Legal Advertising

Yellowstone County’s Finance Department issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for “Legal Advertising” services to be provided by a newspaper of general circulation within the county for a two‑year period. Bidders were required to submit unit‑price rates for first and subsequent insertions of legal advertisements and rule‑and‑figure notices, demonstrate the ability to receive ads by email, confirm receipt the same day, maintain a staffed business line, and provide a $10,000 performance bond within 14 days of award. The contract runs from August 26 2025 through July 1 2027, with Yellowstone County News selected as the awardee. The solicitation followed a standard sealed‑bid process with a seven‑day public comment window after the Notice of Intent to Award. • Scope: Provide legal advertisement placement (first/subsequent insertions) and rule‑and‑figure notices in a newspaper of general circulation. • Requirements: Email receipt, same‑day confirmation, 2‑hour call‑back, staffed phone line, $10,000 performance bond. • Timeline: Bids due Aug 11 2025, NOIA posted Aug 19 2025, award announced Aug 26 2025, contract period Aug 26 2025–Jul 1 2027.