Bid Advertisement

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Sealed bids will be received by the Powder River County Commissioners, Broadus, Montana in the Commissioners’ Office at 119 N. Park Avenue, Broadus, Montana, until Friday, January 30, 2026 at 1PM MST for the construction of PRC Manor Renovations in Broadus, Montana.  All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at this time.

PROJECT OVERVIEW: Bathing suite remodels, Administration suite addition/remodel, and other improvements throughout the facility.

STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTE COMPLIANCE: Each bidder will comply with all fair labor practices and state statutes.

ADA/EEO: Request accommodation or additional information from Cynde Jo Gatlin, Clerk & Recorder, Powder River Co., 119 N. Park Avenue, Broadus, Montana 59317, (406) 436-2361 (phone), or (406) 436-2151 (fax), by Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1PM MST.  Alternative accessible formats of this notice are available upon request.

BID SECURITY: Each bid will be accompanied by Bid Security in the amount of not less than TEN PERCENT (10%) of the total amount of the bid.

PERFORMANCE, LABOR & MATERIAL BOND: Successful bidders shall, upon signature of the contract, furnish an approved Performance Bond, and Labor & Material Payment Bond, each in the amount of ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) of the contract.

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Drawings and Specifications, including Bidding Documents and Conditions of the Agreement, may be examined at the office of the Architect, SDI Architects + Design, 909 Main Street, Miles City, MT 59301, 406-234-0777 (phone).

PRE-BID WALK-THROUGH: A pre-bid walk-through of the project will be conducted by the Architect on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 11AM MST. While attendance is not mandatory, the lack of inspection of the conditions under which the Contract will be performed will be a consideration in award of bids and review of sub-contractors. Walk-through will be held at project site.

WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: No Bidder may withdraw their Bid for at least THIRTY (30) days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids, except as noted in the Instructions to Bidders.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities, to evaluate the bids submitted and to accept the proposal which best serves the interests of the Owner.

Important Notice: IRS Form 1095 Requests

Dear Employees,

Please be advised that Powder River County will no longer automatically provide IRS Form 1095. If you require a copy of this form, you must submit a written request in advance to the Clerk & Recorder’s Office.

How to Request:

• Submit your written request by mail or in person to:
  Clerk & Recorder’s Office
  PO Box 200
  Broadus, MT  59317

• Include your full name, mailing address, and contact information.

Requests must be received prior to issuance. Forms will not be provided without a written request.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clerk & Recorder’s Office at 406-436-2361 or email tgorder@prcomt.gov.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Powder River County Clerk & Recorder’s Office

2026 Notice for Board Vacancies:

Powder River County has county board positions that will term as of December 31, 2025.

Interested parties may contact the Clerk and Recorders office or the Commissioner’s office by January 29, 2026, to be placed on the potential appointment list.

For current board members that their term is up but would like to continue public service please contact the offices as well. Per Montana Law the commission is required to wait 30 days to appoint the vacancy.

The board will meet on January 30, 2026, to conduct board appointments.

The following Board Positions are Open:

Airport Board  - 1 position

Cemetery Board -  1 position

Compensation Board – 1 position

District Weed Board – 2 positions

Fair Board - 2 positions

Predator Control Board – 2 positions

Social Service - 2 position

Tax Appeal Board – 1 position 

Willow Crossing Cemetery Board – 2 positions

Clerk & Recorder               436-2361
Commissioners                 436-2657

Powder River County Commissioners would like to remind the residents of Powder River County of the Junk Vehicle Program funded through the State of Montana. This program is intended to help residents dispose of any junk vehicle at no cost. Contact Cass Zimmer at 935-2240 for vehicle removal.