Legals for February, 20 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT BASIN REFRIGERATION & HEATING | INC., a Washington corporation, | CASE NO.: 24-2-01035-1 | JUDGMENT NO.: Plaintiff, | | SHERIFF’S PUBLIC NOTICE OF vs. | SALE OF REAL PROPERTY | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL | *** EIGHT MONTH TRADING COMPANY, LLC, a Washingto | REDEMPTION*** limited liability company, | | Defendants | | The Superior Court of Grant County has directed the undersigned Sheriff of Grant County to sell the property described to satisfy a judgment in the above entitled action: THAT PORTION OF FARM UNIT 234, FIRST REVISION OF IRRIGATION BLOCK 42, COLUMBIA BASIN PROJECT, AS PER PLAT FILED SEPTEMBER 29, 1953, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID FARM UNIT; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’47” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1120.81 FEET; THENCE NORTH 01°29’58” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1103.43 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUING NORTH 01°29’58” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89°59’47” WEST, A DISTANCE OF 1090 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID FARM UNIT 234; THENCE SOUTH 03°03’51” WEST ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID FARM UNIT, A DISTANCE OF 400 FEET, MORE OR LESS TO A POINT 1104.62 FEET NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF FARM UNIT 234; THENCE SOUTH 89°59’47” EAST, A DISTANCE OF 1090.64 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING. SITUATE IN THE COUNTY OF GRANT, STATE OF WASHINGTON APN TAX PARCEL NO.: 19-0930-005 Commonly known as: 5735 RD L SE Moses Lake, WA 98837 The sale of the described property is to take place at 10:30 am on the 21st day of March 2025 at the main lobby of the Grant County Courthouse, Ephrata, Washington The judgment debtor can avoid the sale by paying the judgment amount of $60,434.64 plus interest, costs and fees before the sale date. For the exact amount, contact the attorney at the address stated below. Dated this 5th day of February 2025 at Ephrata, WA 98823. JOSEPH M. KRIETE, Sheriff By: Amy Blair, Civil Specialist cc: Larson Fowles, PLLC 821 East Broadway Ave., Se. 8 Moses Lake, WA 98837 Telephone: (509) 765-6700 Fax: (509) 765-6710 #03003/32562 Pub: February 13, 20, 27, 2025 & March 6, 2025
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY The Moses Lake City Council is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Planning Commission. Qualified applicants must reside in or within one mile of the City Limits during the duration of the appointment. The purpose of the Planning Commission is to review and make recommendations to the Moses Lake City Council on land use planning matters related to the orderly and coordinated growth of the city, including: amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, amendments to the Zoning Code including changes to the official zoning map which are of general applicability, amendments to the subdivision code and environmental regulations, amendments to the shoreline master program, development of affordable housing policies, and other actions request or remanded by the City Council. The Planning Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by a majority vote of the City Council without regard to political affiliation. Meetings are held on the Thursday following the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The current vacancy will be for an unexpired term scheduled to end December 31, 2028, and upon request be considered for reappointment at the end of this term in accordance to MLMC 2.08.740. Interested persons need to complete the online Boards and Commissions application. Position is open until filled. Contact Interim Community Development Director Vivian Ramsey if you have questions regarding this position at [email protected] or 509-764-3749. #02058/32813 Pub: February 20, 2025
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID Sealed bids will be received for the following project: PROJECT NUMBER: EW-C0600 PROJECT TITTLE: Sun Lakes–Dry Falls State Parks – Domestic Test Well – Visitor Center Renovations PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project includes drilling one replacement test well at Sun Lakes-Dry Falls State Park and shall include the well, well test pumping, and water quality sampling and analysis for use of the well as a domestic water source for the existing water system at the Dry Falls Visitor’s Center. The existing well will be decommissioned after construction of new well and testing completed. The existing water system will not be modified as part of this project. PROJECT LOCATION: The project is located near Dry Falls State Park Visitor Center, approximately 5 miles from Coulee City, WA (Grant County). New well to be drilled on Grant County Parcel 162111000/162110000, as marked by the Owner. ESTIMATED BID RANGE: $133,500.00 - $150,000.00 PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE: David Brown PROCUREMENT COORDINATOR Manuel Iglesias PREBID WALKTHROUGH: No pre-bid meeting will be held. