Legals for June, 30 2021
The Bureau of Reclamation, in accordance with 43 CFR 423 Subpart B, is providing public notice that Scooteney Campground is now open for overnight use until August 1, 2021. The campground, main boat launch parking lot, and main boat launch will be closed for construction starting on August 2, 2021 through the end of the season. The southern boat launch on Scooteney Reservoir will remain open for public use during this time. Intermittent closures will be implemented at Scooteney Day Use Area from August 2, 2021 through October 14, 2021. Full campground and park access will resume in April of 2022 but is subject to the completion of construction. For more information contact Jordan Rank at jrank@usbr.gov. #07003/463553 Pub: June 30, 2021 & July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT SERVICES Grant County Health District is requesting proposals from qualified, professional technology vendors for Information Technology Service provider companies to provide IT services to employees of Grant County Health District. We invite your organization to submit a proposal by July 6, 2021. INTRODUCTION The qualified vendor would provide necessary technical services, which would enable the Grant County Health District: Protect and secure its technology facilities Ensure the efficient operation of its data processing networks and related computer systems Enhance its quality of service for departments Minimize the spending and maximize the ROI for investment in technology The ideal vendor will resolve computer systems and network issues in accordance with standard and acceptable maintenance and support benchmarks. At a minimum, services will include, but not be limited to; network support, security, networking, general information technology services, unlimited on-site and remote support for a decommissioned archived server, workstations, network peripherals, software, hardware. The successful vendor will be expected to organize HELP DESK service calls efficiently and to ensure that there is NO significant computer downtime during normal working hours, generally 7:00AM to 6:00PM, Monday through Friday, in addition to 24-hour operations for Public Safety. The vendor is expected to report on status of technology issues and communicate effectively with Grant County Health District divisions. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Grant County Health District does not have an IT Department and is currently using an outside vendor service to provide maintenance and support on an as needed basis for employees. There is one offline server and cloud-based storage being utilized throughout the Grant County Health Districts infrastructure. These storage systems use a variety of software and are both physical and virtual. They have various memory and hard drive sizing. Other detailed information about the specifications is available for review, as necessary. There are approximately 80 PC's, laptops, and tablets in the agency to be covered under the service and support agreement with the successful vendor. These devices are located throughout three different buildings, and work from home staff. The addresses and locations are available upon request. These devices vary by manufacturer, aging, specifications, software, and service pack versions. Additionally, all IT vendors having access to the Grant County Health District Servers must sign a confidentiality agreement and criminal history check. SCOPE OF SERVICES AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Grant County Health District (GCHD) has approximately 40 employees. GCHD cannot guarantee that such volume and/or estimated number of volume contained herein in no way shall obligate GCHD to commit to said volume and/or transactions. MINIMUM SERVICES PROVIDED GCHD wishes to obtain pricing from a successful vendor to provide the following Information Technology Services. The successful proposer shall at a minimum provide including, but not limited to the following services: 1. Work Order/Service Order Ticketing System 2. Helpdesk support; including remote access and/or monitoring services 3. Server support (monitoring & patch management) 4. Network Management 5. After-hours support 6. Emergency response support 7. Training for GCHD staff as needed 8. Project management as needed 9. Operating System upgrades 10. Diagnostics, repair and/or replacement of hardware; including working with manufacturers and or thirdparty vendors to ensure eligible equipment is repaired under valid warranties and/or existing contracts 11. Develop and maintain documentation of both physical and logical networks, servers and applications 12. Maintain all device inventories 13. Software license tracking and reporting 14. Implement and maintain anti-virus, anti-malware, anti-spyware, and/or comprehensive security solutions for all servers, desktops, laptops and GCHD issued devices 15. Implement and maintain data backup and file recovery 16. Implement and maintain email existing system 17. Implement and maintain a disaster recovery and/or off-site back-up solution 18. Assist GCHD with comprehensive information technology systems planning and budgeting 19. Provide onsite personnel a minimum of 4 days per month to provide support EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH/SAFETY SYSTEMS Demonstration of experience with public health/safety systems or government shall be favorably considered in the evaluation proposals SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENTS (EXAMPLES) Priority Criteria Response Resolution time Time 1 Affects more than five (5) individuals; or is Immediate <30 min mission critical and there is no workaround response available. Examples: Email system is not functional; network printing is not available; Network Outage 2 Affects one to five (5) individuals, no <4 hours <2 days workaround available. Example: Laptop not functional 3 Affects fewer than (5) people, workarounds < 12 hours < 3 days available. Example: Can't check email from one laptop. 