DEPARTMENT
Real Estate and Asset Management
REQUESTED ACTION
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Request approval to award a contract without competition- Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, #26SS1648783C-MH, Countywide Postage Service in the amount not to exceed $2,350,000.00 with the United States Postal Services (Atlanta, GA), to provide postage services for Fulton County agencies. Effective dates: January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, and after the Purchasing Department has determined that there is only one source available for the required supply, service, or construction item, the request shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY AREA RELATED TO THIS ITEM
Open and Responsible Government
COMMISSION DISTRICTS AFFECTED
All Districts
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District 1
District 2
District 3
District 4
District 5
District 6
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND This sole source contract will provide Countywide postage services for Fulton County agencies for FY2027.
Scope of Work: This service is required to adhere to federal postage mandates and to provide postage to various Fulton County Agencies for "time sensitive" mail such as tax information, W-2 forms, jury summons, Registration and Elections applications and ballots or any notices mailed from Fulton County, which must arrive at their destinations in a timely manner. Postage stamps cannot be purchased from another source.
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384(b), this request meets the following category permitted as a basis for allowing the award of a contract without competition:
(7) A governmental agency is the only provider of the service and/or services
Community Impact: Provides the citizens and patrons with time sensitive mail from Fulton County Government agencies.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estat...
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