IX5AFAI Meter Rate and 5 more items

On August 18, 2026, Athens Independent School District (ISD) in Athens, Texas, awarded contract 985-C1 to Quadient, Inc., a Connecticut-based company, for the procurement of mailing and messaging equipment and related services. The total contract value is $6,679.75. The place of performance is the school district's facility located at 104 Hawn Street, Athens, Texas. This contract was awarded under the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Statewide Procurement Division term contract framework.

The deliverables consist of Quadient iX-5 Series automated mailing system equipment and ancillary services with a 36-month period of performance. Equipment includes an iX-5 Series base 5-pound weigh platform ($884.00), an iX-5 Series unit with AutoFeeder, Sealer, Catch Tray, and Ink Cartridge ($3,253.25), an Error Recovery (ERR) Feature and Activation Kit ($495.00), and a Power Line Conditioner ($175.50). Services include 36 months of IX5AFAI meter rate service ($1,332.00) and 36 months of E-Services with Electronic Return Receipt (ERR) functionality ($540.00). The expected delivery date is September 17, 2026, representing a 30-day delivery window from the award date. The purchase is exempt from federal excise taxes and applicable state and local sales taxes under Texas Tax Code Section 151.309(4).