Presort Mail and Mail Insert Services

This contract is for presort mail and mail insert services for Multnomah County agencies. The supplier will provide folding, inserting, addressing, metering, barcoding, presorting, banding, and traying services, as well as other related services. The contract term is up to five years, and the supplier will be responsible for processing and delivering mail to the US Postal Service. Some key points about the job's work and scope-of-work include: * The supplier will process all letter mail or flats that are properly addressed and zip coded with postage affixed and meet all applicable US Postal Service standards for weight and physical characteristics. * The supplier will provide pickup and delivery services within a 30-minute radius of the MultCo Distribution Center. * The supplier will be responsible for processing and delivering mail to the US Postal Service on the same day it is picked up, in compliance with US Postal Service scheduled requirements. * The supplier will provide a written reconciliation report to the Tax Collection Administrator within ten days of the completion of each mailing. * The supplier will store all envelopes and enclosures provided by MultCo for mailings and provide quarterly inventory reports of supplies on hand. Some benefits of this contract include: * The supplier will have the opportunity to provide services to Multnomah County agencies, which could lead to additional business opportunities. * The supplier will be able to work with a government agency, which could provide a stable and secure source of income. * The supplier will have the opportunity to provide a range of services, including presort mail, mail insert, and other related services, which could help to diversify their business. Some drawbacks of this contract include: * The supplier will be responsible for processing and delivering large volumes of mail, which could be time-consuming and labor-intensive. * The supplier will be required to comply with all applicable US Postal Service standards and regulations, which could be complex and time-consuming. * The supplier will be required to provide written reconciliation reports and quarterly inventory reports, which could be administrative burdens. • Key points about the contract's terms and conditions include: * The contract term is up to five years. * The supplier will be responsible for processing and delivering mail to the US Postal Service. * The supplier will be required to comply with all applicable US Postal Service standards and regulations. * The supplier will be required to provide written reconciliation reports and quarterly inventory reports. * The contract may be renewed, but the exact terms of renewal are not specified.