Legals for December, 12 2023

PORT DISTRICT #8 NOTICE TO CONSULTANTS FOR A&E SERVICES PORT OF WARDEN ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT & EXPANSION The PORT OF WARDEN solicits interest from consulting firms with expertise in engineering services to develop and provide planning, consulting, pre-design, design, project management and construction management services for a road development project that will cross an existing railroad. This agreement will be for approximately FIVE YEARS in duration with the option for the PORT OF WARDEN to extend it for need or as additional time and money is granted. The PORT OF WARDEN reserves the right to amend terms of this “Request for Qualifications” (RFQ) to circulate various addenda, or to withdraw the RFQ at any time, regardless of how much time and effort consultants have spent on their responses. Firms must meet a minimum set of qualifications in order to be considered for evaluation pursuant to RCW 39.80. This project shall be governed by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Local Programs Certification Acceptance (CA) and shall be entirely in accordance with Local Agency Guidelines (LAG).   This project is has a mandatory Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 13% and is concurrently being advertised on the Washington State Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) – Bids & Contracting Opportunities webpage at https://omwbe.wa.gov/small-business-assistance/bids-contracting-opportunities.   Project Description The work to be performed by the CONSULTANT consists of preparation of Preliminary Engineering, Right of Way and Construction Engineering services for a truck access road, at-grade rail crossing, intersection improvements and pedestrian sidewalks; connecting traffic from SR170 to Port of Warden Property primarily within existing rights of way. This project has a mandatory DBE goal of 13%.  The major features of the project are as follows: • Preliminary Engineering (PE) for approximately one quarter mile of road development, including improving intersection and shall meet WSDOT, FHWA and local standards and railway crossing and signalization design. • Environmental documentation (SEPA and NEPA) and preparation of permit applications for approval by agencies of jurisdiction.   • Determination of R/W needs, R/W plan preparation including surveying services for engineering design purposes. • Coordination and public involvement support at City and Port meetings and during other public participation opportunities.   • Grant management and ancillary support of Grant Funds. The PORT OF WARDEN reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases (R/W, CM) associated with this/these project(s). Additionally, the PORT OF WARDEN reserves the right to retain the services of the successful firm(s) for any subsequent phases in regard to funded road extensions associated with this project(s). Evaluation Criteria Submittals will be evaluated and ranked based on the following criteria: 1) Qualification of Proposed Project Manager/Project Team 2) Qualifications/Expertise of Firm  3) Ability to meet schedule 4) Approach to project/project familiarity 5) Familiarity with WSDOT/FHWA standards 6) Past Performance/References 7) Approach to meet the DBE goal.   Submittal Submittals should include the following information: Firm name, phone, and fax numbers; Name of Principal-in-Charge and Project Manager; and Number of employees in each firm proposed to work on the project. Please submit FOUR copies of your Statement of Qualifications to: PORT OF WARDEN, ADDRESS 605 W 1ST S, and PAT MILLARD no later than 2:00 p.m. on December 28, 2023. Submittals will not be accepted after that time and date. Any questions regarding this project should be directed to PAT MILLARD, at (509)-349-2480. Electronic submittals are allowed in place of physical copies. Email submissions should be limited in size to 10 MB or submitted via Dropbox. Electronic submittals shall be emailed to portofwarden@ifiber.tv, labeled “A&E Services RFQ Response” in the subject line of the email. Information may be submitted in additional email sends, labeled “ Attachment to A&E Services RFQ Response” in the subject line of the email. Late proposals will not be accepted and the Port makes no warranty for undelivered or late email submittals.  The A&E Services Evaluation Committee will review the proposals received and, based on evaluation criteria as outlined above, make a decision. Firms responding to this RFQ should be notified of a decision by January of 2023. The selected firm(s) will interface with the Port Manager, who provides authorization for development services. Interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the Port District.   The District reserves the right to: 1) make a selection based on its sole judgement of the overall best qualified firm in the areas of expertise desired; 2) modify the scope of work as provided herein; or 3) to reject all qualified applicants.  Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Information The PORT OF WARDEN 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 PAT MILLARD at portofwarden@ifiber.tv or by calling at (509-349-2480).   Title VI Statement The PORT OF WARDEN, 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.” Washington Public Records Act The Port District is subject to the disclosure obligations of the Washington Public Records Act of RCW 42.56. The Consultant expressly acknowledges and agrees that its proposal and any information Consultant submits with its proposal is subject to public disclosure pursuant to the Public Records Act or other applicable law and the District may disclose Consultant’s proposal and/or accompanying information at its sole discretion in accordance with its obligations under applicable law.   Dates of publication in the COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD: December 5, 2023 and December 12, 2023.   Dates of publication in the SEATTLE DAILY JOURNAL OF COMMERCE: December 7, 2023 and December 14, 2023.     #12036/17259 Pub: December 5 & 12, 2023

