Document Binding & Restoration Services / City Clerk

The City of Worcester seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive document binding, rebinding, and restoration services for the City Clerk’s historic vital records. The work involves archival‑grade case binding, repair of existing volumes, and preservation handling of a large, mixed‑format collection, with strict confidentiality and chain‑of‑custody requirements. The contract will run for up to two years, with all work completed within that timeframe. • Scope includes binding approximately 2,060 books plus re‑boxing of 339 loose cartons (≈ 1,695 books). • Required materials are archival‑quality, acid‑free, Smyth‑sewn or equivalent, with custom gold/foil stamping. • Vendor must hold required insurance, operate within 100 mi of Worcester, and manage confidential records per HIPAA‑type standards.