Screen-printing - Talking Book Library Mailbags / WPL

The City of Worcester is procuring 2,000 Trans‑Sac® 14” × 18” emerald‑green mail bags that will be screen‑printed with multiple lines of white text for its Talking Book Library program. Bidders must supply the bags, perform the screen‑printing, and deliver the finished product within 12 days of award. The solicitation uses a lowest‑responsible‑bidder award method, requiring a bid security and extensive insurance and warranty documentation. The contract was awarded to A. Rifkin at a total price of $20,200. • Scope: supply 2,000 custom‑printed mail bags (four separate print locations per bag). • Delivery: FOB destination, Worcester, MA; completion within 12 days of award. • Requirements: one‑year warranty, specific insurance coverage, and compliance with proprietary specifications (no substitutes). • Evaluation: lowest net price after any prompt‑pay discount, plus responsibility and compliance checks.