MA WIC Warehouse Shipping Specifications~32.pdf

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WIC - #385 TIME FOR TEXTURES ENG, HC State and local contract opportunity
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Worcester County, New Bedford City, Massachusetts

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This document outlines the Massachusetts WIC Program Specifications for Delivery to the Northborough Distribution Center, providing detailed shipping, packaging, and delivery requirements for vendors. The specifications cover freight terms, shipping methods, packaging instructions, and delivery document preparation for items to be delivered to the Massachusetts WIC Distribution Center located at 35 Lyman St. in Northborough, MA 01532.

The document specifies strict guidelines for shipment preparation, including carton weight limits (maximum 30 lbs per carton), labeling requirements, and pallet specifications for larger shipments. Vendors must provide advance shipping notice via email, include detailed packing lists, and adhere to specific delivery windows (Tuesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). Failure to comply with these specifications may result in the product being returned at the vendor's expense. The shipping terms are Free on Board (FOB) destination, with freight pre-paid by the vendor, and shipments under 10 cartons and 200 lbs can be sent via FedEx or UPS ground, while larger shipments must be palletized.

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Massachusetts WIC Program Specifications for Delivery to Northborough Distribution Center

_____________________ (name of item)

Freight Terms

Massachusetts State WIC Program’s freight terms for US domestic shipments are Free on Board

(FOB) destination, freight pre-paid by the vendor for all shipments.

Shipping Method

Shipments that are 10 cartons and 200 lbs. or less and meet other FedEx or UPS ground guidelines should be shipped by Fed Ex or UPS ground.

All orders that exceed 10 boxes and 200 lbs. must be palletized.

No container shipments shall be accepted.

Packaging Instructions

Vendor shall provide shipping containers (boxes, cartons, etc.) constructed to provide for handling and shall afford the item protection.

Vendor shall utilize shipping containers uniform in size whenever possible.

Vendor shall utilize containers of minimum tare weight and size consistent with the protection required.

Vendor shall utilize containers that meet the minimum packaging requirements of the common carriers (if so shipped) for acceptance for safe transportation.

Shipment Preparation

Carton Preparation

No individual carton to exceed a maximum weight of 30 lbs.

The following information shall be clearly placed, stamped, or printed on each box, carton or case. The letters and numbers shall be a minimum of ½ inch in height and in bold print.

o Form number, if applicable o Product description from purchase order o Language (i.e. English or Spanish) o Mark the total number of cartons being shipped on the outside of each carton

(example: 1 of 6, 2 of 6, etc.).

Packing lists must be attached to the outside of the cartons.

Palletized Loads

All orders that exceed 10 boxes and 200 lbs. must be palletized and conform to the following specifications:

o All pallets used shall be, at the minimum, a grad A GMA four-way pallet in good condition and measuring 48”(long) and 40”(wide).

o Each pallet shall have three single stringers (runners). One stringer shall be on each side and one in the center running the length of the pallet.

o The pallet shall not have any missing, broken, or split boards. Each pallet shall have five boards in good condition securely fastened on bottom and seven boards in good condition securely fastened on the top.

o Each pallet shall present a clean appearance with no dirt, grease, or other foreign materials on it.

o Pallets shall not exceed a maximum weight of 2,000 lbs. (908 kilograms).

o All carton labels must be facing outward and cartons securely shrink-wrapped to pallet.

Delivery Document Preparation

Packing List

Each WIC purchase order number must have a separate packing list. Vendor shall ensure that all materials shipped shall be accompanied by a standard commercial packing list. Vendor shall include the following information on the packing list:

Ship-to address

Ship from address

Form number/ purchase order item name/ description

Quantity of each purchase order item

Mark the total number of cartons, pallets and total weight being shipped on packing list(s)

Packing lists must be attached to the outside of the cartons.

Delivery Appointment Scheduling/ Advance Shipping Notice

Advanced notice of delivery shall be made to WICDeliveries@MassMail.State.MA.US. Delivery information shall include:

Delivery date

Number of cartons/ pallets

Purchase order number and item description

Complete orders shall be shipped to the Massachusetts WIC Distribution Center, 35 Lyman St.

Northborough, MA 01532.

Deliveries are accepted Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

The expected date of delivery is ___________

Failure of the vendor/ shipper to comply shall result in the product being returned at the vendor’s expense.

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