Byllesby Dam Interpretation

Dakota County seeks a qualified vendor to research, write, design, and coordinate the production and installation of a single 28″ × 36″ interpretive signage panel for the Lake Byllesby Dam exhibit, plus associated web content. The contractor will be responsible for historical research, content creation, graphic design adhering to accessibility standards, coordination with the fabricator, and compliance with State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) review. The scope includes three scheduled review meetings, submission of print‑ready files, and delivery of all final deliverables to the county. • Research historic, engineering, and cultural information for Lake Byllesby Dam; conduct site visits and archive work. • Develop interpretive text, source photographs, and create inclusive graphic design for a 28″ × 36″ panel. • Manage SHPO review, produce print‑ready files, and coordinate installation logistics; provide web‑compatible content for county website.