The City of Pittsburgh is seeking a vendor to provide tax printing and mailing services. The contract has a term of two years, with two one-year options to renew. The vendor will be responsible for providing forms, taxpayer copies, instructions, notices, and outgoing and return mailing envelopes. The city reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantities of work, materials, and equipment as needed. The contract includes a variety of services, including printing, mailing, and data processing. The city requires the vendor to have experience in providing similar services and to demonstrate good faith efforts to obtain the participation of minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises.
Some key points of the contract include:
* The vendor must provide a guarantee in the form of a cashier's check, money order, or bond with corporate surety.
* The vendor must provide a performance bond and payment bond upon award.
* The vendor must provide insurance certificates evidencing the required minimum insurance coverages.
* The vendor must comply with all city terms and conditions regarding invoicing and payment.
* The vendor must agree to the city's terms and conditions, including the use of trade names and the provision of samples.
* The vendor must demonstrate good faith efforts to obtain the participation of minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises.
* The contract includes a variety of pricing tiers for different services, including printing, mailing, and data processing.