Print & Mailing Services - Talking Book Library / WPL

The City of Worcester is procuring comprehensive printing and mailing services for its Talking Book Library (TBL). The contract covers production of large‑print supplemental materials and a quarterly newsletter, both of which must be printed, assembled, and mailed to a city‑provided distribution list. Quantities are based on estimated annual usage, with provisions for up to a 10 % variance in volume. All work is FOB Destination, requiring the vendor to bear transportation and inside‑delivery costs, and the vendor must meet strict quality‑control standards (four‑color press, hairline register, sample checks). The award is a sealed‑bid, full‑open competition with a one‑year base term and two optional one‑year renewal periods. • Large‑print supplement: ~114,000 double‑sided pages and 10,600 envelopes per year (7‑8 issues). • TBL newsletter: ~172,800 double‑sided tabloid pages per year (6 issues). • Vendor must provide unit pricing for six line‑items; the lowest responsible bidder (Curry Printing) was awarded the contract.