postage meter

The state of Illinois, through Cook County, is seeking proposals for a postage meter contract. The procurement is for the provision of a postage meter system, including all necessary hardware, software, and services required for the efficient processing of outbound mail. Key deliverables include reliable, high-volume mailing equipment, user-friendly software interfaces, and comprehensive maintenance and support. Qualified respondents should have extensive experience in the provision of commercial postage meters and associated technologies, with a proven track record of meeting the needs of large, multi-site organizations. The due date for proposals is May 17, 2018, with no scheduled site visits or bidders' meetings.

This contracting opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified, and there are no requirements for the integration of existing infrastructure or technology. The total contract value or budget range has not been disclosed, but the successful bidder can expect a multi-year agreement to provide the required postage metering services to Cook County.