Adding funds to postage meter machine

The California Student Aid Commission has awarded an encumbrance-only contract to Quadient Inc. for postage meter machine funding. The contract, identified as 0000001611, was awarded on June 2, 2026, with a total contract value of $249,975.00. This encumbrance-only contract structure indicates that funds have been obligated but actual expenditures may occur over a subsequent performance period. The specific deliverable consists of adding funds to a postage meter machine, reflecting a single line item valued at $249,975.00.

As the prime contractor, Quadient Inc. will provide the postage meter funding services to support the California Student Aid Commission's operational requirements. The contract's encumbrance-only designation suggests this award represents a financial commitment rather than a complete statement of work with defined performance dates. The single unit purchase indicates a discrete funding transaction for the Commission's postage operations, though the materials provided do not specify the geographic location of performance or the duration of fund availability under this encumbrance.