Texas DIR/ESBD #RFB2026-033

City of Waco Solicits Newspaper Advertising Services for Official City Notices

The City of Waco, Texas, is seeking bids for official city organ and newspaper advertising services to publish legal notices and other required advertisements. - Government Buyer: - City of Waco, Purchasing Services Office - Contact: Daryle Bullard, Sr. Purchasing Agent - Products/Services Requested: - Publication of legal notices, ordinances, planning commission notices, classified/employment ads, and display advertising - Services must be provided in a newspaper of general circulation within Waco, Texas - Pricing requested for: - Legal notices (per column inch) - Classified/employment ads - Display advertising - Sample notices as specified in the bid package - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Newspaper must have significant local circulation and publish at least weekly - Must comply with Texas Government Code requirements for official city publications - Bidders must provide details on publication dates, submission deadlines, type size, column width, and any discounts for repeat ads - Contract value not to exceed $100,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 - Award based on best value, considering price, quality, and vendor reputation - No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualifying newspapers meeting all requirements

Description

The City of Waco is soliciting sealed bids for official city organ and newspaper advertising services. The solicitation seeks a bidder who can provide goods or services for a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Waco, Texas, offering the best value. Bids must be submitted to the City of Waco's Operations Center by 2:00 PM on August 4, 2026, and will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom at 2:01 PM the same day. The procurement includes pricing for legal notices and other advertisement types as detailed in the bid package.

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