Contract C79113

The Florida Department of Children and Families has awarded a purchase order to Pitney Bowes for the lease of SendPro C automated mailing equipment. The contract, identified as C79113, is valued at $2,183.16 and covers the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027. This replacement purchase order continues an original five-year equipment lease agreement established October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2030. The equipment is located at 200 North Kentucky Avenue, Lakeland, Florida 33801, with quarterly invoicing at $545.79 per quarter ($181.93 monthly). The lease is provided through dealer Dean Merriott at 5310 Cypress Center Drive, Suite 115, Tampa, Florida 33609-1059.

The contract represents the continuation of a phased procurement strategy, with prior year purchase orders issued in Fiscal Years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, and future purchase orders anticipated through Fiscal Year 2029-2030. Payment obligation is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation. The vendor is responsible for discontinuing service and retrieving equipment upon contract expiration unless a written extension or renewal is provided in advance. The contract is governed by the terms and conditions of State Term Contract 44102100-17-1 and includes Pitney Bowes Contract Number 41562990, Serial Number 6236675.