INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for CRP No. 9114-07 Twisp River Road, Spokane Grade Overlay, 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 11:00:59 A.M. Pacific Time, Tuesday, March 7, 2023 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 in the form of 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.
Maps, plans and specifications are available upon payment of a non-refundable fee in the amount of $15 per USB Flash Drive or $65 per hard copy set, at the office of the County Engineer, 1234A 2nd Ave. South, Okanogan, WA 98840 or contact the Contracts Administrator at 509-422-7300. Bid proposals must be submitted on the original documents provided in the accompanying bid packet.
Informational copies of the maps, plans and specifications will be on file for inspection at the office of the County Engineer at the address noted above, the County website https://cms9.revize.com/revize/okanoganwa/bid_detail_T8_R10.php#B41 and in various plan centers located in Washington.
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 the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4) and the Regulations, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises will be afforded full and fair opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
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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 is a Federally Funded project that provides for the improvement of Okanogan County Road No. 9114 Twisp River Road, from BMP 1.47 to EMP 2.25. This is an overlay project which will include applying pre-level and hot mix asphalt. This project will include raising the existing guardrail and replacing select posts, culvert extensions, miscellaneous shoulder work, minor roadway excavation for repair and transitions 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 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 16, 23, 2023. OVG971598
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental
Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:30 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 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 a budget supplemental appropriation. The funds are from the Current Expense Contingency Reserve and will be transferred to the Vehicle Reserve Fund 198 for Assessor Vehicle purchase in the amount of $41,200.
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 February 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 16, 23, 2023. OVG971602
Public Hearing Notice
Budget Supplemental
Appropriation
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners that a Public Hearing is set 10:35 a.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023 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 a budget supplemental appropriation. The funds are from the NW3C Federal Grant and will be appropriated to Small Tools/Minor Equipment in the amount of $35,034.
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 February 15, 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 16, 23, 2023. OVG971603
COURT NO.: 22-7-00133-24
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Guardianship Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
ALEXANDER A. FOX,
A Minor Child
DOB: 04/04/2021
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: JULIA ALVARENGA, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that a title 13 guardianship be established for this child.
1.2 A hearing will be held on April 6, 2023 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 establishing guardianship.
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
Title 13 RCW Guardianship: The court should establish a Title 13 RCW guardianship and appoint a guardian for the above-named child. A petition for Order Appointing Title 13 RCW guardian, if granted, could result in substantial restrictions to the rights of the parent(s), guardian(s) or legal custodian(s).
IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER AN ORDER ESTABLISHING A TITLE 13 GUARDIANSHIP IN YOUR ABSENCE.
Dated this 15th day of February, 2023.
By direction of the Honorable HENRY RAWSON
Judge of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington SUSAN SPEIKER
Clerk of the Superior Court Okanogan County, Washington
By JAYMEE WERT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23; March 2, 9, 2023. OVG971817
COURT NO.: 22-7-00115-24
NOTICE AND SUMMONS/ORDER
Dependency Hearing
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF OKANOGAN – JUVENILE
IN RE THE DEPENDENCY OF:
LONDON ANNE MARIE KINCAIDE,
A Minor Child
DOB: 01/17/2021
STATE OF WASHINGTON TO: ANYONE WITH A PATERNAL INTEREST, WHOM IT MAY CONCERN AND ANYONE CLAIMING PARENTAL INTEREST IN THE ABOVE-NAMED CHILD.
I. NOTICE OF HEARING
1.1 You are notified that a petition was filed with this Court, alleging that the above named child is dependent.
1.2 A hearing will be held on April 6, 2023 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 establishing dependency.
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
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDER OR SUMMONS IS SUBJECT TO A PROCEEDING FOR CONTEMPT OF COURT PURSUANT TO RCW 13.34.070. A DEPENDENCY PETITION BEGINS A PROCESS WHICH, IF THE CHILD IS FOUND DEPENDENT, MAY RESULT IN PERMANENT TERMINATION OF THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP.
Dated this 15th day of February, 2023.
By direction of the Honorable
HENRY RAWSON
Commissioner of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
SUSAN SPEIKER
Clerk of the Superior Court
Okanogan County, Washington
By JAYMEE WERT
Deputy Clerk
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 8, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23; March 2, 9, 2023. OVG971826
Notice of Application and SEPA Threshold DNS
Scaffold Camp Floodplain Habitat Enhancement Project SE 2023-1
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Madeleine Eckmann, Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption.
The primary goals of this project include creating side channels to improve flood distribution to the floodplain and provide perennial flow to small shady codominant channels, and installing large wood habitat in the mainstem and side channels. Imported Douglas-fir logs placed in the mainstem and side channel habitat will emulate natural wood accumulation processes restoring and sustaining habitat conditions for steelhead, spring Chinook and bull trout.
