Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The City will upload data files to contractor secure cloud-based transfer site and email the contractor notifying that the files are ready for processing and the volume sent. 2. The City receives automatic email confirmation from contractor verifying receipt of the files and that processing has begun. 3. Once statements have completed processing, City will receive another email from contractor notifying the City the statements are available for download at transfer site. Statement printing will be held until a notification of release is provided, at that time statements are released for printing and inserting. 4. Included in the file will be statements, any out sorted statements, USPS paperwork (Form 3600-R) indicating the number of statements electronically for printing, as well postage breakdown, the CASS/PAVE address error report and the summary report detailing all address changes. Any statements that have been flagged for issues will be available for review. 5. City receives email that processing is complete and awaiting approval. City downloads bill statement PDF proofs and USPS mail reports. After reviewing, City sends email approving release for printing and mailing. 6. Once contractor receives City approval email, bill files are released for printing and inserting. Contractor emails City that production is completed and the statements have been delivered to the USPS and mailed. Attached to the email notification is job ticket which provides details of completed billing statements processed. 7. The City mails an estimated amount of 17,000 bills per month. The bills are mailed in four cycles that month estimating around 4,000 bills per cycle. 8. Water Bills are 2 sided. 9. Contractor will provide all the envelopes
