Contract C796FA

The Florida Department of Children and Families has awarded a continuation equipment lease contract (C796FA) to Pitney Bowes for the provision of postal equipment. The contract, valued at $688 and effective from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, covers the lease of four SendPro C Series postage meters under an original five-year equipment lease agreement initiated on August 1, 2024. The equipment is located at 336 College Ave, DeFuniak Springs, Florida 32435, with quarterly invoicing scheduled at $172.17 per unit ($57.39 monthly per unit). This purchase order replaces the prior year obligation (C5B56E) and represents the first annual renewal installment under the broader equipment lease contract 0041546992.

The prime contractor, Pitney Bowes, is responsible for equipment maintenance and service delivery throughout the contract term. The dealer providing the quote is Dean Merriott of Tampa, Florida. Pursuant to Florida statutory requirements, the State's obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon annual legislative appropriation, and the vendor is required to discontinue service and retrieve equipment upon contract expiration unless a written extension or renewal is received in advance. The contract includes provisions for potential additional purchase orders in years four and five, with final terms to be determined as the original lease approaches completion in July 2029.