CITY MAIL SERVICES

The City of Edinburg is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027-09 for comprehensive mail services to support the daily operations of the City Secretary's Department and the Utility Billing Water Department. The selected vendor will be responsible for receiving, sorting, metering, and processing outgoing correspondence, including approximately 90,000 pieces of mail annually for the City Secretary and roughly 30,000 water bills per month for the Utility Billing division. To be eligible, vendors must maintain a permanent business location within the Rio Grande Valley, specifically in Edinburg or within a 25-mile radius of City Hall. The provider is required to maintain a secure environment for all mail and comply with all United States Postal Service requirements and state and federal confidentiality laws. The contract will be awarded based on a weighted evaluation focusing on cost proposal and pricing (25%), service reliability and turnaround time (20%), technical approach (20%), vendor qualifications (15%), local availability (15%), and past performance (5%). Local vendors within Edinburg city limits may receive a 5% bid price preference. Administrative requirements include monthly itemized invoicing separated by department and the submission of various certifications, including disclosures regarding conflicts of interest, litigation, and boycotts of Israel and energy companies. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, and must be submitted as a single PDF via the e-procurement portal along with required physical copies.