Printing and Mailing Services for Mississippi Department of Employment Security

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) is requesting proposals for a comprehensive printing and mailing services contract. The selected vendor will be responsible for designing, printing, labeling, sorting, bulk mailing, and providing related services for various documents, including Unemployment Insurance checks, forms, reports, and on-demand prints such as stuffers, labels, calendars, catalogs, guides, brochures, and booklets. The contract will require the vendor to manage the entire process from file acceptance and processing to printing, mailing, and handling returned mail. Key requirements include demonstrating the ability to accept various file formats, meet mailing service levels, provide a dedicated Project Manager, offer custom programming and consultation, and ensure secure data handling and business continuity. The vendor must also be CASS certified and capable of tracking mail and printing 2D barcodes for verification. The contract period will be for three years with an option to extend for two additional years.