Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 1/6/2026
Item Status: New
From: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director/Sheriff, Anthony Lowery/Kim Kelly, Finance Director
Submitted by: Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Lease of One (1) Postage Machine for Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office Located in Robertsdale, Alabama
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute the Purchase Order Lease with Quadient Leasing USA Inc., (Accurate Control of Fairhope) for the lease of one (1) postage machine off the State of Alabama bid for thirty-six (36) months for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office located in Robertsdale as follows:
Model IX3-P5 - iX-3 Series Base w/5lb Integrated Weigh Platform, Moistener & Catch Tray
Rate Protection
Full Coverage Maintenance Contract
(36 Months: $82.77 per month Total $993.24 per year
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Lease Agreement with Accurate Control (Quadient Leasing USA, Inc.) of Fairhope for the postage machine for the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office located in Robertsdale is expiring. Quadient Leasing USA, Inc., is pulling the old machine and replacing it with a new machine off the State of Alabama bid. The Lease Agreement is for thirty-six (36) months in the amount of $248.31 per quarter for a total of $993.24 per year.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $993.24 per year
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10052100.52210 Rental Expense
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
Standard State of Alabama Purchase Order Lease
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: 1/06/2026
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: N/A
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Additional instructions/notes: Letter to Vendor