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MAIL SERVICES

(contract last updated 09/05/2012)

SCOPE: The UW Madison frequently uses mail delivery services provided by the United States Postal Service (USPS). The USPS provides support and service per the terms below. Users of this contract do not need to do any additional bidding or procurement effort as the USPS is a federal agency uniquely qualitied to do these services.

CONTRACT # DESCRIPTION
11-5327 MAIL SERVICES
CONTRACT ORIGIN: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
UW-Madison
Purchasing Services
21 N Park St, Ste 6101
Madison, WI 53715-1218
UW-Madison users contact:
Vint Quamme
(608) 262-1147 FAX (608) 262-4467
vquamme@bussvc.wisc.edu
 

Non-UW-Madison users contact: Vendor Representative

ELIGIBLE PURCHASERS: University of Wisconsin - Madison Authorized Personnel ONLY
CONTRACT TERM: USPS is a sole source provider of this type of mail delivery services and the contract is on-going without a beginning or ending date.

Vendor
United State Postal Service (US Postal Service or USPS)
3902 Milwaukee St
Madison  WI  53707
     
US Postal Service
PO Box 506
Hales Corners WI 53130
     
Business Solutions Specialist PHONE #  
Steve Placek 414-525-7860  
CELL PHONE # 414-940-3990  
E-mail steven.j.placek @usps.gov
     
Ordering Supplies: 800-610-8734  
Website www.usps.com
     
Business Service Network: 414-287-1908  
M-F – 8:00am-4:30pm CT
800-275-8777
M-F - 8:00am-8:30pm ET
Sat - 8:00am-6:00pm ET
Sunday - Closed
Commodity Code 962-24
Federal Employee ID # (FEIN) 41-0760000
F.O.B. F.O.B. Origin
Terms: None
Invoicing: Invoices shall reflect contract prices.
Pricing Information: Current Pricing at www.usps.gov/prices Postal Explorer

Express Mail®: USPS fastest service to most destinations 365 days a year including Sunday and holidays. Includes tracking and insurance.

Priority Mail®: A 2-3 day service with easy Flat Rate options. Delivery Confirmation and other services available.

First-Class Mail®: A 3-5 day service for letter, flats and small parcels up to 13 ounces. Delivery Confirmation is available for First-Class Parcels.

Standard Mail®: A lower priced service for non-personal correspondence based on your work preparing, sorting and mailing a minimum of 200 pieces or 50 Lbs. Prices based on shape, weight, preparation and entry.

Global Express Guaranteed®: Date-certain shipping to over 190 countries in 1-3 Business Days. Includes tracking and $100 insurance.

Express Mail International®: Expedited service to over 190 countries in 3-5 Business Days. Insurance included to $100 and day-certain delivery to select destinations.

Priority Mail® International: Priority handling in 6 – 10 Business Days to over 190 countries worldwide. Tracking to major destinations.

First-Class Mail® International: An economical way to send letters, flats and packages, 4 pounds and under to over 190 countries worldwide.

Airmail M-Bags: An economical way to send a minimum of 11 Lbs. printed material in quantities to one address overseas.

Delivery Confirmation™: Service that gives you the date, ZIP Code™ and time your article was delivered. If delivery was attempted you will get the date and time of attempted delivery. Accessed with our Track & Confirm tool at www.usps.com

Click-N-Ship: A way to ship domestic or international packages from your desktop using a credit card for payment.

Click-2-Mail: A way to design and mail First-Class or Standard Mail from your desktop using a credit card for payment.

The Summary of Accessorial Fees is available for download as a Word Document.

To find the nearest US Postal Service location to drop off your packages, please consult the “Locate a Post Office” feature on the US Postal Service Website at www.usps.com

Please contact US Postal Service Specialist: Steve Placek at steven.j.placek @usps.gov

Surcharges:
DOMESTIC Surcharges Comparison
INTERNATIONAL Surcharges Comparison


Revision History:

(12/8/11): updated sales rep information.
(9/5/12): removed sales rep information (Sheila Frey).
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