Blowdown Wildfire Prevention Billboards

2026-11-03

SCOPE OF ADDENDUM Clarification of the following language : 3 . 3 Billboards need to be visible to the right of your vehicle as you are driving , they should not be placed across a center median area on the opposing side . This only applies if the highway is one way with a non - highway median , for example grass , forest , etc . in between north and southbound lanes , or east and westbound lanes . For highways with two lane traffic going in opposite directions , it is suitable to place a billboard on either side based on other billboard placement on that highway already . The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources ( DNR ) intends to acquire blowdown wildfire prevention billboard advertising with the below specifications : COPYRIGHT AND ART OWNERSHIP DNR retains all rights to any artwork or logos they have supplied for the creation of these item ( s ). All preparation work , negatives / positives , plates , dies , color separations , etc . also constitute the intellectual property of the DNR . Any use of this matter , in any form , must be approved by the DNR . All artwork , cd ' s , electronic or physical hard copies , or any other documents obtained from the DNR for this job must be returned to the DNR upon completion of the project . Logos , artwork and / or images cannot be used for non - DNR productions without separate DNR approval . All work is to be done in - house , or , if sub - contracted , the vendor / supplier assumes all responsibility for quality , workmanship , timeliness and price . Artwork will be provided by the DNR . GENERAL TERMS 1 . 1 Responders are required to comply with all specifications and include all aspects of project per billboard in unit price . 1 . 2 Item ( s ) must meet all applicable codes and standards , must be sized and adjusted per the DNR specifications and must not exceed the manufacturer ’ s recommended use or standards , if any are in place . 1 . 3 If concerns arise or modifications are recommended by the vendor during the fulfillment process , the DNR must be notified immediately and the DNR will review and authorize or decline any suggested changes . BILLBOARD EXPECTATIONS FOR DURABILITY 2 . 1 The requested billboard signage must withstand weather conditions , but is not limited to , extreme wind , sleet , rain , snow , etc . 2 . 2 The Contract Vendor shall be responsible for the cost of any adjustments , parts , labor , travel , pickup and / or delivery charges that are a result of signage not remaining in place 2 . 4 The contract vendor shall be the single contact through which the DNR arranges warranty or replacement signage , if needed . 2 . 5 The DNR reserves the right to require the warranty work to be subcontracted if it facilitates and expedites the completion of the warranty work . 2 . 6 The warranty work shall be performed as soon as possible within a reasonable amount of time . 2 . 7 Upon completion of a repaired billboard , the DNR will need to approve the signage is adequate . DELIVERY DATES AND LOCATION 3 . 1 Advertising Campaign Delivery Date : Begins April 1 , 2026 , or as agreed upon between vendor and DNR . 3 . 2 Advertising campaign to be held for seven 4 week periods . 3 . 3 Billboards need to be visible to the right of your vehicle as you are driving , they should not be placed across a center median area on the opposing side . 3 . 4 Bidder / Supplier will provide one price that includes all production and installation per line . 3 . 5 One billboard per location . 3 . 6 Delivery address : various billboards as per below locations : Line 1 . Billboard on Hwy 2 east going toward Bemidji by Solway or Wilton , MN Line 2 . Billboard on Hwy 2 going west toward Bemidji ( Grace Lake ) or Cass Lake by Junction 371 Line 3 . Billboard by Park Rapids or Wadena Line 4 . Billboard by Hackensack or Walker going north on 371

Minnesota

2026-05-02