Opportunity
San Antonio Water System Ionwave #26-1553 Addendum 1
Award for Lease of Mailing and Postage Meter Machine with Package Tracking System for San Antonio Water System
Posted
April 10, 2024
Respond By
May 08, 2026
Identifier
26-1553 Addendum 1
NAICS
532420
This award notice details the San Antonio Water System's selection of Quadient, Inc. for a three-year lease of a mailing and postage meter machine with an integrated package tracking system. - Government Buyer: - San Antonio Water System (SAWS), serving Bexar County, San Antonio, TX - OEM/Vendor: - Quadient, Inc. (primary manufacturer and supplier) - Products/Services Requested: - Mail Postage Meter Machine (lease) - Must process mixed size and weight mail, measure, classify, weigh, and rate mail per USPS standards - Includes platform weighing scale with instant weight-to-rate conversion and dimensional weight capability - Generates reports on mail volumes and postage classes - Counts, time and date stamps all incoming USPS mail - Inbound/Outbound Package Tracking System (lease) - Supports receiving and delivering packages from all carriers (FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc.) - Scans all barcodes and retains receipt/delivery history for up to one year - Maintenance and Support Services for both systems - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must retain package tracking history for one year - Option for three additional one-year renewals under same terms - All equipment must comply with USPS regulations and support multiple carrier integration - Contract Structure: - Three-year base lease with option to renew for up to three additional years - Primary OEM highlighted: Quadient, Inc.
Description
The San Antonio Water System is soliciting bids for a three-year lease of a Mail Postage Meter Machine and an Inbound/Outbound Package Tracking System to support SAWS mailing needs. The Postage Meter Machine must process mixed size and weight mail pieces, measure, classify, weigh, and rate mail according to USPS rates, and produce reports on volumes and postage classes. The Tracking System must provide capability to receive and deliver packages from all carriers, scan all barcoding, and retain receipt and delivery history for up to one year. The contract may be renewed for three additional one-year periods under the same terms and conditions.