NOT A BIDDING OPPORTUNITY DHS Emergency Notice Mailroom Equipment

Bell and Howell Group Holdings LLC was awarded a contract by the Illinois Department of Human Services, Business Services division, under an Open Market Emergency Purchases procurement on April 1, 2026. The contract is valued at $1.56 million and is scheduled for completion by June 29, 2026. The prime contractor will deliver two units of automated intelligent producer inserters, specifically Producer 400 EVO equipment, to support the State's emergency operational needs.

Under the terms of this engagement, Bell and Howell will provide the equipment with delivery within 30 to 45 days, freight included, along with comprehensive installation services including application testing for up to three weeks. The contractor is also obligated to provide operator training for up to one week, covering up to six operators. While specific performance locations are not detailed in the available contract documentation, the three-month performance period from April 1, 2026 through June 29, 2026 reflects the time-sensitive nature of this emergency procurement. The supporting emergency purchase statement documentation was posted on April 21, 2026.