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Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Connecting California contractors to construction bidding leads

CERTIFIED BY THE CA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES SINCE 1994

GFE outreach ads for California public works bids

Advertise for DBE, DVBE and SBE subcontractors and suppliers in a certified Trade and Focused newspaper. Order online in minutes, pay by card or invoice, and get your Proof of Pub for your good faith effort file.

Start your outreach ad →$135 per paper · Proof of Pub included
DGS certified
Trade Newspaper and Focused Newspaper, since 1994
4,000 firms
California construction firms receive your ad by email
Through bid date
Your ad runs in every edition until bids open
DBE/WBE/SBE
Published by C&S Publishing, a certified woman-owned small business

Simple pricing

Each newspaper (The Daily Reporter, The Builder's Blueprint)
$135
Post and Distribute (optional)
Emails to local builders exchanges with a copy of your ad. This add-on runs with the appropriate newspaper per your project location.
+$20
Targeted Emailing (optional)
Have your advertisement emailed directly to the classifications (DBE/MBE/WBE/DVBE/OBE/LBE/UDBE) with the specific license classification you're seeking. This add-on runs with the appropriate newspaper per your project location.
+$30
Proof of Pub: Signed Affidavit of Publication (PDF) and Instant online proof
Included

No setup fees and no client fees. Pay by card at checkout, or request a QuickBooks invoice and pay by card or check.

How it works

STEP 1
Fill out the form
Enter your project, bid date, trades and certifications sought. Your ad is typeset as you type, so you see exactly what runs.
STEP 2
Pay online
Pay by card, or request an invoice. Your order is reviewed and published.
STEP 3
Get your proof
An instant online proof is ready when your ad is paid, followed by a signed affidavit of publication for your bid package.

Common questions

Does this count toward my good faith effort?

The Daily Reporter is certified by the California Department of General Services as a Trade Newspaper and a Focused Newspaper. Every ad includes a signed affidavit of publication and an online proof for your GFE documentation.

How long does my ad run?

Your ad runs in every edition from approval through your bid date, at no extra charge. It also appears on thedailyreporter.net and is emailed to our list of 4,000 California construction firms.

Which certifications can I target?

DBE, MBE, WBE, DVBE, SBE, OBE, LBE and UDBE. With Targeted Emailing, your ad is also sent directly to firms holding the certifications and license classifications you choose.

Can I pay by check?

Yes. Choose "Request an invoice" at checkout and we email a QuickBooks invoice you can pay by card or check.

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