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Legals for March, 3 2021

| March 3, 2021 12:00 AM

NOTICE For CALL FOR PROJECTS Quadco Regional Transportation Planning Organization (RTPO), local member agencies may now apply for Surface Transportation Block Grant Transportation Alternative Set-aside (STBG TA Set-aside) Program funds, via Adams County serving as Lead Agency. Applications are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 8, 2021. Agencies interested in submitting a grant application should contact Troy Reynolds at troyr@co.adams.wa.us or 509-659-3279. More information on this program is available at: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/transportation_alternatives/guidance/guidance_2016.cfm#Location #03004/438139 Pub: February 17, 24, 2021 & March 3, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, proposes during calendar years 2021 and 2022, with respect to contracts for the use of surface water for Municipal and Industrial (M&I) and miscellaneous purposes within the Columbia Basin Project, Washington to execute or approve new contracts, successor-in-interest documents, replacement contracts, amendments for minor changes in the water described therein. The contract actions may involve reassignments, changes in the place or type of use of the M&I surface water. Any changes would be in accordance with the State of Washington water right statutes and Federal Reclamation Law. Written data, views, arguments and inquiries concerning the proposed contract (s) may be submitted to the Ephrata Field Office Manager, Ephrata Field Office, Attention: Code 2011, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Basin Project, 32 C St NW, Ephrata, Washington 98823, for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Ms. Amy Rodman, (509) 754-0238. All written correspondence concerning the proposed contract will be made available for review or inspection upon receipt of a written request. The contracts(s) will be subject to Article 9 (c)(2) of the Reclamation Project Act of August 4, 1939 (Public Law 260; 53 Stat. 1187). This public notice fulfills Section 226 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-293; 96 Stat. 1261). #03010/440552 Pub: March 3, 10, 2021

PUBLIC NOTICE THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF RECLAMATION QUINCY GROUND WATER SUBAREA COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, WASHINGTON NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: The Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Reclamation, in accordance with Washington Administrative Code 173-134A-130, proposes during calendar years 2021 and 2022, with respect to contracts for the use of artificially stored ground water within the Quincy Ground Water Subarea, Columbia Basin Project, Washington (most of which are individual landowners) to execute or approve contracts, replacement contracts, successor-in-interest documents, amendments for minor changes in the lands or artificially stored ground water described therein. The contract actions may involve reassignments, changes in the place or type of use of the artificially stored ground water. Any changes would be in accordance with the State of Washington water right statutes. The contracting program began in 1975 when the Quincy Subarea was established under Washington State ground water management regulations. Since then the Washington State Department of Ecology has issued permits conditioned to require the recipient to enter into a Contract with the Bureau of Reclamation in order to receive water. The Quincy Ground Water Subarea is described in Washington Administrative Code 173-134-040. Subarea withdrawals are authorized for lands underlain by artificially stored ground water described in Department of Ecology Docket No. 74-722, signed January 8, 1975. Written data, views, arguments and inquiries concerning the proposed contract(s) may be submitted to the Ephrata Field Office Manager, Ephrata Field Office, Attention: Code 2010, Bureau of Reclamation, Columbia Basin Project, 32 C Street NW, Ephrata, Washington 98823, for a period of 60 days from the date of this notice. Telephone inquiries should be directed to Joslin Kier, (509) 754-0221. All written correspondence concerning the proposed contract will be made available for review or inspection upon receipt of a written request. The contract(s) will be subject to Public Law 97-293 (Reclamation Reform Act of 1982), including the expanded acreage limitation and full-cost pricing as well as all other applicable provisions of the new law. This public notice fulfills Section 226 of the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (Public Law 97-293; 96 Stat. 1261). #03011/440559 Pub: March 3, 10, 2021

CALL FOR BIDS CITY OF MATTAWA GOVERNMENT ROAD SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Proposals will be received by the undersigned at the City of Mattawa, 521 East Government Road, Mattawa, Washington, 99349, up to 11:00 a.m.; local time on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, for furnishing the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools, and guarantees thereof to construct Government Road Sidewalk Improvements. This contract provides for the construction of approximately 600 square yards of sidewalk and 10 ADA complaint curb ramps along Government Road, from Mansion Street to Columbia Avenue, including but not limited to excavation, grading, subgrade preparation, cement concrete curb, gutters, curb ramps, sidewalks, hot mix asphalt pavement marking, miscellaneous surface restoration, permanent signing, traffic control and all other appurtenances required to complete the work. The Work shall be substantially complete within 30 working days after the commencement date stated in the Notice to Proceed. All bidding and construction is to be performed in compliance with the Contract Provisions and Contract Plans for this project and any addenda issued thereto that are on file at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Mattawa, Washington. The Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly after the time and date stated above. Proposals are to be submitted only on the form provided with the Bid Documents. All Proposals must be accompanied by a certified check, postal money order, cashiers check, or Proposal bond payable to the "City of Mattawa" and in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the total Proposal amount. Bid Documents for this project are available free-of-charge at the following website: http://gobids.grayandosborne.com. Bidders are encouraged to register in order to receive automatic email notification of future addenda and to be placed on the Bidders List. For assistance, please call (509) 453 4833. Contract questions shall be directed only to the office of the Project Engineer. Financing of the Project has been provided by City of Mattawa, Washington and the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board. The City of Mattawa expressly reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive minor irregularities or informalities in any Proposal. (Signed) ANABEL MARTINEZ CITY CLERK #03019/441680 Pub: March 3, 10, 2021

