Newspaper Publication of Legal Notices

Dakota County is issuing a Request for Bids for newspaper publication of required legal notices, official proceedings, delinquent‑property tax notices, and financial statements for the 2027‑2029 period. Qualified legal newspapers must submit separate bids for each publication type, using the Minnesota Newspaper Association pricing formula, and provide sample reproductions, insurance certificates, and required certifications. The contract is a three‑year term, with the first publications scheduled for March‑April 2027, and the award expected at the January 5 2027 Board meeting. • Separate bids required for each notice type (legal notices, official proceedings, delinquent real‑estate notices, and financial statements). • Bids must be sealed, labeled “2027‑2029 Newspaper Publishing Bid,” and delivered by 11:00 a.m. on Nov 23 2026 to the County Manager’s office. • Publisher must meet Minnesota statutory requirements, use Helvetica 7‑pt type, and calculate costs via the MNA index‑per‑lower‑case‑alphabet formula; a second‑publication insert fee must be quoted for the financial statement.