Benton County seeks bids for official newspaper services for 2026-2027.
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What You Should Do Next
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Prepare Your Bid
Ensure your bid includes all required documents and is submitted by the deadline.
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Submit Bid by Mail
Mail your sealed bid to the specified address before April 2nd, 2026.
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Attend Bid Opening
Join the Board meeting on April 7th, 2026, to hear the bid results.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the deadline for submitting bids for the official county newspaper?
- Bids must be submitted by 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.
- Where should I send my bid for the Benton County newspaper?
- Send your bid to the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners at 7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite E330, Kennewick, WA 99336.
- What is required to qualify as a legal newspaper for Benton County?
- Bidders must meet the qualification requirements outlined in RCW 65.16.020.
- When will the bids be opened?
- Bids will be opened during the Board meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 9:00 am.
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Full Notice Text
NoticeNOTICE OF BID CALLFOR OFFICIAL COUNTY NEWSPAPERThe Board of Benton County Commissioners is seeking bids for services as the official county newspaper of Benton County for the year beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.All prospective bidders shall meet the qualification requirements of a legal newspaper in accordance with RCW 65.16.020.Bids will be received by the Board until 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, and not thereafter, and will be opened during the Board meeting of Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, at 9:00 am.Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, bear a return address, clearly state "Official County Newspaper Bid," and be addressed with the following for delivery: Clerk to the Board of CommissionersBenton County Commissioners7122 W. Okanogan Place, Suite E330Kennewick, WA 99336Legal notices advertised in the official county newspaper shall be set single column in six-point solid type. Bids must be submitted on a column-inch basis and must state the rate per column-inch for printing the first insertion and for each subsequent insertions.Bidders must also submit the following information:1. Copy of order of Benton County Superior Court approving newspaper as legal newspapsper. (RCW 65.16.040)2. Copy of national advertising rate extended by the newspaper to all-general advertisers and advertising agencies in its published rate card. (RCW 65.16.091)3. Copies of current circulation figures for Benton County including the following:a. Subscriptions in Kennewick, Richland, West Richland and Finley area;b. Subscriptions in Benton City, Prosser and unincorporated areas other than Finley; andc. Other circulation in areas (a) and (b) above, including coin operated boxesd. Digital subscriptionsThe successful bidder for the correct and faithful performance of the contract shall post a performance bond of $500.The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive informalities in the bidding, and to award the service based on a fair appraisal of the competitive values offered in accordance with RCW 36.72.075.DATED at Prosser, Washington this 18th day of February 2026.Published by: Prosser Record-BulletinPublished: February 18, 2026
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