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Denis Felton at (509) 632-5136 office, (509) 683-3381 cell, to request access to visit the proposed well site. For other project related questions, contact Sam Mineer, P.E. at J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc. – (509) 458-3727. SUBMITTAL DUE DATE/TIME: 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 ELECTRONIC BIDDING: Bidders are required to register as vendors on the MRSC Bonfire Procurement Portal https://mrscrosters.bonfirehub.com to be eligible to submit bids. All bid submissions must be completed electronically through the State Parks Public Opportunities section of the portal. Bidders must use the official Bid Proposal Form, provided as part of the electronic bid documents, ensuring that all required fields are properly filled out and submitted before the deadline. (See Bonfire support details further down.) PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ADDENDA, AND PLAN HOLDERS LIST: Contractors can access plans and specifications through the State Parks Public Opportunities-MRSC Bonfire Procurement Portal at https://mrscrosters.bonfirehub.com/portal. Important: Bidders are encouraged to “Register as a Prime/GC Interest” on the project details page of the MRSC Rosters Bonfire Procurement Portal to be placed on the Bidders List. This service is free for Prime Bidders, Subcontractors, and Vendors interested in bidding on this project. Additionally, plans and specifications are available through Builders Exchange Washington, Inc. at http://www.bxwa.com. Posted Projects”; “Public Works”, “Washington State Parks and Recreation. Bidders have the option to access Bid Documents, including Specifications and Drawings, at www.parks.wa.gov/contracts by clicking on the Construction Projects link for reference purposes. However, the official channel for bid notifications and addenda is the State Parks Public Opportunities-MRSC Rosters Bonfire Portal, and bidders should rely on it for the most up-to-date information. PLANS MAY ALSO BE VIEWED THROUGH: Associated Builders And Contractors, Spokane WA; Tri City Construction Council, Kennewick WA; Daily Journal of Commerce, Seattle WA; Weekly Construction Reporter, Bellingham WA; Daily Journal Of Commerce Plan Center, Portland OR; Lower Columbia Contractor Plan Center, Longview WA; Abadan Spokane Plan Center, Spokane WA; ARC Document Solutions, Seattle, WA; Associated General Contractors, Boise, ID; Dodge Construction, Bedford, MA; Hermiston Plan Center, Hermiston, OR; Contractor Plan Center, Clackamas, OR; Wenatchee Plan Center, Wenatchee, WA; Spokane Regional Plan Center, Spokane, WA; Associated General Contractors, Spokane, WA; Walla Walla Valley Plan Center, Walla Wall, WA; Yakima Plan Center, Yakima, WA. TECHNICAL QUESTIONS regarding this project shall be directed to: Mr. Samuel Mineer, Project Engineer, [email protected], J-U-B ENGINEERS, Inc., 999 W. Riverside Avenue, Suite 700, Spokane, WA 99201, phone (509) 458-3727. BID RESULTS will be published on the State Parks Public Opportunities-MRSC Rosters Bonfire Portal https://mrscrosters.bonfirehub.com/portal following the bid opening and in the Construction Projects section at www.parks.wa.gov/contracts after the bid submittal. This practice ensures that those involved and interested can readily view bid outcomes, enhancing transparency and efficiency in the bidding process. THE STATE OF WASHINGTON PREVAILING WAGE RATES are applicable for this public works project. Bidders are responsible to verify and use the most recent prevailing wage rates. The “Effective Date” for this project is the bid submittal time and date above. BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY will be evaluated for this project. In determining bidder responsibility, the Agency shall consider an overall accounting of the criteria set forth in Division 00 – Instructions To Bidders. Please direct questions regarding this subject to the Project Representative. MANDATORY 15% APPRENTICE LABOR HOURS of the total labor hours are a requirement of this construction contract. Voluntary workforce diversity goals for this apprentice participation are identified in the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders may contact the Department of Labor & Industries, Apprenticeship Section, to obtain information on available apprenticeship programs. SUBCONTRACTOR LISTINGS: Per RCW 39.30.060, when the bid proposal combined with any alternates totals one million dollars or more, the Bidder must list the Subcontractors they intend to use for structural steel, rebar