4 No effect on productivity, or unsupported < 48 hours < 5 days software. Example: Monitor showing b/w instead of color. QUALITY OF SERVICES & PENALTIES The successful proposer shall warrant that all services be performed by skilled and competent personnel to the highest of professional standards in the field. GCHD may require, in writing, that the successful proposer removes from the awarded Agreement any employee GCHD deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable. The successful proposer shall notify GCHD in writing, of the removal and or the exchange of personnel identified to service GCHD accounts a minimum of thirty (30) days prior to the removal and or exchange becomes effective. PENALTIES Both parties agreed that if GCHD does not deliver services as outlined in the SLA's, GCHD may apply a 20% penalty fee based on the current month invoice. SERVICES REQUIRED The Grant County Health District is looking for a maintenance and support program to be designed under two major categories. These categories are PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE and AS NEEDED MAINTENANCE, to accommodate departmental computer system activities and user equipment performance. The Grant County Health District expects the vendor proposal to define, in detail, the approach to be used in the above categories. INITIAL ASSESSMENT Review of the inventory, update network diagram, assessment of the system architecture and equipment for efficiency, life expectancy, capacity, speed, and current processes, and make recommendations for improving routine support criteria and eliminating emergency maintenance situations. A report of this initial assessment shall be submitted by within 90 days of contract initiation. This will allow for necessary budget planning for the upcoming year. DESKTOP APPLICATION SUPPORT Performance of basic support functions, including the installation of PC's, laptops, mobile devices, printers, peripherals, and office software; diagnosis and correction of desktop application problems, configuring of PC's, laptops and mobile devices for standard applications; identification and correction of user hardware problems, with advanced troubleshooting as needed; maintenance of an updated inventory of all related computer related hardware, to make available to Grant County Health District personnel upon request; and implementation of HELP Desk procedures of the successful vendor. SERVER AND WORKSTATION ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Management of networks and computer systems, including complex applications, databases, messaging, servers and associated hardware, software, communications, and operating systems, necessary for performance, security, reliability, and recoverability of the systems. Scheduling of preventive maintenance for equipment in the areas of coverage is properly and promptly performed; maintenance of records for all HELP Desk tickets for on-site visits, remote support and telephone support is available; development of operations and quality assurance for backup plans and procedures are being followed. Configuration management, including changes, upgrades, patches, etc. is maintained; management of user logins and password security is documented; and support of software products relating to servers and workstations; timely response to repair and maintenance work for the user. NETWORK ADMINISTRATION SERVICES Maintenance and support of network equipment, including switches, firewalls, routers, and other security devices is included. Installation and maintenance of printers, scanners, network devices et al; analysis, routine configuration changes, and installation of patches and upgrades; minor cabling if needed; alert notifications in case of failure of equipment. Proactive monitoring of network equipment, including performance indicators to report on threshold limitations; network performance and capacity management services; continuous troubleshooting is required. Maintenance of network documentation for daily, weekly, and monthly services is required. EMAIL, SECURITY AND RETENTION Maintenance of Grant County Health District email accounts using the granthealth domain, adding, changing, and/or deleting employee accounts as requested; maintenance of robust virus detection programs on the servers and user computers and laptops; performance of periodic security audits, including notification of suspected breaches of security to the Grant County Health District designated person is required. Configuration of the Grant County Health District systems to enable remote access in a secure environment, with provisions for remote access administration, as requested by the Grant County Health District Designee is required. Requirements for a data backup and archiving, with procedures in place to handle daily, weekly, and monthly backup of the computer, data and information, email, and the like; program to restore systems and data if servers and/or computers go down, are required. PLANNING Engineering, planning, and design services for major system enhancements and/or upgrades to existing systems; recommendations for future purchasing and technology needs, when requested or necessary. Installation of new equipment, software, and transfer existing data when acquired, will be needed. NOT INCLUDED The contract to be awarded does not obligate the Grant County Health District to purchase computer equipment, hardware devices, cabling, licenses, software et al from the successful vendor. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The Grant County Health District is looking for organized and solution-oriented procedures. The goal is a secure, smooth operating, efficient process, and effective information technology system. Due to the nature of this proposal, it is requested that each proposal be brief and to the point and consist of no more than ten pages. Each proposal shall provide the following information: LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL The letter of transmittal must contain the following statements and information: Company name, address, telephone number(s), and website. Name, title, email address, and telephone number of the person(s) to contact and who are authorized to represent the firm and to whom correspondence should be directed. Federal and State taxpayer identification numbers of the firm. A brief statement of your understanding of the services to be performed and make a positive