Class 5 Legal/Public Notices: Rate Certification Program

The Wisconsin Class 5 Legal/Public Notices: Rate Certification Program is a comprehensive statewide contract vehicle designed to standardize and facilitate legal notice publications across Wisconsin government entities. The vehicle enables state agencies, counties, municipalities, villages, towns, and special purpose districts to publish election notices, public meeting announcements, bid proposals, and other official communications through certified newspapers. Participants can procure legal notice publication services that comply with Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 985, ensuring consistent and legally compliant public notifications for a wide range of governmental communication needs.

The contract is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration, with an award date of January 1, 2025, covering the entire state of Wisconsin. While specific prime contractors are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the vehicle operates through a certification process where newspapers must meet strict criteria including circulation requirements, publication frequency, and content standards. Newspapers must apply annually using form DOA-3417 to be eligible for state compensation. The contract establishes standardized rates for legal notice publications, with fees calculated based on newspaper circulation and publication specifications, and includes provisions for both print and digital notice requirements.