Postage Equipment

County Clerk

Published: Jan 7, 2022

Updated: Apr 29, 2026

Source: cook_county_procurement

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Quadient — $800,000

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About This Opportunity

Award by County Clerk (United States, general supplies): Postage Equipment. Awarded to Quadient (USD 800K, Jan 2022).

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Office Equipment. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of USD 800,000.

Published through Cook County IL, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is a shortlist announcement indicating that firms have been pre-selected for the next phase of the procurement process.

Description

This tender, issued by the Cook County Clerk's Department in the United States, pertains to the procurement of postage equipment. The anticipated award recommendation is to Quadient, with the County Board of Commissioners' concurrence indicated.

This procurement seeks to acquire essential machinery and related services necessary for the efficient processing of mail within the County Clerk's office.

Typical requirements for such a tender would encompass the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of advanced postage meters, mailing machines, and potentially related software solutions for tracking and managing postage expenses. Bidders are usually expected to demonstrate a proven track record in providing reliable and technologically current postage solutions, capable of handling high volumes of mail. Key considerations often include the equipment's efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of use, and compliance with postal regulations. Furthermore, comprehensive support services, including on-site technical assistance, software updates, and user training, are generally crucial components of the awarded contract. The objective is to ensure the smooth and cost-optimized operation of the County Clerk's mailroom functions through the provision of high-quality postage equipment and dedicated service.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Cook County IL and was originally published on January 7, 2022. Last refreshed 57 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About County Clerk

County Clerk has issued 58 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 48 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Governance & Public Administration, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Cook County IL. Most recent publication: January 23, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by County Clerk in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Quadient was awarded the contract for $800,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Cook County IL to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Quadient. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.