Bulk Mailing Services
What is Bulk Mailing?
A Bulk Mailing is a special type of mailing which may qualify for special discounts on postage. Specific regulations set in place by the United States Postal Service must be met for a mailing to be considered a Bulk Mailing. If these regulations are not followed, the mailing will be rejected.
Bulk Mailing Regulations
Unapproved or incorrect use of Bulk Mailing or the University’s Non-Profit permit can jeopardize our ability to take advantage of these special rates.
- Non-profit and Standard class mail qualifies at the least expensive letter rates at up to 6” vertical x 11” horizontal dimensions. Magazines and larger flat mailers also qualify for Non-profit rates.
- Do not use tape, staples, or small hand tabs on folded self-mailers.
- Allow at least 4” horizontal x 2” vertical of clear space for the address to be printed on the mail piece.
- Although not required, it is advised that you leave the bottom 5/8 inch of any mail piece clear of printing. The Post Office often uses this space for a bar code label.
- Bulk mailings sent using the Idaho State University Non-Profit Permit will be subject to a $.01 per piece permit maintenance charge regardless whether it is sent via the mail center or third party.
Samples of permit imprints for First Class Presort, Non-profit, and Standard mail can be obtained from the Mail Center.
Bulk Services
We are able to address, fold, insert, seal, tab, match envelopes to contents, and organize mailings for surveys.
We fold, insert and seal #10 envelopes up to 9 x 12 envelopes with up to six inserts. We can also work with other formats, even if they are not bulk mail. Addressing services, even those that are not intended to be sent at special rates, are available.
Contact the ISU Mail Center by email at mailcntr@isu.edu or call us at (208) 282-3685 during normal business hours.
Service Pricing
| Mail Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Folding (Machine) | $.05 per item |
| Inserting (By Hand) | $.05 per item |
| Addressing (Machine) | $.05 per item |
| Addressing (By Hand) | $.10 per item |
| Sealing (Machine) | $.02 per item |
| Sealing (By Hand) | $.05 per item |
| Tabbing | $.03 per tab |
| Off-Site Permit Use | Call 208-282-3685 for details |
| Rush Processing Fee | $50 + $.01 per item |
| Bulk Mail Permit Usage Fee | $.01 per piece |
Options for Mailing
First-Class Presort
To qualify for a “First-Class Presort" class bulk mailing, you must have a minimum of 500 pieces. All mail pieces must be the same weight. All pieces must be sent within the U.S. (no international) and the ISU Mail Center must process the mailing.
Standard Class Non-Profit
To qualify for a “Standard" class or a "Non-Profit" class bulk mailing, you must have a minimum of 200 pieces. All mail pieces must be identical material and weight. All pieces must be sent within the U.S. and items may not be individualized (including hand-addressing items).