Opportunity
Manchester Town Opengov #263054
USPS Barcoding and Presort Mail Services for Town of Manchester
Posted
May 15, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
263054
NAICS
561431
The Town of Manchester, Connecticut, is seeking a contractor to provide USPS barcoding and presort mail services for letter-sized metered mail. - Government Buyer: - Town of Manchester, Connecticut (local government) - Services Requested: - First Class and standard presort mail services - Automated barcode processing for letter-sized metered mail - Secure handling, reporting, and compliance with USPS regulations - High reliability of mail receipt; most mail must be delivered to USPS the next business day - Services required Monday through Friday, excluding Town holidays - Contract Details: - Initial term of one year, with options to extend for up to five additional years - Price adjustments tied to the Consumer Price Index - Bidders must be fully licensed, insured, bonded, and certified - Compliance with security, confidentiality, and federal/state regulations required - Submission of bid bonds, W-9 forms, and certifications required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on cost savings through USPS presort discounts - Secure and confidential handling of mail - Next-day delivery to USPS for most mail
Description
The Town of Manchester is soliciting proposals from fully licensed, insured, bonded, and certified contractors to provide First Class and standard presort mail services, including automated barcode processing for letter-sized metered mail. The objective is to achieve cost savings through USPS presort discounts while ensuring secure handling and compliance with postal regulations. Services must maintain high mail receipt reliability, with most mail requiring next-day delivery to USPS, and are to be provided Monday through Friday, excluding Town holidays. The contract term is one year with options to extend for five additional years, and price adjustments are based on the Consumer Price Index.