commitment to provide services as specified. The letter must be signed by a corporate officer or person authorized to bind the vendor to the proposal and cost schedule. A statement indicating the proposal and cost schedule. Provide a short profile of the firm including at a minimum: Length of time in business Length of time in providing proposed services Number of clients in the private and public sector Number of full-time employees and area of involvement: Technical Support, Programming,Consulting, Sales Support, Administrative Support Location of office to service the account PROPOSAL Description of the approach the firm will use in providing the services requested. Description of how the firm is positioned to provide the services requested, with a history of experience on providing similar services. Name, title, address, and telephone number of three references for clients, whom similar services have been provided, including information referencing the actual services performed, number of users, and length of service. Naming of staff resources, with identification of principals and key personnel, Who will provide the services, (prefer one primary point of contact or project manager) Experience and expertise of staff. Local availability of staff is an important consideration. Role and responsibilities that each staff member will have. Support services questions to be addressed: Help Desk Description Support availability (days of week and time, including how you will deal with after hours and weekend calls) Structure of charges for support Steps for resolving problem escalation Final authority regarding conflicts Response time and goal for resolving problems Explanation of any contract termination for default or other incident in the past five years. Proposal summary, including why the firm is pursuing the work and how it is uniquely qualified to perform the services. REPORTS The vendor shall submit service reports monthly, summarizing service and IT policy issues. The Vendor must be available to meet with a designated staff member to review periodically scheduled reports and discuss issues. CONTRACT Term of agreement will be annual. Thereafter, unless one of the parties provides written notice of termination at least 90 days prior to the end of the then effective term, this agreement shall automatically renew for successive one-year terms pending mutually agreed upon rental rate for each subsequent year. TIMELINE AND ANTICIPATED SELECTION SCHEDULE: Requests for proposals due to Grant County Health District by July 6, 2021. Proposals can be submitted via: Email: maguilar@grantheath.org Mail: Grant County Health District Attention: Misty Aguilar 1038 West Ivy Suite 1 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Staff will select the vendor for recommendation by July 26, 2021. The final vendor and contract will be presented for approval to the Board of Health at the August 11, 2021 meeting. Vendor contract signed and operation start date as soon as possible following vendor selection. For questions about the proposal process, or to schedule a tour of the space, please contact Misty Aguilar. #07001/464387 Pub: June 23, 25, 30, 2021 & July 1, 2021
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR GRANT COUNTY JUVENILE DIVISION. IN THE WELFARE OF ROBERT WARLITNER NO. 21-7-00084-13, DOB: 04/16/2021 MINOR CHILD NOTICE OF SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION (DEPENDENCY) TO: Cassandra Warlitner and anyone claiming a paternal interest. A Dependency Petition was filed on 04/19/2021. A Fact-Finding Hearing will be held 07/27/2021 at 1:30 p.m. In accordance with the Covid 19 state mandate, this hearing will be held via WebEx in Grant County Juvenile Court. To access telephonically call 1-408-418-9388. Access Code 146 201 1473. To access via computer please refer to the grant county website for instructions on downloading the WebEx program. Meet-ing Password: UPkjH9sGX42 Any questions regarding access please contact the juvenile dept 509-754-5690. Should the mandate be lifted the hearing will be held at Grant County Juvenile Court, 303 Abel Road, Ephrata, WA, 98823. YOU SHOULD BE PRESENT AT THIS HEARING. THE HEARING WILL DETERMINE IF YOUR CHILD IS DEPENDENT AS DEFINED IN RCW 13.34.050(5). THIS BEGINS A JUDICIAL PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERMANENT LOSS OF YOUR PARENTAL RIGHTS. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AT THE HEARING THE COURT MAY ENTER A DEPENDENCY ORDER IN YOUR ABSENCE. To request a copy of the Notice, Summons and Dependency Petition, call DCYF at 509-764-5757. To view infor-mation about your rights in this proceeding go to www.atg.wa.gov/DPY.aspx Dated this 15th day of June, 2021. /s Deputy Clerk, Olivia Dunkin #07002/464663 Pub: June 23, 30, 2021 & July 7, 2021
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Grant County, Washington RESOLUTION: NOTICE OF HEARING RESOLUTION No. 21 - 064 -CC IN THE MATTER OF DECLARING CERTAIN COUNTY-OWNED PROPERTY SURPLUS AND ORDERING THE SALE THEREOF WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners desires to conduct a public hearing on its intention to declare certain County-owned property surplus and dispose of same at public auction, and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Public Works to sell surplus property at public auction through the following site: https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/all,wa/browse/cataucs?catid=4 to the highest bidder for cash all equipment declared surplus, and WHEREAS, the following listing of equipment and merchandise from participating County agencies will be considered for sale: see ATTACHMENT A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, A public hearing will be held on July 12, 2021 @ 1:30 P.M. Grant County is providing access to this scheduled hearing for the public via WebEx only. To participate in the hearing, please call in at 1-408-418-9388 and enter access code (187 428 3635). Anyone either for or against these proposed actions may appear and be heard. DATED this 22nd day of June, 2021 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON Yea Nay Abstain /s/ Cindy Carter Cindy Carter, Chair /s/Danny E. Stone Danny E. Stone, Vice Chair /s/Rob Jones Rob Jones, Member ATTEST: /s/ Barbara Vasquez Barbara Vasquez, CMC, Clerk of the Board
