Print & Mail Services - Talking Book Library / WPL

The City of Worcester is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive printing and mailing services for the Worcester Public Library’s Talking Book Library during fiscal year 2025. The scope includes production of a large‑print supplement, a quarterly newsletter, general city logo printing on letterhead, envelopes, and business cards, as well as mail‑handling (envelopes, return envelopes, folding, stuffing, and mailing) with strict quality‑control and delivery timelines. Bidders must submit a sealed bid by the July 9 2024 deadline, meet insurance and bonding requirements, and be able to deliver completed orders within 14 days of receipt. • Print ~114,000 double‑sided pages for the large‑print supplement and ~172,800 pages for the newsletter, plus associated envelopes and return‑mail pieces. • Provide color‑consistent, four‑color press capability, with inspection pulls every 500 copies and a one‑year warranty on materials and workmanship. • Supply and mail all envelopes (windowed #10, #9 ready, return‑mail) and manage packaging, labeling, and free‑matter handling for blind/handicapped patrons. • Meet insurance (≥ $1 M general liability, $1 M auto) and eligibility criteria, and submit samples of city‑logo letterhead and business cards within 48 hours of request.