RFB 2023-083 Official City Organ and Newspaper Advertising

The City of Waco, Texas has issued an Request for Bid (RFB) 2023-083 for an "Official City Organ and Newspaper Advertising" contract. The City is seeking a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Waco to provide advertising services at the best value. The newspaper must have more than a minimal number of subscribers in the City, devote at least 25% of its content to items of general interest to citizens, be published at least once a week, and hold Periodical mailing privileges in McLennan County. Sealed bids are due by 2:00 PM Central on December 7, 2023, and will be publicly opened and read aloud via Zoom at 2:05 PM that same day. The contract term is for Fiscal Year 2023-2024, from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. Bidders must submit pricing information, including the price per column inch for legal notices and the exact pricing to publish sample exhibits, as well as information on any discounts for repeat advertisements, publication dates, and submission deadlines. The City will evaluate bids based on providing the best value, considering factors such as reputation, quality, and the extent to which the goods or services meet the City's needs.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond mentioned in the provided information. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified. The possible award value or budget range is also not provided.