Publication of Snohomish County Legal Notices

The Snohomish County Purchasing Services awarded a single‑source contract to The Daily Herald for the publication of all county legal notices in a daily newspaper for a twelve‑month period. The vendor must print each notice in a specific format (Helvetica 6 pt, 5.9 leading), provide column‑inch pricing for both single‑ and double‑column ads, and supply affidavits of publication and electronic tear‑sheet notifications. The contract requires the vendor to maintain a minimum of 13 lines per column inch, manage roughly 45 separate county billing accounts, accept payment via the county’s PCARD without surcharge, and meet strict lead‑time requirements for notice submission. • Scope: Publish legal notices weekly in The Daily Herald (≈ 30 k copies per issue). • Pricing: Unit‑price per column‑inch ($0.58 single‑column, $17.16 double‑column). • Duration: July 2019 – June 2020 (1 year). • Requirements: Certified circulation, affidavits, electronic tear‑sheets, prompt‑pay discount (minimum 20‑day window), and re‑run any mis‑published notices at vendor cost.