Mailing Services Government Bids & RFPs

The response deadline for proposals is April 3, 2026, at 02:00 PM ET.

The BWL does not limit the methods or factors to be used for evaluation.

The bid requires bidders to provide company contact information, years in business, details of past business with the Board of Water and Light or the City of Lansing, information on defaults or litigation, safety data, staff relationships with BWL employees, and at least three references for similar work.

The deadline for questions is March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.

The bid notice states the base period for the contract is April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with one 6-month option. The NRC intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract consisting of a base period of April 01, 2026 through March 31, 2027 plus one 6 month option, to Pitney Bowes Inc.

The bid notice indicates a sole source award. The NRC intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract. . .

The bid notice specifies that all cloud services holding federal data require FedRAMP authorization, and Pitney Bowes is the only company offering this for their USPS metered mail machines. All cloud services holding federal data require FedRAMP authorization. Pitney Bowes is the only company that offers a FedRAMP authorized outbound and inboutd mail tracking cloud solution for their USPS metered mail machines.

The district must have delivery within 30 days after awarding of contract unless otherwise specified within specifications. Delivery date will be a factor to consider in determining bid award.

Payment by the district will be made within 30 days after the date on which the district receives the goods under the contract or the date on which the performance of services under the contract was completed, or the date on which the district received the invoice for the goods or services, whichever is later. The district's preferred method of payment is direct deposit ACH.

In determining to whom to award a contract, the district shall consider: 1. The purchase price 2. The reputation of the vendor and of the vendors goods or services 3. The quality of the vendors goods or services 4. The extent to which the goods or services meet the districts need 5. The vendors past relationship with the district 6. The impact on the ability of the district to comply with laws and rules relating to historically underutilized businesses 7. The total longterm cost to the district to acquire the vendors goods or services 8. For a contract for goods and services, other than goods and services related to telecommunications and information services, building construction and maintenance, or instructional materials, whether the vendors ultimate parent company or majority owner: a. Has its principal place of business in this state or b. Employs at least 500 persons in this state and 9. Any other relevant factor specifically listed in these specifications.

The district may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the qualifications and or ability of the bidder to perform in accordance with the bid terms and conditions specified herein. The bidder shall furnish to the district all such information as the district may request. The district reserves the right to reject any bid if the bidder fails to satisfy the district that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract.

The district shall have the right to cancel or default all or part of the undelivered portion of the order if the contractor breaches any of the terms hereof, including warranties, if the contractor becomes insolvent or commits acts of bankruptcy. Other factors shall include service performance.