Mailroom Equipment and Supplies

The State of Texas, through its Statewide Procurement Division, awarded a term contract to Quadient, Inc. for mailroom equipment and supplies to support CareFlite (Agency A3021). The contract, designated as 985-C1 with purchase order number 26211036, was executed on February 20, 2026, with an expected completion date of May 14, 2026. The cumulative contract value is $10,794.60, representing a 60-month lease arrangement. Quadient, Inc., a postage and mail processing equipment manufacturer headquartered in Milford, Connecticut, will deliver equipment and services to CareFlite's location in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The contract comprises three lease line items: an iX-5 Series mailroom processing unit equipped with AutoFeeder, Sealer, Catch Tray, and Ink Cartridge at $112.17 monthly; an iX-5 Series base 5-pound weigh platform at $30.74 monthly; and an IX5AFAI Meter Rate service at $37.00 monthly. All three line items are structured as 60-month leases, with quantities measured in months of service. The State of Texas has claimed exemption from sales and excise taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4) based on the equipment being procured for exclusive state use.