SCNI adjusts Helena magazine pricing and format

Shelby County Newspapers Inc amended its magazine production contract with Helena in 2022 to provide a soft touch perfect bound format at $8,000 per issue, then in 2023 shifted to a glossy perfect bound edition at $8,700 per month following annexation-related address changes. These pricing adjustments occurred within the original Spring 2022–Winter 2025 agreement without additional increases despite rising costs.

Document date · September 14, 2026

Track City of Helena contracts

Get alerts when new contracts are awarded or existing ones approach renewal at City of Helena.

Get started free

Create a free account · no credit card

Work in government? Get Civic IQ free

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$8,000 per issue (August 2022 soft touch perfect bound); later adjusted to $8,700 per month for glossy perfect bound

Contract type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Contract term

Pricing changes within original Spring 2022–Winter 2025 agreement

Renewal date

2025-12-31

Renewal

Amendments modified per-issue pricing and binding specifications during the original three-year contract; overall term and automatic renewal provisions remained unchanged.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Helena City Council Agenda 2026-09-14

Related contracts

Other contracts from Shelby County Newspapers Inc.

View all →

Helena City Council Agenda 2026-09-14

APPROVED

City of Helena, AlabamaTotal licenses and fees: $190.50Sep 14, 2026

Helena City Council Agenda 2026-09-14

ONGOING

City of Helena, AlabamaNewsletter: $5,000 per publication (6 or 12 issues each year). Annual Guide: $6,200 per publication (1 issue each year).Sep 14, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

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

Shelby County Newspapers Inc was awarded this professional services contract by City of Helena, as recorded on September 14, 2026. The contract value is $8,000 per issue (August 2022 soft touch perfect bound); later adjusted to $8,700 per month for glossy perfect bound.

How much is the Shelby County Newspapers Inc contract with City of Helena worth?

The Shelby County Newspapers Inc contract with City of Helena is valued at $8,000 per issue (August 2022 soft touch perfect bound); later adjusted to $8,700 per month for glossy perfect bound, 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 Helena City Council Agenda 2026-09-14 (Agenda), dated September 14, 2026 from City of Helena. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

What other contracts does Shelby County Newspapers Inc hold?

Shelby County Newspapers Inc may hold additional government contracts. View their full contract history, the agencies they serve, and total tracked spend on their Civic IQ vendor profile.

View Shelby County Newspapers Inc's profile

What is City of Helena currently buying?

Explore City of Helena's vendors, signed contracts, and active RFPs on their Civic IQ agency profile.

View City of Helena's profile