Seney Smokey Bear Specs and Design REVISED 7-18-2025.pdf
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- RFP-751-250000002772-2
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- Shiawassee County, Michigan
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This document is a Project Scope and Specifications for an electronic sign installation project by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) at the Seney Field Office located at 10785 State Hwy 77 in Seney, MI. The project requires the contractor to furnish and install two single-sided Daktronics GS6-60x75-15.85 RGB-@V full-color outdoor LED marquee displays, each 44" tall by 50" wide, with time and temperature features. The contractor will also pour concrete pier footings, fabricate and install post sign bases, install DNR-supplied Smokey the Bear and "Prevent Forest Fires" signs, trench and install underground electrical conduit from the field office building, and complete site restoration. The project must be completed by September 15, 2025, with the contractor providing three remote login access points and online training for sign operation.
The project requires the contractor to handle all permits and inspections through the State of Michigan's LARA department, with approximately 75 feet of 3/4" underground conduit and electrical feed needed. The signs must include a web-based control system, and the contractor must provide a two-week advance notice to MDNR staff before beginning work. Site restoration must meet Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications, with Highway Mix deemed acceptable. The contractor will be responsible for ensuring the sign is level and visible to traffic from both directions, with specific installation requirements detailed in the accompanying technical drawings, including concrete footings, steel tubes, wood posts, and mounting specifications for the electronic signs and supplementary signage.
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Project Scope and Specifications for Seney Field Office Electronic Sign
Corner of M-77 and M-28
10785 State Hwy 77
Seney MI 49883
Scope of Work: The successful contractor is to furnish and install the digital electronic sign, pour or provide concrete pier footings per specs, fabricate and install the post sign base, install the DNR supplied Smokey the Bear Signs and DNR supplied "Prevent Forest Fires Signs, trench and install contractor supplied underground conduit / electrical feed from the field office building to the sign location & site restoration as follows:
Furnish and Install complete TWO (2) single-sided Daktronics signs, model GS6-60x75-15.85 RGB-@V marquee display, full color, outdoor LED sign 44” tall by 50” wide, housing depth not to exceed 5” with time & temperature feature (additional sign specifications attached). Daktronics signs must include web based system to control the signs and provide access for three log-ins. The Daktronics contact is Jeff Good: jeff.good@daktronics.com or 863-450-8421
Power for the sign will include approximately 75' of Contractor supplied 3/4" underground conduit and feed from the building to the sign location with a disconnect / breaker at the building and an exterior, weather-proof 110v outlet with weather-proof on/off switch to control the sign.
The owner (MDNR) will furnish the Smokey Bear and “Prevent Forest Fires” signs for installation by the contractor on the base posts.
Contractor to fabricate and install the pier footings and post base per the attached specifications, with post spacing as required to attach the required signage.
Contractor to ensure the sign is level and visible to traffic from both directions.
Contractor to provide site restoration after sign installation is complete. Site restoration to be approved at the sole discretion of the DNR Project Manager. Restoration will leave the site in equal or approved condition per Michigan Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. (Highway Mix is acceptable)
The Contractor is responsible for all permits and inspections (State of Michigan – LARA).
The Contractor is to provide access for three log ins and online training to provide sign operation from a remote location.
Contractor to provide two-week advance notice of beginning project to allow DNR staff to remove the current sign.
All work to be completed by September 15, 2025 mailto:jeff.good@daktronics.com
Map for new electronic Fire Danger sign at Seney Field Office.
Approx.
electrical entrance
(1) APPROX.
TUBE EXTEND BELOW
CONCRETE FOR DRAIN
(4)-REF.
(4)-REF.
(+/- 2)
2-1/2 (+/-1)
(+/- 2)
TO E. SIGN
⌀18" ROUND CONCRETE
FORMS (3 PLCS)
30-32" DEEP
(12)REF- FILL TUBE
W/ DRAIN STONE
OR SIMILAR
(36) REF.
DEPTH PER
CODE
24-REF
PER CODE
DRILL ⌀7/16 THRU
TUBE AND POST
FOR 3/8" BOLT &
NUT (3 PLCS)
(4 REF)
(55-1/2)REF.
