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NONPROFIT AND BULK  MAILINGS (STANDARD MAIL A)

Standard Mail is a cost-effective service for material that contains a general message aimed at all who receive it, rather than a personal message to a particular individual.  Certain criteria apply:

• There is a minimum requirement of 200 pieces or 50 pounds per mailing.
• All pieces must be identical in content, and the envelopes must be identical except for adresses. 
• The addresses must be typewritten; handwritten addresses are not acceptable.
• The mailing must be accompanied by a complete sample piece.
• Standard mail is a domestic service only; foreign, APO, and U.S. territories are not included.
• Do not include pieces to Mount Berry addresses. 
• The mailing must be in ZIP Code order, starting from the lowest number to the highest.  If there is more than one tray of mail, the trays must be in consecutive order.
• Standard mailings may be processed by metered postage or by permit imprint.  The postage rate depends upon the size, weight, and the message content. Please call us in advance or let us see a sample piece to determine the rate and the correct permit indicia.
• Standard mailings must be received early enough to allow us to process for delivery to the Rome Post Office before the 3:30 p.m. deadline.
• Standard mailings must bear either the endosement, "Address Service Requested" or "Return Service Requested".  Standard mail bearing the endrosement "Address Service Requested" will be handled in the same manner as First Class Mail.  Use of the "Return Service Requested" endorsement does not provide fowarding service; instead, the mail piece will be returned with the new address or a reason for nondelivery.  Returned standard mail will be charged a weighted First Class rate; these fees will be listed as an address correction expense on your department's monthly postage statement.
• If Standard mail is to be metered, the endorsement will be printed along with the postage as the mailing is processed by Mail Services.  Mailings which will utilize the Permit Imprint method of postage payment must have the endorsement preprinted on each piece.  Please contact us for the guidelines outlining the proper placement of the endorsement.
• Self mailers (folded pieces that do not require envelopes) are acceptable if they are printed on a minimum paperweight of "65 lb cover".  Do not use staples as they damage postal equipment.  Self mailers should be secured with adhesive tabs or clear tape.