The site is located on parcels 7620010002 and 8828710301, approximately 13 miles West of Twisp. Township 33 Range 20 Section 20.
Direct questions and comments to: Rocky Robbins, Planner III, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7117.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23, 2023. OVG971884
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Exempt Segregation: (parcel 3024032004)
Proponent: Janelle Sisley
Decision: Approved
Project: Boyer Residence Administrative Variance 2023-1 (parcel 6050210001)
Proponent: Andrew & Elizabeth Boyer
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 22, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune February 23, 2023. OVG971946
In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Okanogan
In re the Estate of:
Eugene Frank Townsend
Cause Number 23-4-00018-24
Please take notice:
The Above Court has appointed Donald Townsend as Personal Representative of Decedent’s Estate. Any Person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 8, 2023
/s/Alexandria A. Burgett, Attorney for Donald Townsend, Personal Representative.
MILLER & CHASE, PLLC
PO BOX 978
OKANOGAN, WA 98840
509.861.0815 (P)
509.557.6280 (F)
Published in the Methow Valley News February 8, 15, 22, 2023
In the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of Okanogan
In re the Estate of:
Cleo Brown
Cause Number 23-4-00024-24
Please take notice:
The Above Court has appointed Kristi Fagerness as Personal Representative of Decedent’s Estate. Any Person having a claim against the Decedent must present the claim: (a) Before the time when the claim would be barred by any applicable statute of limitations, and (b) In the manner provided in RCW 11.40.070: (i) By filing the original of the claim with the foregoing Court, and (ii) By serving on or mailing to me at the address below a copy of the claim. The claim must be presented by the later of: (a) Thirty (30) days after I served or mailed this Notice as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c), or (b) Four (4) months after the date of first publication of this Notice. If the Claim is not presented within this time period, the claim will be forever barred except as provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective for claims against both the Decedent’s probate and non-probate assets.
Date of First Publication of this Notice: February 8, 2023
/s/Alexandria A. Burgett, Attorney for Kristi Fagerness, Personal Representative.
MILLER & CHASE, PLLC
PO BOX 978
OKANOGAN, WA 98840
509.861.0815 (P)
509.557.6280 (F)
Published in the Methow Valley News February 8, 15, 22, 2023
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids will be received by the Town of Winthrop at Town Hall located at 206 Riverside Avenue, PO Box 459, Winthrop, Washington 98862 until 11:00:59 A.M. Pacific Time on March 9, 2023, and there publicly opened and read.
Susie Stephen’s Trail Crossing and Signage is a federally funded project that consists of constructing a paved walking path with crosswalk striping, permanent signing, rectangular rapid flashing beacon systems, illumination, ADA features, landscaping and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications. The project requires FHWA Buy America requirements.
The Town of Winthrop 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.
Plans, specifications, and bid documents are available for electronic download at www.questcdn.com. Insert the eBidDoc # 8397712 to download the digital documents for $22.00. Plans, specifications, and bid documents are also available at the office of SCJ Alliance, in Wenatchee at 25 North Wenatchee Avenue, Ste. 238, Wenatchee, WA 98801 upon payment of $50.00. Contract documents are on file for inspection at the Winthrop Town Hall.
A bid bond in the amount of 5% of the bid shall accompany all bids. All bids shall be marked “SEALED BID FOR Susie Stephen’s Trail Crossing and Signage”, on the outside of the envelope.
Bids must be completed on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated on the BID PROPOSAL, and the total price shall be used for comparison of bids. The Town of Winthrop reserves the right to reject any or all bids for cause. Time for completion of the work is limited to 25 working days. The engineer’s estimated range for this project is $50,000 to $100,000. No bidder may withdraw their proposal after the hours set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding forty-five (45) days.
The Town of Winthrop is an equal opportunity employer. Small, minority and women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit bids. All work performed on the project shall be subject to prevailing wage rates.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 15, 22, 2023
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 15, 22, 2023
Legal Notice:
The Methow Valley Communications District, in accordance with RCW 39.04.155, maintains a Small Works Roster for public works projects not to exceed $300,000 and is now accepting applications. The Small Works Roster shall include approved contractors who, when required by law, are properly licensed or registered for general or specialty contract work.
Contractors who are interested in being included on the roster can find the application and instructions at the District website: mvcomm.org, or may request an application by calling 509-557-0963, or by mail: MVCD, PO Box 1031, Winthrop, WA, 98862.
Published in the Methow Valley News February 22; March 1, 2023
