A. General Requirements Contractor shall: i. Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, transportation, materials, and supplies required to perform services. ii. Possess and maintain all applicable permits, licenses, and insurance. iii. Ensure full compliance with all USPS regulations and HHSC policies. B. Mail Pick-Up and Delivery Contractor shall: i. Pick up all outgoing mail Monday through Friday by 4:30 PM from each location. ii. Deliver pre-sorted mail to the USPS Distribution Center of the State’s choice on the same day as pickup. iii. Process residual mail (not qualifying for pre-sort) within 24 hours and deliver it to USPS at standard postage rates. C. Pre-Sort and Metering Services Contractor shall: i. Sort all outgoing mail to qualify for USPS pre-sort discounts. ii. Meter all mail for a designated fee based on mail type. iii. Apply five-digit or three-digit USPS barcoded postage as applicable.
