INVITATION TO BID
Sealed bids for the Central Landfill Asphalt Pad, 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 11:00:59AM Pacific Time, Tuesday April 18th, 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 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 placement of approximately 900 Tons of Asphalt at the Central Landfill facility in Okanogan, and other work, all in accordance with the attached Contract Plans, these Contract Provisions, and the Standard Specifications.
Published in the Methow Valley News March 29; April 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 30; April 6, 2023. OVG973962
NOTICE REQUEST FOR QUOTES
(Auctioneer Services)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioners of Okanogan County, Washington, that sealed quotes will be received by mail or hand delivered to the Commissioners’ Office at 123 5th Avenue North, in Okanogan, Washington, until Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m., at which time bids will be publicly opened and read into the record. If there is a tie among bid quotes, a coin toss will determine winning bid.
Auctioneer Services are for the sale of County Surplus Property including but not limited to items listed and available April 10, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. at the commissioners’ office. The County Auction is to be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds at 175 Rodeo Trail Road, Okanogan, WA.
Quote Specifications:
1. Quotes shall be based upon a flat percentage of the gross amount sold at the auction sale.
2. No Buyer/Bidder Premiums are allowed to be charged on items sold.
3. The Auctioneer must provide a copy of all current valid licenses required by law for conducting the auction including valid Vehicle Auctioneer Licenses, NO EXCEPTIONS!!.
4. Furnish the necessary help to completely handle the sale, collect all monies, and provide the county with documentation in duplicate of the sale of each item, listing items using their unique identifier as located on items sold or on the surplus list.
5. Describe method/process used to maintain separation and record keeping of multiple consignment lots. This is a must for auditing purposes!!
6. Shall provide additional advertisements at the bidder’s expense.
Quotes may be mailed or submitted to the Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office at 123 – 5th Avenue North Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 (Bids must be received NO later than Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. Additional information may be obtained from Lanie Johns, Clerk of the Board at (509) 422-7105 or by email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News March 29; April 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune March 30; April 6, 2023. OVG974032
Notice of Public Hearing
Surplus of County Property
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Okanogan Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing to take public testimony regarding a resolution which would declare surplus to the needs of the county the listed personal property owned by Okanogan County and would state its intent to sell or dispose of the items so surplussed at public auction.
The public hearing will be conducted on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Auditorium in the Virginia Grainger Building in Okanogan, WA. Verbal testimony will be taken. Written comments may be submitted at the hearing. Written comments will be accepted prior to the hearing and may be submitted in writing or electronically to Lalena Johns, Clerk of the Board, at 123 5th Ave N Ste 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or at
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Date of publishing is April 5-6 and April 12-13.
A complete list of the surplus items will be available after April 18, 2023 and can be obtained from: Okanogan County Clerk of the Board, Lanie Johns by either calling 509-422-7100 or by mailing a request to Lanie Johns at 123 5th Ave N, Okanogan, WA 98840. Or by email
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 12, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 13, 2023. OVG974398
OKANOGAN COUNTY
NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD
Inspections Have Begun
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 that are classified as enforceable and control will be required.
This notice is published according to Weed 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, email noxiousweeds@co.okanogan.wa.us or write PO Box 791, Okanogan, WA 98840.
As always, if you see us out and about, please feel free to stop and talk with us. We are more than happy to answer any weed related questions that you might have. We look forward to working with everyone again this weed season! This year, our office will again be offering free onsite weed control consultations to landowners in Okanogan County. To schedule, please give us a call.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 12, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 13, 2023. OVG974399
Michels Short Plat Alteration
2023-2
Application and
SEPA Exemption
An application for an alteration of an existing short subdivision has been submitted by Debra Michels to remove the “Agricultural Use Only” language from lots 1 and 2 of the Michels Short Plat 2004-17. No new lots will be created. Access is off Havillah Rd approximately 1/2 a mile northeast of Tonasket, WA, on tax parcel numbers 8849790100 & 8849790200.
The Okanogan County SEPA Responsible Official issued a final SEPA determination identifying this project is exempt from SEPA review in accordance with WAC 197-11. The comment period for this project ends May 11, 2023 at 5pm. Comments must be submitted in writing. Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113 or by e-mail at
cschumacher@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 2023. OVG974400
Notice of Application
Similkameen Access Maintenance, SDP 2023-1 (Corrected)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Anna Sample on behalf of Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Substantial Development Permit. Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) proposes to complete maintenance activities at three (3) existing public access sites along the Similkameen River. Each site is owned and managed by WDFW. See specific scope of work for each site below. There is no work proposed below the ordinary high-water mark (OHWM).
