City Official Newspaper

The City of Seattle is soliciting bids for the designation of its Official Newspaper for a one-year term from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The selected vendor must operate a daily newspaper of general circulation published in English within the City of Seattle at least six days per week, in accordance with Article VII, Section 3 of the City Charter. The successful bidder will be responsible for publishing all official proceedings as required by law, with specific timelines requiring general ordinances to be published within three days of receipt and emergency notices to be published by the next business day. The contract has an estimated annual value of $120,000 and will be available to all City departments. Award decisions are based on identifying the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with evaluations focusing on timely submittal, minimum qualifications, and compliance with technical specifications. Key requirements include providing an electronic method for copy submission and delivering an Affidavit of Publication at no additional charge within 14 days of the last publication date. The contract incorporates various regulatory standards, including USEPA environmental compliance and Seattle Municipal Code requirements regarding non-discrimination and paid sick and safe time. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the City does not permit advance or partial payments.