Class 5 Legal Notices: Published in the Official State Newspaper for the State of Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement has established a statewide contract for legal notice publication services, primarily through the Wisconsin State Journal as the official state newspaper. This multi-award vehicle enables all Wisconsin state agencies, including UW System campuses and the Legislature, to publish legally required notices with standardized pricing and comprehensive service offerings. The contract covers various notice types, including Secretary of State notices, general notices, bids/proposals, and construction-related advertisements, with specific formatting requirements and publication guidelines.

The contract (505ENT-M25-LEGALNOTIC-01) is effective for the 2025 calendar year, with single-column notices priced at $1.4513 per line for first insertions and $1.1464 for subsequent insertions. The vehicle provides additional services such as electronic website publication, affidavits, tear sheets, and pre-press proofs. Pricing is subject to annual adjustments by the Department of Administration, and the contract remains in effect until another newspaper is designated by the Legislature. The contract covers the entire state of Wisconsin and follows statutory requirements outlined in Chapter 985 of Wisconsin Statutes, ensuring consistent and standardized legal notice publication across state and municipal government entities.