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT | IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | NO. 21-4-00106-13 | WILLIAM B. CASEY, | 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 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 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: June 14, 2021 Date of first publication: June 16, 2021 Personal Representative: Carolyn Copley-Casey Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 /s/ Carolyn R. Copley Casey Carolyn Copley-Casey, 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 #06047/463533 Pub: June 16, 23, 30, 2021
In the District Court of the State of Washington for the county of Yakima, BIDU, LLC, Plaintiff, vs. No. Y21-00278 ALLISON BARNHART, "JOHN DOE" BARNHART, and the marital community composed thereof, Defendants. The State of Washington to the said Allison Barnhart and John Doe Barnhart: You are hereby summoned to appear within sixty days after the date of the first publication of this summons, to wit, within sixty days after the 30th day of June, 2021, and defend the above entitled action in the above entitled court, and answer the Complaint of the Plaintiff Bidu, LLC, and serve a copy of your answer upon the undersigned attorneys for Plaintiff of Meyer, Fluegge, & Tenney, P.S., at its office below stated; and in case of your failure so to do, judgment will be rendered against you according to the demand of the complaint, which has been filed with the clerk of said court. The said action is brought to recover from Defendant's the sum of three thousand dollars, plus interest thereon at the rate of six percent per annum from the 6th day of December, 2019, which sum is said to be due Plaintiff upon the loan agreement between the parties signed December 6th, 2019. Failure to appear and answer said complaint as above required, the Plaintiff will take judgment as therein demanded. /s/John A. Maxwell______________ John A. Maxwell, JR., WSBA #17431 Meyer, Fluegge & Tenney, P.S., Attorneys for Plaintiff 230 South 2nd St., Suite 101 Yakima, WA 98901 #08001/466411 June 30, 2021 & July 7, 14, 21, 28, 2021 & August 4, 2021
SUPERIOR COURT, STATE OF WASHINGTON, COUNTY OF SPOKANE In the Matter of the Estate | | No. 21-4-01122-32 of | | PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS KEVIN JAMES MCDOWELL, | (RCW 11.40.030) | Deceased. | ____________________________ |__________________________________________ The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as the 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 Personal Representative at the address stated below, a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court. 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 11.40.070(3); 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 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent's probate and non-probate assets. Date of First Publication: June 30, 2021. /s/ Alise M. McDowell Alise Michelle McDowell 7930 St. Ives Rd., Apt. 9N North Charleston, SC 29406 Address for Mailing Notice: PAINE HAMBLEN, LLP By /s/ John C. Riseborough John C. Riseborough, WSBA #7740 717 West Sprague Ave., Ste 1200 Spokane, Washington 99201-3505 (509) 455-6000 #07005/466339 Pub: June 30, 2021 & July 7, 14, 2021
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS ASH STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - REBID Othello, Washington Sealed bids will be received at the Othello City Hall, 500 East Main Street, Othello, Washington 99344 until July 21, 2021, 2:00:59 pm Pacific Time, for the above-named improvement. Said bids will be opened and publicly read at that time. All bids shall be received before said opening time in sealed envelopes with ASH STREET SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS - REBID marked plainly thereon. All bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a postal money order, cashier's check, or bond in an amount equal to 5 percent of the maximum total amount of the bid. Should the successful bidder fail to enter into a contract or furnish a satisfactory contract bond within the time stated in the specifications, the deposit shall be forfeited to the City. Plans and specifications may be obtained at no cost via electronic transmission from the City of Othello. Paper copies of the plans and specifications may also be obtained from the City at the above address for a non-refundable fee of $50.00. Plans and specifications can be requested by responding to this email, or by calling the Contact person listed below during normal business hours. Copies of plans and specifications are on file for review at various construction councils. All bidders shall call 509-331-2711 prior to bid opening to sign up as a bidder on the project, whether or not they request a hard copy or obtain a digital copy of the Specifications. Bids received from bidders who are not signed in as a bidder on the project will be rejected for being non-responsive. Contact person: Shawn O'Brien PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of removing existing curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt pavement to construct thirty (30) bulb-outs with ramps and 310 square yards of sidewalk and driveway. Estimated Project Cost: $750,000 The City of Othello in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 USC 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 City Council reserves the right to reject any or all bids if such action is in the best interest of the City. #06057/464999 Pub: June 23, 30, 2021
McArthur Engineering, Scott McArthur, 7600 N Mineral Dr Ste 900 Coeur D Alene, ID 83815-9170, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Sand Hill Estates Phase III, is located at Between 7th and 14 Ave in Othello, Washington in Othello in Adams county. This project involves 87 acres of soil disturbance for Residential construction activities. All discharges and runoff goes to ground water. 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 Department of Ecology Attn: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater P.O. Box 47696, Olympia, WA 98504-7696 #06049/464064 Pub: June 23, 30, 2021