Quadient — Intelligent software and hardware solutions

Master Agreement 070125 is a cooperative purchasing contract between Sourcewell, a Minnesota service cooperative, and Quadient, Inc. for the provision of intelligent software and hardware solutions focused on mailing and postage equipment and technology. Effective from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2029, with potential extensions up to seven years, the agreement allows eligible public agencies, including governmental, educational, nonprofit, and tribal entities across the United States and Canada, to procure mailroom solutions. The scope includes USPS postage meter rentals, tabletop inserters, mailing and addressing systems, and associated software and services. Quadient provides these solutions through a combination of direct operations and an authorized dealer network to ensure nationwide coverage. The contract utilizes a best-value award basis, with pricing representing the highest weighted evaluation factor. Quadient offers a structured rate card with MSRP discounts ranging from 0% to 55%, which includes shipping, delivery, standard hardware installation, and basic training. Compliance requirements are extensive, mandating adherence to the Buy American Act, the Davis-Bacon Act, and EPA guidelines for recovered materials. While the U.S. federal government is not a party to the agreement, the supplier must comply with various federal regulations, including 2 C.F.R. Part 200 for transactions involving federal funding. Quadient is identified as a large business C-Corporation and is required to provide quarterly transaction reporting and administrative fees to Sourcewell.