Cutchie #1 is located off of Chopaka Rd. The existing site includes a single lane, gravel access road, and parking area. See Sheet 2 of the drawings set. The proposed project will grade and gravel the parking lot and entrance road. Specific maintenance activities include:
Grade the entrance road to 12 ft wide (1,830 linear feet) and add additional gravel. Re-align the existing road in two locations further from the Similkameen River (240 linear feet). The realignment of the road further from the river will abandon a section of road 154 ft long x 10 ft wide (1,540 SF). Gravel will be removed from the road surface and the soil will be scarified. Native seed will be placed on the bare soil. Add gravel (4” depth of compacted CSBC) and quarry spalls as shown on Sheet 2 of the drawing set. Grade and gravel the parking area (2400 SF existing, 2600 SF new, 5000 SF total). Mulch roadside shoulder, 6 ft on each side. Vegetation will be cut back using a tractor and mulching attachment, which will chip the vegetation. This will not cause ground disturbance. Leave all trees except one (1) black cottonwood at the fence line to be removed. Grade and gravel a path for hand launch boats (i.e., kayaks) above the OHWM. (80 SF). A kiosk will be installed near the parking area.
Cutchie #3 is located off of Loomis-Oroville Road. The existing site includes a single, gravel access road and parking area. See Sheet 3 of the drawings. The proposed project will grade and gravel the parking lot and entrance road. Specific maintenance activities include: Grade existing entrance road to 10 ft wide (300 linear ft). Grade remaining existing entrance road to 14 ft wide (450 linear feet).
Add 4” of compacted CSBC gravel to the access road. Asphalt pave the road entrance apron at Loomis-Oroville Rd (500 SF). Grade and gravel the existing parking area (5,040 SF existing, 1,430 new: 6,470 total) Grade and install Geoweb material and gravel for a hand-carry boat launch trail above OHWM (8 ft x 90 ft). A kiosk will be installed near the parking area.
Cutchie #4 is located off of Loomis-Oroville Road. The existing site includes a single, gravel access road. See Sheet 4 of the drawing set. The proposed project will grade and gravel the parking lot and entrance road. Specific maintenance activities include: Grade existing gravel entrance road to 10 ft wide (205 linear feet, 1801 SF existing road, 962 SF new road). Grade and gravel the existing road approach (400 SF) off of Loomis-Oroville Rd. Add compacted CSBC gravel to a depth of 4”.
Grade and gravel parking area over existing roads (1,083 SF existing; 3,917 SF new; 5,000 SF total).
Install a small kiosk. Install barrier rock along parking and road edge.
LOCATION OF THE PROPOSAL: Three WDFW access sites along the Similkameen River north of Loomis, Okanogan County, Washington: Township 40N, Range 25E, Sections 5 and 23; and Township 40N, Range 26E, Section 7.
SEPA: The Department of Fish and Wildlife issued a Determination of Non-Significance for this project on May 4, 2022.
PROJECT CONSISTENCY: This application will be reviewed in accordance with the Master Program for Okanogan County Shoreline Management, Okanogan County Code, Title 14 (Environment), Okanogan County Code, Title 15.08 (Floodplain Management) and all other applicable County regulations. The Project has been reviewed and found to be consistent with requirements established by the Master Program for Okanogan County Shoreline Management.
COMMENT PERIOD: Any person has the right to comment on this application, receive notice and participate in, any hearings (if scheduled), and request a copy of the decision once made. Any person may appeal a decision in accordance with RCW 90.58.180. Questions, concerns, and comments regarding this application will be accepted until 5:00 PM, April 30, 2023 and may be directed to: Rocky Robbins, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. North, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 2023. OVG974460
Request For Qualifications (RFQ) – Trout Unlimited, Inc.
Trout Unlimited, through a partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, is soliciting Statements of Qualification (SOQs) from qualified consulting firms or teams interested in providing professional services for the Enloe Dam Removal Feasibility Study and Alternatives Analysis Project. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on April 24, 2023. RFQ documents may be obtained at the offices of Trout Unlimited, 103 Palouse St., Suite 14, Wenatchee, WA 98801 or by email at theo.burgoon@tu.org.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 12, 19, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 13, 20, 2023. OVG974469
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment: (parcels 3426261006 & 3426260191)
Proponent: Wayne & Deborah Wells
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 April 5, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 2023. OVG974454
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:
Due to construction, The Okanogan County Twisp Transfer Station will be CLOSED from April 17th – April 26th and will reopen on Thursday April 27th.
Thank you for your patience.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 12, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune April 6, 13, 2023. OVG974464
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON OKANOGAN COUNTY
In re Estate of Ann Dwinelle Henry, Deceased
No. 23-4-00047-24
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS under RCW 11.40.020, .030
Cynthia Button 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 either 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: April 5, 2023.
ADDRESS FOR MAILING OR SERVICE: PO Box 3059, Winthrop, WA 98862
Attorney for Administrator: Natalie N. Kuehler, WSBA #50322, The Kuehler Law Firm, PLLC
Court and Case Number: Okanogan County Superior Court – No. 23-4-00047-24
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 12, 19, 2023
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Special Meeting – Town of Twisp
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Twisp Town Council will hold a Special Town
Council Meeting for a presentation on the Housing Action Plan on Monday April 10th, 2023, commencing at 5:30 p.m., at Twisp Town Hall located at 118 S Glover St, Twisp, WA 98856, Washington. Dated this 5th day of March 2023.
Randy Kilmer, Clerk/Treasurer, Town of Twisp, Washington.
Published in the Methow Valley News April 5, 2023
