted in writing or verbally at any public meeting of the Board held to discuss or decide on the Application. This Application will be on the Board Agenda during its regular meetings to be held on the first Thursday of each month at 2:00 o’clock p.m., VIA ZOOM,Okanogan, Washington. Additionally, the Water Conservancy Board may receive written comments or information within 30 days from February 16, 2022, at the following address: Okanogan County Water Conservancy Board; c/o Lisa DeVera; 1205 Ormiston Street, Wenatchee, Washington 98801.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 16, 2022
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Adoption – Ordinance #783
AN ORDINANCE of the Town of Twisp, Washington, amending Chapter 2.130.020 of the Twisp Municipal Code, regarding TERC membership.
Dated this 25th day of January 2022.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 9, 2022
