Shipping Cost Memo.pdf

This Shipping Cost Memo document pertains to the Florida Supervisor of Elections' single-source procurement of Lexmark MS531 B/W Ballot Printers with 22" Extension Kits from VR Systems. The memo addresses shipping costs associated with the equipment purchase required to support the state's election management system. The procurement is justified as a sole-source acquisition to ensure compatibility with existing election infrastructure and maintain compliance with statutory ballot production deadlines. Specific details regarding item quantities, response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder meetings, and award dates are not detailed in the shipping cost memorandum itself, as this document serves as a supplementary cost analysis rather than the primary solicitation documentation.

The memo focuses on the financial logistics of shipping the printer equipment to the Supervisor of Elections. Pricing terms and the specific shipping cost analysis are outlined within the document to support the overall procurement justification. As a single-source procurement, no competitive bidding or set-asides apply to this acquisition. The purchase is funded through the Supervisor of Elections' budget allocation for equipment and ballot production infrastructure necessary to maintain election security and reliability during the upcoming election cycle.