Postage Meters- Quadient

The state and local contracting opportunity posted by the state of Illinois pertains to the procurement of postage meters for the Illinois Finance Authority. Specifically, the opportunity is seeking bids for Quadient iX-1 postage meters, which include a 10-pound integrated scale, maintenance, and rate change protection for $38.99 per month over a 39-month term. The iX-1 meter features user-friendly navigation, an IMI-compliant indicia, and automatic rate updates. The agreement also includes access to Quadient's Neoship online shipping software for comparing USPS, FedEx, and UPS rates. The opportunity covers two separate office locations for the Illinois Finance Authority, one in Mount Vernon and one in Chicago. The bid submission deadline is October 10, 2023.

The contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Quadient, as the existing meters being replaced have Quadient serial numbers. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but the monthly fee of $38.99 per meter indicates a possible total contract value in the range of several hundred thousand dollars, depending on the number of meters required across the two office locations.