installation, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical work on the Subcontractor Utilization List form for this project. ACCESS EQUITY: The successful Bidder is required to complete their vendor registration in Access Equity, a secure B2GNow online vendor management system. Prime Contractors already registered with B2GNow for any public entity must ensure their information is up to date. The system can be accessed either directly at https://omwbe.diversitycompliance.com/ or via the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) website at https://omwbe.wa.gov/. FOR THIS PROJECT, VOLUNTARY DIVERSITY GOALS HAVE BEEN SET: 10% for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), 6% for Women’s Business Enterprises (WBE), 5% for Washington Small Businesses, and 5% for Veteran-owned businesses. While meeting these goals is not mandatory, it is strongly encouraged to promote diversity in business participation. Bidders may contact the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprise (OMWBE) at: http://omwbe.wa.gov/ to obtain information on certified firms. Bidders may also utilize Washington Small Businesses registered in WEBS at https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/ and Veteran-owned Businesses at https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-their-families/veteran-ownedbusinesses/vob-search. Washington State Parks reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities. STATE OF WASHINGTON PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION CONTRACTS AND GRANTS For assistance with the Bonfire Vendor Registration Process, please visit the following link: Vendor Registration Support For guidance on the Bonfire Bid Submission Process, refer to this link: Bid Submission Support Additional Bonfire Vendor Support resources, including support articles and instructional videos, are available at: Bonfire Vendor Support If vendors experience any technical issues, they can contact Bonfire Support via email at [email protected]. #02059/32832 Pub: February 20 & 21, 2025
SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON FOR THE COUNTY OF GRANT IN RE THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE: | NO: 25-4-00020-13 CHERYL MARCELLA ANDREWS | PROBATE NOTICE OF CREDITORS RICHARD LEE ANDREWS, | | RCW 11.40.030 Deceased. | The personal representative named below have 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: February 13, 2025 Date of first publication: February 20, 2025 Personal Representative: Kelly Kirkendall Attorney for Personal Representative: Huberdeau Law Office, PS Address for Mailing or Service: 821 E. Sharon Ave., Moses Lake, WA 98837 /sKelly Kirkendall Kelly Kirkendall, Personal Representative By: /sJeremy 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 #03016/32845 Pub: February 20, 27, 2025 & March 6, 2025
Request for Proposal: Adams County Hearing Examiner Services. Adams County is seeking Requests for Proposals from individuals and firms interested in serving as the Adams County Hearing Examiner beginning in April 2025. BACKGROUND Unincorporated Adams County has a population of approximately 18,728 people. The County encompasses approximately 1,928 square miles. Approximately 7.14 square miles are within the cities. The County’s Building and Planning Department consists of 4 full-time employees. The County has operated for decades with a Board of Adjustment, handling quasi-judicial review of various land use applications and related appeals, with the assistance of the Building and Planning Department. The Board of County Commissioners recently adopted ordinances to implement a Hearing Examiner system for a majority of these matters effective February 05, 2025. In 2024 Adams County conducted approximately 4 quasi-judicial hearings that would have been conducted by the Hearings Examiner if the new system had been in effect during that time period. The Board seeks qualifications and proposals from individuals and firms desiring to provide the services of a Hearing Examiner to begin in February 2025. The Hearing Examiner will conduct quasi-judicial hearings on land use matters on behalf of the County and makes decisions supported by findings and conclusions. The Hearing Examiner may also conduct other hearings as provided by statute, ordinance or Board of Commissioner direction. The Hearing Examiner will be an independent contractor and not an employee of the County. SCOPE OF SERVICES The successful applicant with whom the County contracts shall perform the general duties of the Hearing Examiner as set forth in Adams County Ordinance No. O-01-2025, as now in effect or as hereafter amended, and the specific duties specified throughout the County code. A copy of this ordinance may be found on the County’s website at https://www.co.adams.wa.us/. In general Adams County’s Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings