Description
The City of Columbus is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive mailing services under an Indefinite Quantity Agreement. The contractor will pick up pre‑printed postcards, perform address verification, printing, barcode application, apply postage (bulk or first‑class), and deliver the completed mailpieces to the U.S. Postal Service. Pricing must be firm‑fixed per line‑item, and the contractor must comply with responsible‑wage, insurance, and health‑insurance requirements.
• Pickup at City Print Shop (98 N Front St) and transport to contractor’s facility.
• Mail preparation for two batches – ~10,400 downtown postcards and ~146,857 city‑wide postcards, including CASS/NCOA address verification and Intelligent Mail Barcodes.
• Application of bulk and first‑class postage, followed by delivery to the USPS.
• Mandatory compliance with $21.33/hr responsible wage, required insurance limits, and a local‑workforce threshold (≥ 15 % Columbus residents).
• Submission of three recent mailing‑services references and adherence to equal‑opportunity and audit requirements.