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Hydroelectric Facility Interpretation Services

Eagan, MinnesotaMinnesota, USADue Friday, October 16, 2026
Client
Eagan, Minnesota
RFP Number
ANIM-9868
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
Graphics and Animation
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Description

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The government authority located in Eagan, Minnesota, requires hydroelectric facility interpretation services for the Lake Byllesby Hydroelectric Facility. The scope encompasses developing an interpretive framework and content, providing graphic design, coordinating the fabrication of one interpretive panel, and creating companion webpage content. Work tasks include reviewing existing historical records, locating photos, outlining panel text, acquiring photo permissions with fees, utilizing inclusive design for diverse audiences, incorporating grant logos, and reviewing interpretive design standards. Eligible USA onshore organizations must comply with Minnesota business laws and maintain required insurance, including Workers' Compensation and Commercial General Liability. Applicants must digitally submit proposals under 10 MB via email or an FTP link by October 16, 2026, at 4:00 PM CST, and send questions by October 9, 2026. Submittals must remain valid for at least 120 days and include a signed submittal letter, key personnel qualifications, firm experience, references, standard assurances, conflict of interest statements, trade secret forms, a project schedule, and a fee proposal detailing hourly rates, direct costs, and an overall not-to-exceed fee.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from RFPByllesbyDamInterpretation.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

Dakota County, Minnesota is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide an interpretive framework, content development, graphic design, and fabrication coordination for one interpretive panel, along with companion webpage content for the Lake Byllesby Hydroelectric Facility. The total project budget is $20,000. Eligible responders must meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards and be registered to conduct business in Minnesota.

Issued by
Dakota County, Minnesota
Question Period
October 2-9, 2026
Questions Answered, Addendum Issued
October 12, 2026
Proposals Due
Friday, October 16, 2026 (4PM Central Standard Time)
How to submit
Electronic via email or FTP link
Submission details
One electronic copy in PDF format smaller than 10 MB submitted via email or emailed link to an FTP site by 4:00 p.m. Central Standard Time.
Estimated value
$20,000
Place of performance
Lake Byllesby Regional Park, Dakota County, Minnesota
Insurance and bonding
Employer's Liability coverage no less than $500,000; Commercial General Liability; Professional Liability; Business Automobile Liability; Network security and privacy liability insurance not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence with $4,000,000 aggregate.

How proposals are evaluated

Qualifications and experience of the firm relating to previous similar projects
Project team – qualifications and experience of the Project Manager and key staff and sub-consultants proposed to work on the project, experience on previous similar projects, and availability of the key staff
Ability to meet professional qualification standards as defined in the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards
Grasp of project requirements - the firm’s analysis, interview preparation, and level of interest
Project approach/methodology – Strategy to accomplish RFP requirements, creativity, and problem-solving
Fee estimate – understanding total project cost toward the project deliverables

Scope of work

  • Development of an interpretive framework, content, and graphic design for one interpretive panel
  • Coordination of the fabrication of one interpretive panel
  • Preparation of content for a companion webpage on the Dakota County website
  • Review of existing Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) documentation
  • Location, identification, and photo acquisition of historical photos or graphics including associated fees and permissions
  • Inclusive design of interpretive panels considering diverse audiences of varying abilities
  • Drafting meeting agendas, materials, and summaries for a kickoff meeting and at least three review meetings
  • Compliance of all deliverables with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) terms and review

Minimum qualifications

  • Must meet professional qualification standards as defined by the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards
  • Compliance with Minnesota law governing transaction of business in the State of Minnesota, active/in good standing status with the Minnesota Secretary of State

Documents to include with the bid

  • Letter of Submittal
  • Key Personnel descriptions and qualifications
  • Qualifications and Experience description
  • Fee Proposal
  • Project Schedule
  • Three references for similar projects
  • Statement of Compliance for Standard Assurances (Attachment A) and Insurance Terms (Attachment B)
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Attachment C)
  • Trade Secret Information Form (Attachment D)

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