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, #25SS090425C-MH, Countywide Postage Services in the amount not to exceed $2,300,000.00 with the United States Postal Service (Atlanta, GA), to provide postage services for Fulton County agencies. Effective dates: January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.
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REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-384, after conducting a good faith review, if the Purchasing Department determine 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 ?
District 1 ?
District 2 ?
District 3 ?
District 4 ?
District 5 ?
District 6 ?
IS THIS A PURCHASING ITEM?
Yes
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND: This request will provide postage services for all Fulton County agencies for FY2026. This service is required to meet postage needs for Fulton County agencies and to provide postage services for user departments for "time sensitive" mail such as tax bill 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.
Pursuant to the Purchasing Code Section 102-384, this request meets the following category permitted as basis for conditions allowing the award of a contract without competition:
(b)(7) A governmental agency is the only provider of the service and/or services
Community Impact: Provides citizens and patrons time sensitive mail from Fulton County Government agencies.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends ...
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