and decide matters related to land development applications, which include but are not limited to: · Applications for conditional use permits; · Applications for variances; · Appeals of State Environmental Policy Act determinations; · Plat vacations and alterations; · Applications for shoreline permits; · Applications for any other identified land use regulatory permits which may be required by ordinance; Both daytime and evening hearings may be conducted on an as-needed basis. These hearings have generally been scheduled as needed on the third Thursday at the Adams County Cedar Street Conference room in Othello, Washington. Scheduling is by consultation with the Adams County Building and Planning Director. Hearing recording and other meeting support services to be provided by County staff. Decisions are generally required to be issued within 10 business days of the conclusion of all testimony pursuant to the County code. The County’s Building and Planning Department will provide preparation of case files and records; staff support during hearings; will set agendas in consultation with the Examiner; prepare legal notices; provide reproduction, mailing and distribution of notices and decisions; and a staff recommendation for each application. The Hearing Examiner will be responsible for preparing proposed Hearing Examiner Rules of Procedure for review and concurrence by the County and proposing any revisions to those that are believed to be appropriate after the rules have been adopted. The Hearing Examiner’s performance will be evaluated pursuant to the following guidelines and measures of effectiveness: 1. The logic of findings and conclusions and the reasoning of decisions. 2. The decorum, demeanor and effectiveness of his or her management and conduct of the proceedings. 3. The efficiency, effectiveness and service demonstrated, including cost effectiveness, timeliness, and responsiveness. 4. Quality of reports, including format, clarity, comprehensibility, timeliness, thoroughness, completeness, grasp of issues presented, and familiarity with relevant criteria, policies, regulations and/or law. Prior to beginning work, the Hearing Examiner will be required to procure and maintain, at his or her expense and for the duration of the contract, comprehensive automobile liability insurance at statutorily required limits and workers’ compensation coverage if applicable as required by the State of Washington The insurance must be placed with insurers in accordance with the contract. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS Interested parties should submit a: · Letter of Interest – no more than one page in length that includes contact information and signature. The letter should state the educational degree(s) held by the person, institutions issuing such degree(s) and the date such degree(s) were issued. If the proposal is submitted by a law firm, information on all attorneys anticipated to provide services must be provided. · Summary of qualifications, experience, and availability – this must be no more than four pages in length. It should summarize the applicant’s qualifications to be a Hearing Examiner, including his/her relevant experience as a Hearing Examiner or other type of administrative judge, experience with land use law, environmental law, shoreline laws, and building codes. For judicial or quasi-judicial experience, please list jurisdictions, types of cases, number of cases and approximate dates such work was performed. · Method and approach – a one-to-two-page summary of the applicant’s approach to providing Hearing Examiner services, including but not limited to a description of applicant’s support staff and how applicant will have the ability to meet decision deadlines. · Example of written work – at least two examples of the applicant’s written decisions, preferably as a Hearings Examiner, must be provided. · Example of Rules of Procedure. The County’s Hearing Examiner is authorized to adopt rules of procedure. An example of rules of procedure that the Hearing Examiner has previously used is requested if applicable. · Professional references – at least two professional references, including phone numbers and other contact information. No more than one page. · Fee Proposal – a detailed description of the proposed compensation required by the applicant. Specify whether the proposal is for a lump sum annual fee, a cost per hour fee or a combination of lump sum and cost per hour fees. Specify whether mileage, travel time and/or out of pocket expenses are factored into the fee proposal QUESTIONS Questions regarding this RFP may be directed to the County’s Building and Planning Director in writing via e-mail to [email protected] no later than March 12, 2025. Unauthorized contact regarding this RFP with other County employees may result in