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Minnesota DNR Seeks 30 Local Newspaper Ad Insertions on CWD Rules

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking print-only newspaper advertising to inform hunters about chronic wasting disease rules and surveillance changes. - Government buyer: State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish and Wildlife Health; the Fish and Wildlife Health program is identified as the requesting office. Buyer contact: Katy E. McCann. - Requested service: Print 30 newspaper ad insertions—two in each of 15 named publications. Ads are specified as 10.056 x 9.93; measurement units are not stated. Printing is in scope; a broader communications campaign is not. - Named publications/vendors: Duluth News Tribune, Cloquet Pine Journal, Alexandria Echo Press, Bemidji Pioneer, Brainerd Dispatch, Detroit Lakes Tribune, The Forum, Park Rapids Enterprise, Perham Focus, Rochester Post Bulletin, Wadena Pine Journal, St. Cloud Live, Wilmar West Central, Worthington Globe, and Fergus Falls Journal. State-approved equivalents matching the intended audiences are permitted. - Content and audience: Communicate changes to the Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance plan, mandatory testing areas, and carcass disposal rules. The campaign is statewide, with emphasis on local newspapers serving southwest Minnesota and hunters. - OEMs: No product manufacturers or OEMs are identified; this is a newspaper advertising service requirement. - Estimated value and term: Estimated value is $20,000–$25,000. The anticipated performance period is October through November 2026, with an option to extend for up to 12 additional months.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for printed advertisements in local newspapers. The ads will communicate changes to the CWD surveillance plan, mandatory CWD testing areas, and carcass disposal rules for fall hunting dates in October and November 2026. The procurement covers printing advertisements only, with identified newspapers in Minnesota and state-approved equivalents listed in the price schedule. The RFB estimates a one-year contract value of $20,000 to $25,000; the anticipated contract term is October through November 2026, with an option to extend up to 12 months.

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