Stock Envelopes

The Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) is soliciting bids for a qualified supplier to manufacture and deliver inventory stock envelopes for use across its business operations. The contract covers an estimated five-year period, with an anticipated award date of November 6, 2026. The selected supplier must provide ten different types of custom envelopes that are compatible with high-volume automated insertion equipment, ensuring they are flat, uniform, and free of defects to prevent machine jamming. All products must adhere to SMUD-approved artwork and branding, with specific requirements for gray paper stock on urgent envelopes and uniform adhesive application. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on price and other factors, with firm pricing required for the first year and annual escalation capped at 5% for years two through five. Deliveries are required within 30 days after receipt of order to the SMUD Main Warehouse, with a 10% penalty assessed for items delivered more than 10 calendar days late. The supplier must comply with strict packaging and labeling standards, including the use of specific bar code formats (Code 39 or Code 128) and detailed package labels. Additionally, the contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, adherence to the Supplier Education and Economic Development (SEED) program with a 20% participation goal, and the submission of electronic PDF invoices.