NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to M.C.A., Sec. 7-1-2121, that Powder River County shall conduct a public hearing on May 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Powder River County Courthouse Election Room, to discuss the proposed rate increase for the daily rate charge at the Powder River Manor, pursuant to M.C.A., Sec. 7-6-4013.  

For further information, contact the Board of County Commissioners, PO Box 200, Broadus, Montana 59317; Phone 406-436-2657 or the Clerk and Recorder at 406-436-2361.

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR CONGREGATE MEALS 

Powder River County hereby invites for congregate bids for the elderly for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.  Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories.  Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties.  The following meal pattern is required:

            Meat or meat alternate- 3 servings
              Serving = 1-ounce cooked lean meat, poultry or fish, ½ cup beans, 1 egg

            Vegetables and fruit- 3 servings
              Vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked

             Fruit serving= ½ cup or 1 serving

             Grains- 2 servings 

             Milk or dairy equivalent- 1 serving

             Coffee or hot tea

The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update.  Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license.  The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor and other costs as necessary in providing the meals.  Meals may be served on site or catered to another location.  The location of meals served on site must be accessible to people with disabilities. Bids must be received by the hour of bid opening, which will be at 9:00 A.M. on Friday, May 30, 2025.  Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietician. 

Powder River County reserves the right to reject all bids.

INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR MEALS ON WHEELS 

Powder River County hereby invites for home delivered meal bids for the elderly from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.  Meals served must be acceptable to the elderly consumer, meet 1/3 RDA and provide a minimum of 600 calories.  Meals will be served on days and times mutually agreed upon by the two parties.  The following meal pattern is required:

            Meat or meat alternate- 3 servings
              Serving = 1-ounce cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish, ½ cup beans, 1 egg
       
           Vegetables and fruit- 3 servings
              Vegetable serving = 1 cup leafy greens or 1/2 cup cooked

            Fruit serving= ½ cup or 1 serving

            Grains- 2 servings 

            Milk or dairy equivalent- 1 serving

            Coffee or hot tea

The caterer is responsible for following all safety and sanitation regulations as established by the State of Montana under the 2013 Model Food Code for retail establishments, including the 2015 rule update.  Caterers must be inspected by the County Sanitarian and the Caterer must have the appropriate business license.  The caterer is responsible for paying all costs of food, supplies, labor, and other costs as necessary in providing the meals.  Meals must be delivered to the residence.  Bids must be received by the hour of bid opening, which will be at 9:30 A.M. on Monday, May 30, 2025.  Special consideration for the home delivered meal bid will be given for the services of a dietician. 

Powder River County reserves the right to reject all bids. 

County Auction

Powder River County will be holding the Bi-Annual Liquidation of Assets Silent Auction. The auction will be in the Courthouse Lobby and will begin May 1^st  and end at 1:00 pm on Friday, May 30, 2025. There will be no online bidding. Items must be paid for and picked up by Monday, June 2, 2025.