Official City Newspaper

The City of Seattle is seeking a qualified vendor to become the City's Official Newspaper for a one-year contract period. The successful bidder will be responsible for publishing all official proceedings as required by law. The contract will involve publishing notices, ordinances, and other official documents in a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Seattle at least six days per week. The vendor must meet minimum qualifications, including having a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Seattle at least six days per week. The City expects to achieve outcomes such as obtaining the lowest possible pricing for newspaper publication services and establishing a contract with a vendor that will provide an immediate response to a request for advertisement from any City department. • The contract will be for one year with no extension allowed. • The vendor must respond to all City order requests within the next business day, or sooner, except for City Holidays. • The vendor must provide a way for the City to submit copy through email, a web-based file exchange portal, or similar electronic method. • The vendor must provide a telephone service or "order desk" to receive calls from City departments for advice or assistance, recommendations on products, parts, and repairs, and for receiving and processing of phone orders.