WCS# 14524 postage meter INK red (787-1 OEM)

The State of Illinois, through its Business Services contracting organization, awarded a contract to Pitney Bowes Inc. (Vendor ID V00003718) on May 5, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. This Release Exempt – Other contract is valued at $4,793.10 and covers the supply of postage meter consumables for state operations. The contract specifically calls for the delivery of 15 units of Postage Meter Ink Connect+ in red (model 787-1) at a unit price of $319.54 per unit, designated as Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) supplies associated with account number 0018605495.

The place of performance for this procurement is Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, where Pitney Bowes will fulfill the postage meter supply requirements. The one-month contract period reflects the expedited nature of this consumables order, consistent with the Release Exempt classification that allows for streamlined procurement procedures. This award represents routine operational spending for postage meter maintenance and supplies necessary to support the State of Illinois' mail processing operations.