PREP WRESTLING: Brown crowned George Wild Champion; Liermann picks up four wins

PREP WRESTLING: Brown crowned George Wild Champion; Liermann picks up four wins

New Year's resolutions from Valley View

Valley View Elementary students share their New Year's Resolutions.

Boundary County residents have solid Bloomsday turn out

Legals for January, 27 2022

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Legals October 25, 2018

BOUNDARY COUNTY AIRPORT - REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Boundary County Airport is soliciting statements of qualifications and experience (SOQ) to be used in selecting a Principal Consultant to provide Architectural Engineering Services for Airport Development Projects for The Boundary County Airport. Services are outlined in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, Change 1, Section 1.4.2 (Development) for the following project(s): Equipment Procurement Equipment Storage Buildings Incidental Environmental Planning Avigation Easements Land Acquisition Taxiway and Runway Construction, Paving, and Maintenance Utility Improvements Lighting, Signage, Navaids, and Electrical Improvements Access Road Construction and Improvement Airfield Lighting Improvements and Upgrades Airport Infrastructure Extensions and Strengthening Wildlife Hazard Assessment Other Engineering Projects as Necessary The work may be accomplished during the course of multiple grants. All parties are advised that some of the services may not be required and that the Sponsor reserves the right to initiate additional procurement action for any of the services included in the initial procurement. If more than one party is selected, the expected projects to be performed by each party will be defined, together with the statement of work and the required services, at the time of the procurement action. The Sponsor will provide notification to each firm of the projects they are being awarded. Selection criteria contained in the FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-14E, will be applied with the following numerical rating factors assigned: SELECTION CRITERIA RATING Capability to perform all or most aspects of the project and recent experience 20 in airport projects comparable to the proposed task. Key personnel's professional qualifications and experience and availability for 15 the proposed project; their reputation and professional integrity and competence; and their knowledge of FAA regulations, policies, and procedures. Capability to meet schedules or deadlines. 10 Quality of projects previously undertaken and capability to complete projects 15 without having major cost escalations or overruns Qualifications and experience of sub-consultants regularly engaged by the 5 consultant under consideration. Capability of a branch office that will do the work to perform independently of the 10 home office, or conversely, its capability to obtain necessary support from the home office. The use of geographic location may be a selection criteria provided its application leaves an appropriate number of qualified firms, given the nature and size of the project, to compete for the contract Ability to furnish qualified inspectors for construction inspection if applicable. 5 Understanding of the project's potential challenges and the Sponsor's special 20 concerns. Degree of interest shown in undertaking the project and their familiarity with and 10 proximity to the geographic location of the project. Capability to incorporate and blend aesthetic and architectural concepts with the 10 project design while accomplishing the basic requirements that transportation facilities be functional, safe, and efficient. In meeting the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, evidence 5 documenting that the consultant met the DBE goal, or by documenting that it made adequate good faith efforts to meet the DBE goal. (See 49 CFR, § 26.53) Capability to conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for projects that are 10 particularly complex or have unique features. Order 5100.38, Chapter 3, Subsection 3-57; AC 150/5300-15, Use of Value Engineering for Engineering and Design of Airport Grant Projects; and AC 150/5370-10, Standards for Specifying Construction of Airports, contain additional guidance on VE studies. Upon review of the submitted material, The Boundary County Airport may select a consultant based on the submitted material, or reduce the list of applicants to approximately three (3) for oral presentation. A detailed scope of work will be developed with the selected consultant. Firm consulting fees will be negotiated, utilizing an independent cost estimate as necessary, for the services to be performed under an FAA grant as approved by the FAA. This contract is subject to the provisions of Executive Order 11246 (Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity) and to the provisions of Department of transportation Regulations 49 CFR Part 26 (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Participation). DBE firms are encouraged to submit. To be considered for these services, please provide three (3) copies, plus one (1) unbound copy of a Statement of Qualification (SOQ) no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before November 12, 2018. All responses must be submitted in a sealed envelope plainly marked "Statement of Qualifications - Airport Engineering and Planning Services." The Statement of Qualifications should not exceed 30 pages. Questions or comments and submittals should be addressed to Boundary County Airport Manager, 64602 Highway 2, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805. BFH Legal 10028 October 25, 2018 November 1, 2018

Wrestlers prepare for district meet

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Badgers track ends Timberlake's dominance, sends 29 athletes to state

Boys track ends Timberlake’s 17-year dominance in the 3A District 1 track meet and with the girls track sends 29 athletes to state.

Off to state: Boys hoops Ranked No. 2, District and League Champs

The top-seed Bonners Ferry Badgers swept the second-seeded Timberlake Tiggers in the best-of-3 game 3A District 1 Championship series at Bonners Ferry High last week.

SEASON PREVIEW: Football: IML includes Moscow and moved to 4A

Badger football will have two league games this year, as Moscow is now a league opponent.

Trustees vote to close Riverside

BONNERS FERRY —Riverside High students will transition to Bonners Ferry High School at semester’s end in January. The Boundary County School District 101 Board of Trustees voted 3-1 on Dec. 6 to move the students and close Riverside High School.

Aug. 20 Run for the Fallen an event to honor soldiers

The first Run For the Fallen in Idaho to take place will be held Saturday, Aug. 20.

Reporter, family remembers loved one

On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, my father told me to turn on the news, saying you aren’t going to believe what you see.

Bonners Ferry outlines drinking water quality

Recently published information regarding the city of Bonners Ferry drinking water quality and safety needs to be addressed so that customers understand the facts about the water that they drink.

Dr. King honored at the Pearl

On Saturday, Jan. 14, community members gathered at the Pearl Theater to commemorate the life and message of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The free event, which was sponsored by the Boundary County Human Rights Task Force, featured art, music, film and presentations by guest speakers.

County on the path to recovery

BONNERS FERRY — Boundary County Commissioners held a special meeting with city and county officials last Friday and again Monday morning to discuss damage control in the midst of the county’s recent state of emergency.

9B Arenacross revs up riders

BONNERS FERRY — Engines revved and dirt flew, as dirt bikes and their riders defied gravity, negotiating the custom track at the Boundary County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 29.

Assault, violence at the Moyie Mud Bog; bi-annual problem

I know I can count on two things every Mother’s Day weekend each year in Boundary County. First, that my husband will spoil me with love and my children will give me beautiful homemade cards from art class and shower me with tulips and lilacs (so carefully looted out of my very own flower beds.) Second, that a person, or persons will be a victim of violence or sexual assault while attending the bi-annual Moyie Mud Bog. The truly disturbing thing is this is not an isolated incident with a singular victim.

McGrane pays visit to local elections office

With local elections just around the corner, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane makes it clear that the system is safe, secure, and ready for Tuesday. McGrane, who toured North Idaho in advance of the Nov. 7 local elections, said the visits allowed him to touch base with county clerks and discuss election operations to ensure they have what they need for Tuesday.