Publication of Legal Notices

The City of Wichita is requesting bids on publication of legal notices for various city departments, boards, and agencies under RFB 260222, with bids due September 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time via the City's procurement portal. The awardee must comply with K.S.A. 64-101 statutory requirements — the controlling eligibility filter.

The scope encompasses publication of legal notices including lease purchases, land acquisitions, public improvements, utility transfers, budget hearings, neighborhood revitalization, transportation district notices, and eminent domain proceedings. Services must feature 10.5-pica lines with a minimum of seven-point typeset, printed daily or weekly with general circulation within Wichita. The vendor must provide one original and one copy of affidavits for each legal notice at no charge, with additional affidavits available upon request. City departments will email notices directly to the vendor, which will bill either directly or through monthly statements with backup documentation.

The City spent approximately $50,470.67 on legal notice publications in 2025. The estimated quantity for bidding purposes is 8,411 lines annually (corrected via Addendum 1 from an initially stated 84,118), with a second line item requesting a fixed fee per unit cost without specified estimated annual usage. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options available by mutual agreement; either party may terminate with thirty days' prior written notice.

Minimum qualifications include three years of experience in similar services, knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, registration with the Kansas Secretary of State, and municipal government experience (preferred). The vendor must obtain a Certificate of Insurance prior to purchase order issuance, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 each occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Comprehensive Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation, and Employers' Liability ($1,000,000).

Evaluation is based on lowest and best total net bid basis from a responsible and responsive vendor. Questions are due September 11, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time; addenda will be posted by September 18. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for October 6, 2026. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days following bid opening. Contact Josh L. Lauber, Purchasing Manager, at JLauber@wichita.gov or (316) 268-4636.