City of Glendale Awards Professional Services Contract to Civic News Group Inc Dba Glendale Independent (July 2026)

Glendale executed an Advertising Agreement Contract with Civic News Group, Inc, DBA Glendale Independent, to publish all official city advertising from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 at $2.40 per lineal inch. The contract includes distribution of print copies to multiple city facilities and unlimited access to archived publications for key city officials.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$2.40 per lineal inch for first insertion and $2.40 per lineal inch for each subsequent insertion (budgeted up to $60,000)

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, plus a reasonable period thereafter to consummate a new contract

Renewal date

2027-06-30

Renewal

Agreement runs for FY 2026-2027 with a provision to continue for a reasonable period beyond June 30, 2027 while the city secures a new contract. Charter requires the City Council to call for bids annually for official advertising.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Glendale City Council Agenda 2026-07-21

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Glendale?

Civic News Group Inc Dba Glendale Independent was awarded this professional services contract by City of Glendale, as recorded on July 21, 2026. The contract value is $2.40 per lineal inch for first insertion and $2.40 per lineal inch for each subsequent insertion (budgeted up to $60,000).

How much is the Civic News Group Inc Dba Glendale Independent contract with City of Glendale worth?

The Civic News Group Inc Dba Glendale Independent contract with City of Glendale is valued at $2.40 per lineal inch for first insertion and $2.40 per lineal inch for each subsequent insertion (budgeted up to $60,000), covering professional services work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Glendale City Council Agenda 2026-07-21 (Agenda), dated July 21, 2026 from City of Glendale. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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