REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
Federal Aid Survey Services Contract
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit their Qualification Statements for land survey services. The selected Consultant(s) will enter into a one year, or until project completion, contract with Okanogan County Public Works which will include work on Federal Aid project. Qualification Statements will be received by the Okanogan County Department of Public Works office at 1234-A Second Avenue South, Okanogan, WA 98840, until 2:00pm, December 20, 2022. Questions concerning this RFQ may be directed to the Contract Administrator at 509-422-7300 or by email at sstidman@co.okanogan.wa.us.
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.
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The Consultant(s) selected for the below stated Federal Aid project shall be responsible for land survey work that may be required by the County over the duration of the contract(s) term. Work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
• Legal Property Descriptions
• Legal Descriptions for Road vacation
• Record of Survey
• Construction Staking
This is a solicitation for Consultants to submit Statements of Qualifications which will include work on the following Federal Aid project:
• OCRP 9309-13 Cameron Lake Road 3R
Land Survey Services for these projects are estimated to begin between February 1, 2023 and December 31, 2026 and may extend beyond this estimated date range.
The County of Okanogan reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CN) associated with these projects.
Please submit two (2) paper copies of your SOQ, not to exceed 12 single sided pages each, to Okanogan County Public Works Attn: Contracts Administrator at the address noted above.
Each Firm’s Qualifications Statement will be evaluated and scored on the following categories:
Firm’s experience
Staff experience
Availability
Accessibility
Experience with Okanogan County Public Works projects
Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards
Examples of Similar Work
References
All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest WSDOT Standard Specifications, WSDOT Construction Manual and the Local Agency Guidelines.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 7, 14, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 8, 15, 2022. OVG967886
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 10:35 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of budget supplemental appropriation within the Lake Management District Fund 684 in the amount of $64,410. The funds are from the Reserved Beginning Fund Balance and Interest on Assessment and will be used for Professional Service costs.
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 in person or 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 December 7, 14, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 8, 15, 2022. OVG967928
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2022 and will be held in person and via ZOOM, in the County Commissioners’ Hearing Room. Those wishing to attend may do so in person or via the following Join Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81624156174 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174 or Telephone Audio only: +1 253 215 8782 Meeting ID: 816 2415 6174
The purpose of the hearing is to receive public comment for or against the consideration of budget supplemental appropriation within the Capital Expense Bond Fund 171 and Capital Improvement Fund 134 in the amount of $522,138. The funds are from the Reserved Ending Fund Balance and will be used for to correct budget in Fund 134 and 171 due to error on resolution 161-2022.
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 in person or 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 December 7, 14, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 8, 15, 2022. OVG967943
Notice of Final SEPA
Determination and
Hearing Date
CUP 2022-4
Grace Bible Church
Notice is hereby given that an application has been submitted by Tory Wulf on behalf of Mac & Cass Partnership to permit an 8872 sq ft church for weekly church services, in accordance with Okanogan County Code 17A.220.010. The CUP, if approved, would allow a new access off of Indian Ave., paved parking lot for 50 vehicles an overflow graveled parking lot and an adjacent play field. Maximum occupancy of the church will be 200. The church will be utilized seven days a week between the hours of 9am and 9pm. Weekday use will be youth group activities and church social events. The parcel currently has ten farmworker housing units. No housing units will be removed. Water and sewer will be provided by the City of Brewster. The site is located at 113 West Indian Ave. near Brewster, WA on tax parcel number 3024140077.
According to Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) regulations, the office of Okanogan County Planning and Development issued a final environmental mitigated determination of non-significance (MDNS) for this proposal. The public hearing for this project is scheduled for January 12, 2023 at 10:00 am in the Commissioners Hearing Room. Project comments can be submitted up to the hearing date and testimony may be given at the hearing. Failure to comment by this date denies a party standing to appeal the final decision. A link will be set up on the Planning Department’s website or you may join at Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84114523691 Meeting ID: 841 1452 3691 Dial by your location +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 841 1452 3691. Direct questions and comments to: Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, Pam Wyllson 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122
pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News December 14, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 15, 2022. OVG968348
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
The Okanogan County Central Landfill, Ellisforde Transfer Station, Bridgeport Transfer Station & Twisp Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday Dec. 24, 2022 in observance of Christmas. All locations will resume regular schedules Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022. All locations will also be closed on Saturday Dec. 31, 2022 for New Year’s Day and will resume operations on Tuesday Jan. 3, 2023.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 14, 21, 28, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 15, 22, 29, 2022. OVG968286
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 8859900010 & 3927280046)
Proponent: Siegfried Grunert
Decision: Approved
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 0811710002, 0811710001 & 0811790002)
Proponent: Nicholas & Danielle Uhler
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 December 14, 2022; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune December 15, 2022. OVG968344
Public Hearing Notice
NCW Libraries will hold a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 budget and set the 2023 levy rate. This public hearing will take place on December 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm. The public may attend via Zoom teleconference. Budget Documents will be available for review 24 hours prior to the public hearing at www.ncwlibraries.org. To attend the hearing, please email your name and address to smauch@ncwlibraries.org to receive the Zoom login information.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 7, 14, 2022
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of David Chantler, Deceased
No. 22-4-00170-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS under RCW 11.40.020, .030
D. Jay Lucas has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address state below a copy of the claim and filing the original claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) 30 days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication: December 7, 2022.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Personal Representative: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 22-4-00170-24
Published in the Methow Valley News December 7, 14, 21, 2022
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 765
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 765, which in summary, sets the salaries of the Town Council, Municipal Court Judge and Clerk/Treasurer for the Town of Winthrop and amends portions of Title 2, Chapter 2.12 and 2.20 of the Winthrop Municipal Code.
Said ordinance may be examined at the Winthrop Town Hall during regular business hours or a copy will be mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to R.C.W. 35.27.300.
Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.
Michelle Gaines – Town Clerk
Town of Winthrop, Washington
Published in the Methow Valley News December 14, 2022
NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING
Notice is hereby given that a special meeting of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will be held on December 20th 2022, for the purpose of discussing strategic planning. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the McKinley Building on 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812. A remote connection via Microsoft Teams will be available upon request. Other hospital business will not be conducted at this meeting. Please call 509-645-3348 with any questions.
Published in the Methow Valley News December 14, 2022
NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 764
(TOWN OF WINTHROP, WASHINGTON)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Town of Winthrop has adopted its Ordinance No. 764, which in summary, establishes and adopts the Budget and Budget estimates for the year 2023 as follows:
TOWN OF WINTHROP
2023 BUDGET SUMMARY
Said ordinance may be examined at the Winthrop Town Hall during regular business hours or a copy will be mailed upon request.
This notice is given by order of the Town Council and pursuant to R.C.W. 35.27.300.
Dated this 7th day of December, 2022.
Michelle Gaines, Clerk/Treasurer
Published in the Methow Valley News December 14, 2022
