Direct Mail for Annual Giving
ID: 26-0140
• State: Missouri
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Background
The University of Missouri, established in 1839, is a prominent institution providing education, research, and community service. The University aims to enhance its fundraising efforts through direct mail campaigns for annual giving to support its mission and initiatives at both the University of Missouri (MU) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). This solicitation seeks qualified suppliers to furnish and deliver direct mail services for annual appeals.
Work Details
The contract involves providing Direct Mail Services for annual appeals, which includes:
- Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, testing, services, permits, and notifications necessary for the work.
- Creating products within the United States.
- Providing proofs 6-8 days in advance of mailing.
- Setting up direct mail formats with various carrier envelopes, letterheads, letter texts, signature graphics, and variable fields.
- Uploading graphics and data via an FTP site at least 45 days before scheduled mail dates.
- Conducting multiple jobs segmented into Fall and Spring mailings with specific quantities:
- Fall: Approximately 180,000 pieces across 26 jobs.
- Spring: Approximately 100,000 pieces across 5 jobs.
- Providing a minimum of 10 samples of each job upon completion.
- Adhering to collegiate licensing standards for any logos used.
- Implementing informed delivery with USPS and Smart personalized QR codes.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence on July 1, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2027. There is an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the University of Missouri campuses located in Columbia and St. Louis, Missouri.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including:
- A minimum of five years' experience in direct mail services and three years in healthcare.
- Ability to provide proofs within specified timeframes.
- Compliance with all mandatory requirements outlined in the solicitation document.
- Submission of a SOC2 Report or recent vulnerability scan for data security compliance.
The University of Missouri, established in 1839, is a prominent institution providing education, research, and community service. The University aims to enhance its fundraising efforts through direct mail campaigns for annual giving to support its mission and initiatives at both the University of Missouri (MU) and the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL). This solicitation seeks qualified suppliers to furnish and deliver direct mail services for annual appeals.
Work Details
The contract involves providing Direct Mail Services for annual appeals, which includes:
- Furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, testing, services, permits, and notifications necessary for the work.
- Creating products within the United States.
- Providing proofs 6-8 days in advance of mailing.
- Setting up direct mail formats with various carrier envelopes, letterheads, letter texts, signature graphics, and variable fields.
- Uploading graphics and data via an FTP site at least 45 days before scheduled mail dates.
- Conducting multiple jobs segmented into Fall and Spring mailings with specific quantities:
- Fall: Approximately 180,000 pieces across 26 jobs.
- Spring: Approximately 100,000 pieces across 5 jobs.
- Providing a minimum of 10 samples of each job upon completion.
- Adhering to collegiate licensing standards for any logos used.
- Implementing informed delivery with USPS and Smart personalized QR codes.
Period of Performance
The contract period will commence on July 1, 2026, and conclude on June 30, 2027. There is an option to renew for four additional one-year periods.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed at the University of Missouri campuses located in Columbia and St. Louis, Missouri.
Bidder Requirements
Bidders must comply with specific requirements including:
- A minimum of five years' experience in direct mail services and three years in healthcare.
- Ability to provide proofs within specified timeframes.
- Compliance with all mandatory requirements outlined in the solicitation document.
- Submission of a SOC2 Report or recent vulnerability scan for data security compliance.
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Overview
Opportunity Type
Request for Proposal
Opportunity ID
26-0140
Response Deadline
June 17, 2026
Due in 17 Days
Date Posted
May 27, 2026
Source
Pre-Bid Conference
No pre-bid conference requirement or date was provided in the solicitation text supplied. The visible text only references 'research poster presentations, professional conferences, and specialty interest,' which does not indicate a pre-bid conference.
Q&A Deadline
Vendor questions, requests for changes, or clarifications should be directed to the University buyer of record/contact (John Adams, adamsjv@umsystem.edu, (573) 884-8797). Questions must be submitted by the stated question deadline.
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Est. Value Range
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$150,000 - $600,000
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Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 5/27/26 University of Missouri System in Missouri issued Request for Proposal Direct Mail for Annual Giving with ID 26-0140 due 6/17/26.
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