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Columbus City Schools·Ohio

Postage Meters

Closes 7/27/2026$150k – $200kInvitation for BidLogin required
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Description

The Columbus City Schools is seeking a vendor to provide postage meters that meet or exceed the specifications of the FP Mailing Solutions Post Base Version S3 postage meter. The contract will be for a three-year period, with two optional one-year renewals, and will cover the rental and supplies for 44 postage meters. The vendor must provide a firm, fixed price for the rentals and supplies, including any rate updates, service on the meters, and training. The contract also requires the vendor to supply a delivered price for supplies, with no minimum order and no shipping or handling charges. • The vendor must provide training, including follow-up training, as part of the contract. • The rental price must include a 90-day money back guarantee from the date of initial installation. • The vendor must be able to accept multiple accounts on one payment check from the Columbus City Schools. • The contract will have a consolidated invoice for the 44 meters listed on the ITB.

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Contact

Sean M Hart(Bid Contact)

[email protected]

(380) 997-3654

Key dates

Opened
7/14/2026
Questions due
7/17/2026
Closes
7/27/2026
Duration
3 years

Last updated

Details

Type
Invitation for Bid
Industry
Logistics and Supply Chain
NAICS
423420
Solicitation №
1118

Budget estimate

$150,000 – $200,000

The budget for this contract can be estimated based on the rental and supplies for the 44 postage meters over the three-year contract period. Assuming an average rental price of $50 per meter per month, the total rental cost for the 44 meters would be $2,640 per month, or $31,680 per year. Over the three-year contract period, the total rental cost would be $95,040. Additionally, the cost of supplies, such as ink cartridges and tape strips, would need to be factored in. Assuming an average cost of $500 per year for supplies for each meter, the total supply cost for the 44 meters would be $22,000 per year, or $66,000 over the three-year contract period. Therefore, the total budget for the contract could be estimated to be around $161,040. However, this is just a rough estimate, and the actual budget could be higher or lower, depending on the specific prices and terms negotiated with the vendor.

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