Official City Organ and Newspaper Advertising

The City of Waco is soliciting sealed bids for the role of Official City Organ and Newspaper Advertising, under solicitation number RFB 2026-033, with responses due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Operations Center located at 1415 N. 4th Street, Waco, Texas. The contract requires a provider of a newspaper of general circulation to serve as the official publication for city notices, legal advertisements, and official communications, ensuring public notice requirements are met with broad accessibility and reach within the community. Bids will be evaluated based on best value, considering factors such as circulation, reliability, coverage, and cost-efficiency. The bidding process is public, with all submissions to be opened and read aloud at 2:01 P.M. on the due date via Zoom and telecom conferencing for transparency. The solicitation is managed by the City of Waco under the SLED category, with Daryle Bullard listed as the primary point of contact for inquiries, reachable at (254) 750-6616 or daryleb@wacotx.gov. The advertisement will be published in a newspaper with established circulation across Waco and surrounding areas, fulfilling legal obligations for official city notifications. The opportunity is open to qualified vendors who can demonstrate the ability to consistently deliver high-quality, widely distributed print and possibly digital services that meet the city’s legal and informational needs. Further details and the full bid package are accessible via the online portal at https://waco-texas.bonfire.com/portal and the public procurement link provided for reference.