Screen-printing - Talking Book Library Mailbags / WPL

The City of Worcester issued a competitive solicitation (Bid No. 8585‑M6) for the supply and screen‑printing of 2,000 Trans‑Sac® 14″ × 18″ emerald‑green library mailbags. Each bag must display three specific white‑text messages on the upper‑left, upper‑right, and under‑window locations. The contract is awarded on a “lowest responsible and responsive bidder” basis with no price adjustments permitted; the winning bid (A. Rifkin) was $20,200. Delivery is FOB destination to Worcester locations, and the vendor must provide a one‑year warranty and meet extensive insurance and certification requirements. • Scope: 2,000 custom‑printed library mailbags, screen‑printing on three defined areas. • Procurement: Open competition, sealed‑envelope bids, deadline Nov 13 2025 4 PM. • Award: Single‑vendor award to A. Rifkin at $20,200; all costs final, FOB destination.