FORM B - NEWSPAPER ADVERTISEMENT LOG.pdf

This is a Newspaper Advertisement Log form used by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to document public notice of bid and proposal opportunities. The form requires contractors to record details regarding newspaper publications used for advertising contract opportunities, including the newspaper name, phone number, publication type (minority, general, or trade), circulation figures, and the dates and number of days the advertisement ran. The form also inquires whether bid or proposal due dates were extended by LACMTA and requests explanation of any positive or negative impacts such extensions may have had on Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) solicitations.

The document serves as a compliance and documentation tool to ensure that contract opportunities receive adequate public notice through newspaper advertising. By capturing information on the types of publications used and their circulation reach, the form supports LACMTA's efforts to promote outreach to diverse contractor pools, including minority-owned and trade-specific publications. The form's focus on DBE impact assessment indicates that LACMTA prioritizes tracking how procurement timeline decisions affect small and disadvantaged business participation in contracting opportunities.