NOTICE: Quincy Ground Water Subarea Licensees
As a reminder, landholders who either directly or indirectly own and/or lease land in the Subarea over the forms submittal threshold must file annual Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA) forms by March 1, 2007 to be eligible to receive Reclamation irrigation water. This includes but is not limited to individuals, entities, trusts, estates, public entities, religious or charitable organizations, and farm operators. This is a westwide disclosure. Any and all land must be counted if it is in a district subject to the RRA.
Please contact the RRA staff in Boise, Idaho, toll free at 888-767-3850 if you have any questions about your submittal threshold or entitlements, what forms are required, or for any questions you may have about the forms.
RRA forms are to be submitted to the Bureau of Reclamation, Attn: PN-3328, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706-1234.
Reclamation's Boise RRA staff will be in the Ephrata Field Office on February 14, 2007 to collect 2007 RRA forms and answer basic questions. Separate notification regarding details will be sent to Subarea licensees that are required to file forms.
#02009
Pub.: February 2, 12, 2007
GRANT COUNTY SMALL WORKS ROSTER
Grant County is seeking general and specialty contractors to populate a small works roster for construction and construction related projects costing $200,000 or less. Certain bonding, insurance, licensing and prevailing wage requirements apply, and contractors must be registered with the State of Washington. To submit an application, or update your currently supplied information, call 509-754-2011 ext 428 or by emailing commissioners@co.grant.wa.us and request a Small Works Roster application. Minority-owned and woman-owned construction firms are invited to apply.
#02026
February 5, 12, 2007
GRANT COUNTY VENDOR LIST
Grant County is seeking vendors to fill a list for the purchases of equipment, materials, and supplies costing between $2,500 and $25,000. To submit an application, or update your currently supplied information, call (509)754-2011 ext 428 or email commissioners@co.grant.wa.us and request a Vendor List application. Minority and woman-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
#02027
February 5, 12, 2007
NOTICE OF AMENDED APPLICATION and SEPA MDNS
Notice is hereby given that a JARPA and SEPA checklist received on August 30, 2006 from Howard M. Lee of 2216 W. Aimee Court, Spokane, WA 99208, (509)467-4576, were found technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with Unified Development Code and other applicable state and local requirements as of December 6, 2006. Public Notice was originally issued for this project on January 4, 2007. Due to modifications to the application materials by the proponent, this Notice serves to supersede the original notice. PROJECT: Construction of a 50' long dock, consisting of a 4' x 30' freestanding gangway ramp connecting to an 10' x 20' freestanding dock, and a 4' x 50' access path through the shoreline environment. SEPA: MDNS issued January 31, 2007. LOCATION: Site address of subject parcel is 9026 Goodrich Road SE, Moses Lake, WA, located in NW quarter of S.3, T.18N, R.28E, WM, Grant County, WA (Parcel #12-0881-013). SHORELINE ENVIRONMENT: Suburban. ZONING: Urban Residential 2. Required mitigation will be pursuant to Unified Development Code. Copies of application materials (File #06-4604) and MDNS are available from Rick Rettig, Grant County Planning Department, 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, PO Box 37, Ephrata, WA 98823, (509)754-2011, ext. 622. Office hours: 8 am-12 noon, 1-5 pm, M-F. Comments must be submitted to Planning Department no later than 5 pm, March 14, 2007. Comments should be as specific as possible and mailed, hand-delivered, or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and/or appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.
#02028
February 12, 2007
NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by Port of Ephrata at its office at 1990 Division Avenue E., Ephrata, WA 98823, until 1 p.m., March 8, 2007, for Taxiway A Relocation and Runway 3-21 Establishment Project, at which time the bids will be opened publicly and read aloud. Any bids received after the time for opening will not be considered.
The work to be completed includes constructing a new Taxiway "A", 35 feet wide and 5,500 feet in length, and marking the new Runway 3-21 on the existing apron. Major work elements include excavation, grading, base rock placement, asphalt paving, underdrain/drainage installation, pavement marking, signage installation, and taxiway edge reflector installation.
Drawings, technical provisions, and forms of contract documents may be examined at Ephrata Municipal Airport, 1990 Division Avenue E, Ephrata, WA 98823, or in the office of Reid Middleton, Inc., Consulting Engineers, 728 134th Street SW, Suite 200, Everett, Washington, 98204. Sets of said documents may only be obtained from Port of Ephrata by qualified bidders upon payment of a non-refundable fee of $50 for each set. Contact the Port of Ephrata at (509) 754-3508.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a cashier's check, certified check, postal money order, or bid bond made payable to Port of Ephrata in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the amount of the bid. Said check or bid bond shall be given as a guarantee that the bidder shall execute such contract as may be awarded to him/her in conformity with his/her bid and with the contract documents and shall provide surety bond or bonds as specified therein within ten days after notification of the award of contract.