ACTenviro for the United States Bureau of Reclamation, 1809 E Houston Ave, Spokane, WA 99217, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction on Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.   The proposed project, Former Dieringer Dairy Site, is located at 9327 Road 10 NE in Moses Lake in Grant County.   This project involves 50.28 acres of soil disturbance for Commercial construction actvities.   Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.     Comments can be submitted to: ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or  ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater  Washington State Department of Ecology  P.O. Box 47696  Olympia, WA 98504-7696  #12041/17395 Pub: December 7, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD December 27, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to consider the following budget extension requests: • 205.000 – MACC Construc tion Bond: $300 • 208.000 – Court houseImprove mentBond Payment:$350 •118.195– Inet Criminal: $251 • 136.187 – Dis puteRes olution:$2,500 •140.114 – Sher iff Surplus: $3,980 •211.000 –CriminalJus tice Sales Tax: $600 • 307.001 – MACC BondCon struction: $9,594 •313.001– JailConstruction Bond:$400,000 •504.000– Payroll Remits:$3,837,000 • 506.186 – Unem ployment Comp: $65,000  • 508.188 – Other Payroll Benefits: $130,000 •001.108Elec tions: $13,000 •001.112 – Main tenance: $100,000 •001.114– Sheriff: $1,350,000 •001.120– Coroner:$80,000 • 001.135 – HistoricalPres ervation:$1,240 • 001.142 – Oper ating Trans fer:$5,400,000 •116.156– Fair:$238,802 •122.164 –Turn key Lighting: $20 •128.170– New Hope: $45,487 •161.001 - Hill crest CRID: $100 •560.580 – Pits &Quar ries:$30,000 •001.125– Miscellaneous Govern ment:$1,713,813 •141.001 – SHB 1406: $38,000 •503.182 – Insur ance:$1,713,813 •001.106 & 139 – Treasur er/REET Admin:$220,000 Any interested persons may appear regarding these matters. Grant County is also providing access to this scheduled hearing via WebEx audio. To participate in the hearing please call in to the hearing at 1 (408) 418-9388 and enter the access code (2480 850 6090) password (26220332), you will be joined to the meeting in a ‘muted’ status until such time as the hearing allows for public testimony. If you have any questions about this procedure, please call the Commissioner’s Office in advance of the hearing. Brittany Lutz, Deputy Clerk of the Board Grant County Commissioners #12050/17477 Pub: December 12 & 19, 2023

SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | NO: 23-4-00220-13 | JOHN H. TRIPLETT, | PROBATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS | Deceased. | RCW 11.40.030 | The personal representative named below 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 as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty 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 18 first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is 19forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of filing copy of notice to creditors: December 6, 2023 Date of first publication: December 12, 2023 Personal Representative: Barbara L. Triplett Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing and Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 /s/Barbara L. Triplett Barbara L. Triplett, Personal Representative HUBERDEAU LAW OFFICE, PS By:/s/Jeremy S. Huberdeau Jeremy S. Huberdeau, WSBA #35428 Attorney for the Personal Representative 821 E. Sharon Ave Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509)765-1196 Fax: (509) 765-1799 #12053/17507 Pub: December 12, 19 & 26, 2023

ORDINANCE 23-15 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EPHRATA, VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC STREET AND ALLEY. Any person may obtain the full text of this ordinance by mail without charge upon request. s) Leslie Trachsler   City Clerk #12055/17529 Pub: December 12, 2023