disqualification. Any oral communications will be considered unofficial and non-binding on the County. Questions will be answered in writing no later than March 04, 2025. PROCESS AND TIMELINE FOR SELECTION The County’s intended process and timeline for selecting a contractor is as follows: · February 19, 2025 - RFP release · March 04, 2025 - 5:00 PM – Deadline for applicant questions · March 07, 2025 - Responses to applicant questions in writing · March 12, 2025 - 5:00 PM – Deadline for RFP submittals · March 13, 2025, to March 21, 2025 – Consideration of submittals by County and selection of candidate(s) to be interviewed; interviews and identification of the preferred candidate to recommend to County Commissioners. · April 11, 2025- Contract in place INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS All responses to the RFP must be received at the County’s Planning Department by 5:00 PM on March 12, 2025. Submittals received after the deadline will not be considered. All proposals should be submitted and addressed to: Andie Lorenz Director of Building and Planning Adams County Building and Planning 449 E Cedar Blvd Othello WA, 99344 All proposals shall either be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked “RFP Hearing Examiner” or sent via e-mail to [email protected]. CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS The County reserves the right to negotiate with the highest ranked applicant that, in the County’s opinion, has submitted a proposal that is the “best value” to the County. Negotiations my include, but are not limited to, matters such as contract details, contract payment dates, service requirements, and minor changes to the scope of services. CONTRACT The initial contract shall be for one year but may be renewed at the parties’ mutual agreement for a second year. Should the applicant wish to propose changes to the contract terms and conditions, the desired changes must be identified in the applicant’s proposal. The County is under no obligation to accept such proposed changes and may reject an applicant’s proposal based on proposed changes unacceptable to the County. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 1. The County reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to waive irregularities and informalities in the submittal and evaluation process and to change the selection process or timeline. 2. The County reserves the right to request clarification of information submitted, and to request additional information from any proposer. 3. The contract resulting from acceptance of a proposal by the County shall be in a form supplied by the County and shall reflect the specifications in this RFP. A copy of the County’s contract is available for review. This RFP does not obligate the County to accept or contracts for any expressed or implied services. 4. The County shall not be responsible for any costs incurred by an interested party in preparing, submitting or presenting its response to the RFP. 5. All submitted documents are public records and subject to disclosure. 6. Submission of a proposal will signify the applicant’s agreement that its proposal and the content thereof are valid for 30 days following the submission deadline unless otherwise agreed to in writing by both parties. #02061/32868 Pub: February 20 & 27, 2025
STATE OF WASHINGTON DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR SEASONAL CHANGE/TRANSFER OF WATER RIGHT UNDER ONE (1) GROUND WATER CERTIFICATE TAKE NOTICE: That Marlin Hutterian Brethren of Marlin, WA, on February 10, 2025, has made application for seasonal change/transfer of water right in order to add a point of withdrawal and change the place of use as granted under Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01384. That Ground Water Certificate No. G3-01384 authorizes the withdrawal of 1068 gallons per minute, 1280-acre feet per year, from April 1 to October 31, each year, for the irrigation of 320 acres. That authorized point of withdrawal is from a well located within the S½NW¼ of Section 10, T. 20 N., R. 34 E.W.M., Adams County, WA. That the authorized place of use is located within the W½ of Section 10, T. 20 N., R. 34 E.W.M.: LESS roads, Adams County, WA. That they propose to add one additional well located within the NE¼NE¼ of Section 1, T. 20 N., R. 29 E.W.M., Grant County, WA. That they propose to change a portion of the place of use to the SE¼ of Section 32, T. 21 N., R. 30 E.W.M., Grant County, WA. All within Adams and Grant County, Washington. Protests or objections to approval of this application must include a detailed statement of the basis for objections; protests must be accompanied by a fifty-($50.00) dollar recording fee and filed with the Department of Ecology, at the address shown below, within thirty (30) days from February 20, 2025. #02062/32884 Pub: February 20 & 27, 2025