Bidders are advised that a mandatory pre-bid meeting for all prime contractors is scheduled for 10 a.m. on February 22, 2007, at the Airport Terminal Building 1990 Division Avenue E, Ephrata, WA 98823. This shall be a condition of being a qualified bidder, among other conditions set forth in the contract documents. Those submitting bids that do not attend will not be considered.
All bidders and primary subcontractors are strongly urged to examine the site to become familiar with all site conditions prior to the bid.
1. The proposed contract is under and subject to Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1986, and to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Federal Labor Provisions.
2. All labor on the project shall be paid no less than the minimum wage rates established by the U.S. Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall pay the rate that is highest of the Washington State or Federal Wage Rates.
3. Bidders shall supply all information required by the bid documents and specifications.
4. The EEO requirements, labor provisions and wage rates are included in the specifications and bid documents and are available for inspection at the Airport.
5. Bidders shall complete, sign, and furnish with their bids a "Certification of Nonsegregated Facilities" and a statement entitled "Bidders Statement on Previous Contracts Subject to EEO Clause," as contained in the bid proposal.
6. A contractor or subcontractor who may be awarded a contract of $10,000 or more will be required to maintain an affirmative action program, the standards for which are contained in the FAA Special Provisions.
7. Where the low bid is in the amount of $1 million or more, the bidder and bidder's known first-tier subcontractors that will be awarded subcontracts of $1 million or more will be subject to preaward compliance reviews for the purpose of determining whether the bidder and bidder's subcontractors are able to comply with the provisions of the equal opportunity clause.
8. To be eligible for award each bidder shall comply with the affirmative action requirements contained in the FAA Special Provisions.
9. Disadvantaged business enterprises shall comply with the affirmative action requirements contained in the FAA Special Provision.
10.This contract will be funded in part by a grant from the FAA. In accordance with Federal requirements, the Port of Ephrata has determined that this contract has subcontracting possibilities and encourages the use of firms owned and controlled by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). All bidders are directed to the FAA Special Provisions with regard to the procedures the Port of Ephrata will utilize to encourage DBE participation. Bidders shall furnish the "DBE Utilization" form and "Letter of Intent" and/or "Good Faith Effort" documentation as contained in the bid proposal with their bids.
The DBE goal for this project is 7.1% of the total amount bid. Based on the 9th Circuit Court Decision in Western States Paving Company v. Washington State Department of Transportation, the Port of Ephrata has determined that it is appropriate to use a race/gender neutral goal. The Port of Ephrata encourages all bidders to take active race/gender neutral steps to include DBEs in this and other airport contracts. Race/gender neutral steps include: unbundling large contracts, subcontract work the prime contractor may self- perform, provide bonding or financing assistance, provide technical assistance, etc. This contract can be awarded without the lowest responsive bidder meeting the goal or demonstrating good faith effort to meet the goal.
11. Women will be afforded equal opportunity in all areas of employment. However, the employment of women shall not diminish the standards or requirements for the employment of minorities.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive irregularities or informalities in the bid or in the opening.
Bidders shall not withdraw bids after the hour set for the opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless said award is delayed for a period exceeding seventy (90) days.
The award of the contract is subject to approval of the Federal Aviation Administration and the availability of federal funding.
Dated this 8th day of February, 2007
#02044
February 9, 12, 2007
NOTICE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT AN OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD February 27, 2007 at 10:30 am in the Grant County Commissioners Hearing Room, Courthouse, Ephrata, WA to take testimony, comments and conduct a discussion on a proposal for Grant County to adopt the WRIA 43 Upper Crab/Wilson Creek Watershed Plan. Further information may be obtained from Gene St.Godard, WRIA 43 Watershed Coordinator, by calling (509) 468-4876 or by calling the Commissioners office at 509-754-2011 ext 428. Copies of the WRIA 43 Watershed Plan can be reviewed at the LCCD offices in Davenport, Washington or at the project web site: http://mapdata.info/wria43/index.htm.
Barbara J. Vasquez
Administrative Assistant &
Clerk of the Board
Grant County Commissioners
#02045
February 12, 20, 2007
NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND SEPA DETERMINATION
Notice is Hereby Given, that the Grant County Planning Department has received and found the following land use application to be technically complete as of February 5, 2007 and ready for processing, public review and comment.
