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ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: June 16, 2026
Action Agenda
Item No. 8-k
SUBJECT: Contract Renewal with OE Enterprises for Courier Services for FY 2026-27
DEPARTMENT: Asset Management Services
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
FY 2026-27 OE Enterprises Courier Connor Wilkins, Asset Management
Service Proposal Services Assistant Director, 919-245-
2689
Alan Dorman, Asset Management
Services Director, 919-245-2627
PURPOSE: To approve a contract renewal with OE Enterprises for courier services for FY 2026-
27.
BACKGROUND: Orange County through Asset Management Services currently contracts with
OE Enterprises, a nonprofit organization, to provide daily courier services, including document,
mail, and package delivery between County facilities. The current contract term expires on June
30, 2026. Continuation of these services ensures communication and operational efficiency
across departments. Staff recommends renewal of the contract for an additional 12-month term
(July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027), under the same terms and conditions.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County's annual payment of $110,646 was included in the FY 2026-
27 Manager's recommended budget
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports:
• MISSION STATEMENT — Orange County is a visionary leader in providing governmental
services valued by our community, beyond those required by law, in an equitable,
sustainable, innovative and efficient way.
RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board approve the contract
renewal with OE Enterprises for courier services for FY 2026-27 and authorize the Manager to
sign as necessary.
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OE ENTERPRISES, INC
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. EMPLOY.
May 5, 2026
Dear Orange County:
OE has provided courier services to Orange County for many years. This wonderful opportunity
has created jobs for Orange County residents with disabilities and has allowed OE to support our
community. We thank Orange County and OC staff for their support to OE in these services.
OE will run an efTective and efficient mail courier service by basing it off the best practices from
the existing model used in our current Orange County Mail Operations.
OE has operated the courier services for Orange County for 15+ years. This service allows OE to employ
multiple individuals with disabilities from Orange County. We have attached the costs associated with the mail
route and our current rates to Orange County. The full cost to run the OC Mair Courier Contract is $112,268.
OE is requesting$110,645 to cover the staffing at the OC Living Wage rates and the cost of the required postage
meter and supplies.
Contract Expenses
Staff 90,531.94
Mail Truck .5,.548.68
Car Insurance 1,688.00
Gas 3,150.00
Pitney Bowes Lease 9,.570.00
Ink for the machine 1,520.00
EZ seal 260.00
112,26S.52
Contract Revenue
Mail Route 110,64.5.27
(Total Revenue 110,645.27
Cu rent contract 104,134.5E
Increase to contract 6,510.71
New proposed contract amount 110,645.27
348 Elizabeth Brady Rd.Hillsborough,NC 27278 (919)732-8124
1341 Anthony Rd. Burlington,NC 27215 (336)513-4400
731 Farr St.,Asheboro,NC 27203 (336)629-0573
Website:OEEnterprises.org Fax:(919)732-4027
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OE ENTERPRISES, INC
ADVOCATE. EDUCATE. EMPLOY.
Postale
Outgoing mail will be processed via on site mail meter machine at DEVs Hillsborough,NC facility.
OE will provide all documentation to the County monthly related to postage costs for
reimbursement. Postage is a pass through and Orange County reimburses the actual cost of postage
monthly to OE.
Sincerely,
Qu&ta 9fea-Mafnieton
Audra Kea-Hamilton
CFO
OE Enterprises, Inc.
348 Elizabeth Brady Rd.Hillsborough,NC 27278 (919)732-8124
1341 Anthony Rd. Burlington,NC 27215 (336)513-4400
731 Farr St.,Asheboro,NC 27203 (336)629-0573
Website:OEEnterprises.org Fax:(919)732-4027