SPACING PER
SIGN REQUIREMENTS
1-1/2 GAP
(+/- 1/2)
(4)-REF
(36)-REF
ENCLOSURE
ITEM PART NO. DWG DESCRIPTION QTY
1 3000 PSI - MIN. CONCRETE FOOTING 18" DIA 3
2 16" APPROX. REBAR # 4 3
3 28" W x 68" H SMOKEY SIGN, AL SHEET W/ STICKER 2
4 3'8" W x 4'2" H ELECTRONIC SIGN (110 lbs. WEIGHT) 2
5 3/4" RIGID CONDUIT, LENGTH AS NEEDED 1
6 6" H x 96" L WOOD SIGN - PREVENT FOREST FIRES 2
7 ANGLE 2" x 2" ANGLE, STEEL (1/8" min) or AL (3/16 min) 4
8 CROSSMEMBER WOOD, TREATED - 4 x 6 3
9 ENCLOSURE JUNCTION BOX, 4 X 4, NEMA 4 1
10 POST WOOD, POST - TREATED 4x6 3
11 STEEL, 41" APPROX STRUCTR/ RECT. TUBE 6 x4 x7 GA 3
12 TAMP RESIST. SCREW, WOOD, PLATED/EXTERIOR 1/4" X 2"L 6
13 TS-06GG36 SCREW, HEX HEAD CAP 3/8-16UN X 4 1/2 GR 5 PLTD 3
14 TS-06GP B NUT, HEX 3/8-16UN GRADE 5 PLATED 3
SMOKEY SIGN W/ELEC, 2 SIDED, NO BASE 42-9802
KAJ
KAJ
0.029
SMOKEY SIGN W/ELEC, 2 SIDED, NO BASE 42-9802
KAJ
May-12-25
0.029
#4 REBAR TO TIE
TUBE TO FOOTING
(3 PLCS)
TWO (x2) ELECTRONIC SIGNS (ITEM 4) MOUNTED ON (x2) WOOD POSTS (ITEM 10) WITH (x3) WOOD CROSSMEMEBERS
(ITEM 8) WITH ONE AT SIGN TOP AND
TWO BETWEEN"PREV. F. FIRES" SIGN (ITEM 6)
AND CONNECT TO SMOKEY POST (ITEM 10).
ELECTRONIC SIGNS WILL BE HUNG ON (x2) STEEL OR AL
ANGLE (ITEM 7) ACROSS BOTH POSTS AND AS REQUIRED
(FOR SIZE AND WEIGHT).
THREE(x3) CEMENT FOOTINGS (ITEM# 1) TO BE 18" MIN DIAMETER FORMS
OF 3,000 PSI CONCRETE BY 30"-32" TALL WITH RECT. STEEL TUBE(ITEM# 11)
AND REBAR (ITEM# 2)TO TIE TOGETHER. DEPTH AS REQUIRED BY CODE.
BOTTOM OF TUBE (BELOW POSTS, ABOUT 12") WILL BE FILLED WITH
COMPACT STONE/AGGREGATE FOR WATER DRAINAGE.
WOOD SIGN POSTS (ITEM# 10) WILL BE
INSERTED INTO RECT.STEEL TUBES
(ITEM# 11) SECURED IN FOOTINGS AND
BOLTED (ITEM #12 &13)
ABOUT 2" ABOVE GROUND LEVEL.
NOTE: ALL DIMENSIONS GIVEN ARE SUGGESTED FOR
MI-DNR/SMOKEY SIGN STANDARDIZATION AND MUST NOT SUPERSEDE
ANY BUILDING CODE, ZONING, OR LOCAL REQUIRMENTS.
A1 KJ 4/25 INTIAL RELEASE
SMOKEY SIGN (ITEM 3) TO
BE MOUNTED TO POST (ITEM 10)
WITH MIN. QTY- 3 TAMPER RESIST
SCREWS (ITEM 12; 1/4"x 2"L) BOTH SIDES (REFx2)
A2 KJ 5/25 UPDATE BACK VIEW NOTE & ADD SCREWS ITEM # 12
ATTACH TO POSTS
(ITEM 10) X3 PLCS
BOTH SIDES
SCALE 0.062
Ground Plane
FRONT VIEW WITH HIDDEN LINES
LOCATION OFJUNCT.
BOX, SWITCH/
OUTLET,CONDUIT,&
INSTRUMENTS THIS
SIDE OF SIGN
BOTTOM OF
WOOD POSTS
(x3)
GROUND LEVEL
SIDE VIEW
SEE DETAIL A
8 10
BACK VIEW -
NOTE:BACK SIGNS(ITEMS 3,4,6)& ANGLES(ITEM 7)
NOT SHOWN FOR STRUCTURE CLARIFICATION
BOX SHOWS GROUND PLANE
BOTTOM VIEW
13 14
DETAIL A
SCALE 0.125
REF
REF
STD. TOL.
DECIMAL:
1 PLACE + - 0.05
2 PLACE + - 0.01
3 PLACE + - 0.005
ANGULAR:
+ - 1 DEG. N0. BY DATE REVISION
P.O. BOX 68 ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN 48653
TITLE:PROJECT NO.:
SCALE:
DWG.
NO.
DESIGNED:
FOREST, MINERAL AND
FIRE MANAGEMENT
DATE:
DRAWN:
APPROVED:
FOREST FIRE EXPERIMENT STATION
D
SIZE:
FRACTIONAL:
0 TO 6 IN + - 1/32
6 IN AND UP + - 1/16
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