Print & Mailing Services-Report Cards/WPS

This contract awards the City of Worcester a one‑year print‑and‑mail service for all Worcester Public Schools report cards and related educational materials, with two optional one‑year extensions at the City’s discretion. The vendor will handle high‑volume printing, addressing, stuffing, and bulk mailing of approximately 200,000 pieces, adhering to strict student‑specific matching and delivery timelines. Postage is billed separately at the lowest USPS presort rates. The solicitation was a sealed‑bid competition, and the award went to Clark Mailing Service, Inc. for an estimated contract value of about $78 k. Key points include: • Scope covers interim, secondary, elementary, IEP, ELL, and translation report cards plus supplemental calendars and reading materials. • Vendor must receive live digital files (Oct 6 2023 and Nov 13 2023) and mail all pieces within five days of receipt. • Required insurance includes $1 M general liability, $1 M auto liability, workers’ comp, and public liability; no bond is required.