SMALL WORKS ROSTER Columbia Basin Hydropower is preparing a small works roster of responsible contractors who request to submit bid quotations on contracted construction projects of less than $300,000 to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. To request to be placed on the roster, submit business name and contact information to: info@cbhydropower.org. #03002/437328 Pub: February 17, 24, 2021 & March 3, 2021

STATE OF WASHINGTON Lease No. 12-B69952 Lease Option 1: Nine-Year Eight-Month Irrigated Agriculture Lease Lease Option 2: 24-Year Eight-Month Orchard/Vineyard Lease Department of Natural Resources (DNR) offers for lease at Sealed Bid Public Auction a tract of land described as SE 1/4 Section 36, Township 15 North, Range 23 East, W.M., excepting therefrom that portion described as the west 900.00 feet of the S1/2 SW 1/4 SW1/4 consisting of approximately 146.3 acres, in Grant County, Washington. Bidder may select one of two lease options: 100.6 irrigated agriculture acres, or 133.54 acres for development to orchard or vineyard. See proposed leases for rental terms. Lease covenants may be examined at the Grant County Courthouse in Ephrata, DNR Southeast Region Office located at 713 Bowers Rd, Ellensburg, WA 98926, or the office of the Commissioner of Public Lands, Olympia, WA. Sealed Bid Auction will be held at the DNR's Southeast Region office on April 6, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Bids must be received by US Mail before auction date due to DNR office closure. For a bidder packet or more information contact Tim Kopf at 509-528-2894. HILARY S. FRANZ, Commissioner of Public Lands #03018/441563 Pub: March 3, 2021

OTHELLO SCHOOL DSITRICT NO. 147-163-55 ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL PROPERTY (TERRA GOLD FARMS PROPERTY) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Othello School District, Adams County, Washington (the "District") is selling a parcel of real property commonly known as the site of the former Terra Gold Farms and located south of Lee Road between 7th and 14th Avenue (the "Terra Gold Farms Property") which is no longer required for school district purposes. The Terra Gold Farms Property is legally described as Othello Tracts Less Lot 1, Lee & 14th Short Plat under Parcel No. 1529030682655. The Terra Gold Farms Property shall be sold via closed bid, under a Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which will be provided upon demand. Prospective purchasers shall execute a copy of the purchase and sale agreement and include a bid amount in the space provided therein. Such an executed purchase and sale agreement shall constitute an offer to contract with the District and does not become a legally binding contract until the Board accepts the bid as given. The Board may reject any and all bids and may waive informalities or irregularities in the bid process. The Board shall award the accepted bid at the special public meeting of the Board to be held at the District Administration offices at the location of 1025 S First Ave., Othello, WA 99344. All unaccepted bids to purchase the Terra Gold Farms Property shall thereafter be null and void. The deadline for submission of sealed bids for the purchase of the Terra Gold Farms Property to the District is 5:00 p.m., April 23, 2021. Bids shall be submitted to the District Administration offices at the location of 1025 S First Ave., Othello, WA 99344. For further information or to request a copy of the purchase and sale agreement, please contact Dr. Chris Hurst, Superintendent, at (509) 488-2659 Ext. 1003. OTHELLO SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 147-163-55 ADAMS COUNTY, WASHINGTON /s/Kenneth C. Hurst Sr. Dr. Kenneth "Chris" Hurst Sr. Superintendent and Secretary of the Board #03009/440464 Pub: March 3, 2021

OTHELLO CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Othello City Council will hold a public hearing to review an amendment to the development agreement with Sand Hill Estates LLC. The public hearing will be held during the regular Council meeting Monday, March 22, at 6:30 pm at Othello City Hall, Council Chambers, 500 E. Main St, Othello, WA. All Council meetings are open to the public and may be attended in person or virtually on GoToMeetings. The link will be available on the city website othello.gov and the City of Othello Facebook page. The Council Chambers are handicap accessible. Arrangements to reasonably accommodate special needs, including accessibility or an interpreter, will be made upon receiving 24-hour advance notice. For additional information contact the City of Othello at 509-488-5686. Tania Morelos City Clerk #03016/441525 Pub: March 3, 2021