Description: THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. The response should be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. The Department of Natural Resources would like to purchase printed advertisements in local newspapers in identified areas to communicate significant changes to the CWD surveillance plan, mandatory CWD testing areas, and new carcass disposal rules. These ads are for fall hunting dates in October and November 2026. Only printing advertising in local newspapers is part of this Request for Bids. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted in writing to katy.mccann@state.mn.us no later than October 20, 2:00 PM CST. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response. If you need assistance, please contact the SWIFT Vendor Assistance Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and then Option 1. \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018810** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows “Unknown”, then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyMN
Posted
Oct 15, 2026
Oct 23, 2026
To purchase printed advertisements in local newspapers in identified areas to communicate significant changes to the CWD surveillance plan, mandatory CWD testing areas, and new carcass disposal rules.
CityGA
Posted
Nov 18, 2025
Oct 8, 2030
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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
State AgencyMN
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources intends to establish a sole-source agreement with Learfield for advertisements aimed at hunting audiences across Minnesota, sharing information about deer hunting and Chronic Wasting Disease regulations. The notice says Learfield can reach 78 affiliated radio stations across Minnesota, while MNN covers 84 of the state’s 87 counties through one point of contact and one invoice. The state identifies this as a single-source posting, not a formal RFB or RFP, and says no solicitation documents are available for download.
StateMN
Posted
Oct 12, 2026
Oct 19, 2026
This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. This posting is not a Request for Bid (RFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP). The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources intends to establish an agreement with Learfield for advertisements for hunting audiences across MN to share important information about deer hunting and CWD regulations. No other company can reach 78 affiliated radio stations across MN. MNN covers 84 of the 87 counties in MN with one point of contact and one invoice. If there are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, contact Kyle Ballantyne at kyle.ballantyne@state.mn.us before Monday, October 19, 2026 at 2:00pm Central Time. Include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line, or you may call the HelpLine at 651-296-2600(MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities; 711 or (1-800-627-3529) \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **UNKNOWN** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows “Unknown”, then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.
