The Right To Act As Official Journal For Ascension Parish

The Ascension Parish Government is seeking sealed bids from qualified vendors for the right to act as the Official Journal for Ascension Parish, in accordance with LA. R.S. 43:141(A). The contract work consists of:

Publishing official notices and other legal advertisements for Ascension Parish for a one (1) year period, beginning July 2026 through June 2027.
All print must be standard size, consistent with the size used in the paper's news articles.
Bids must be submitted on a per Legal Square basis.
Vendors must be capable of receiving documents electronically via e-mail.

This solicitation is issued by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office, located at 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, Louisiana 70737.

The background for this contract is to designate an official journal for Ascension Parish, as required by state statute, to ensure the publication of official parish notices and legal advertisements.

Contract requirements include:
Submission of bids for a one-year term (July 2026 June 2027)
Standard print size for all publications
Pricing submitted per Legal Square
Capability to receive documents electronically

Instructions for submission:
Sealed bids must be received by the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Department at 615 East Worthey Street, Gonzales, LA 70737, no later than 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Electronic bid submittals are permitted via http://www.centralauctionhouse.com.
If submitting a physical bid, it must be enclosed in a sealed envelope with the bidder's name, address, and the name of the bid item clearly marked on the outside.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the date and time specified.
Specifications and bid documents are available at the Ascension Parish Government Purchasing Office.
For questions regarding the electronic bidding process, contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

All addenda, corrections, and responses will be provided as necessary.