A Rezone request from Mr. Tim McNamara, Soap Lake, changing the zoning from Agriculture to Rural Residential 1 to reflect the change in Comprehensive Plan land use designation as a result of the 2006 amendment process. The subject proposal is located in a portion of the N.E. 1/4 of Section 14, Township 22N., Range 26 E.W.M., a portion of Farm Unit 137, Block 701, Columbia Basin Irrigation Project, East of County Road B N.W. And North of County Road 21 N.W. Parcel #31-2594-000
Project Planner: Billie M. Sumrall
The above land use application shall be considered before the Grant County Planning Commission at an open record public hearing at commencing at 7 p.m. on March 7, 2007, in the County Commissioners Hearing room at the Courthouse in Ephrata. Copies of application materials in the above proposed land use action are available from the Grant County Planning Department, 32, C Street N.W., P. O. Box 37, Ephrata, Washington 98823, Phone: 754-2011, Ext. 396
Comments must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. March 2, 2007, to the identified project planner at the above address. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, personally delivered or sent by fax. Everyone has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearing and receive a copy of the final decision and appeal that decision as provided by law.
#02048
February 12, 2007
Notice of Application, Public Hearing
& SEPA Determination
February 8, 2007
Notice is hereby given that a Plat Alteration & State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Checklist were received on August 18, 2006 from Leslie Bensch (Designated Contact: Todd Lolkus Land Surveying, 1322 Basin St., S.W., Ste "A", Ephrata, WA 98823, 509-754-0135); and were found to be technically complete and preliminarily appear to be consistent with the Unified Development Code and other applicable State and local requirements as of February 8, 2007. PROJECT: A plat alteration of the North Half of Lot 12 and entire Lot 13, Block 5 of Lakeview Park. SEPA Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance was issued on February 2, 2007. ADDITIONAL PERMITS: Variance #06-4652 was approved on January 10, 2007. STUDIES REQUIRED: None. LOCATION: The site address of the subject area is 19192 Othello Pl. N.W., Soap Lake, WA 98851, and is a portion of Section 25, Township 22 North, Range 26 East, Willamette Meridian, Grant County, WA. Parcel #08-1173-000. ZONING: Urban Residential 4. Required mitigation will be pursuant to the Unified Development Code. OPEN RECORD PUBLIC HEARING: Planning Commission hearing, 7 pm, March 7, 2007 in the Commissioners Hearing Room, at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, WA. At this time any person(s) may appear and provide testimony. Copies of the application materials (File #06-4596) are available from Igor Shaporda at the Grant County Planning Department at 32 C St. NW, Room 26a, P.O. Box 37, Ephrata WA 98823, (509) 754-2011, ext. 624; office hours are 8am - 12pm & 1pm - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Comments must be submitted no later than 5pm February 27, 2007 to the Planning Department. All comments should be as specific as possible and may be mailed, hand delivered or sent by facsimile. Any person has the right to comment, receive notice, participate in any hearings, request a copy of the final decision, and appeal the decision as provided by law and County Code. This may be the only opportunity to comment on the above listed materials.
#02049
February 12, 2007
NOTICE OF MEETING
GWMA Administrative Board
The regular meeting of the Columbia Basin Ground Water Management Area Administrative Board has been scheduled for Thursday, February 22, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Othello City Hall, 500 E. Main Street, Othello, WA. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, please contact the GWMA project office at 488-3409.
#02050
February 12, 2007
MITIGATED DETERMINATION OF NONSIGNIFICANCE
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Washington State Department of Ecology and the City of Moses Lake has issued a Mitigated Determination of Non-significance (MDNS) under the State Environmental Policy Act Rules (Chapter 197-11 WAC) for the following project and location: Construction and operation of a corn based 100 million gallon per year ethanol production facility with associated activities. The ethanol production facility will be located at 13583 Wheeler Road NE, Moses Lake, within the NE1/4 of Section 20, Township 19 North, Range 29 East Willamette Meridian, in Grant County. The project proposal was submitted by Washington Ethanol LLC, 530 Quintanilla Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837. After review of the completed Environmental Checklist and other information on file with the agency, Ecology and the City of Moses Lake have made a preliminary determination that the proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. Copies of the Environmental Checklist and the Mitigated Determination of Non-significance are available at no charge from the Washington State Department of Ecology, Air Quality Program, 4601 N. Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205-1295 or from the City of Moses Lake, South 321 Balsam Street P.O. Box Drawer 1579, Moses Lake WA 98837- 0244. The public and other interested parties are invited to comment to Ecology on this project proposal by submitting written comments within fourteen (14) days of this notice to Gregory S. Flibbert at the above address.
#02051
February 12, 2007