Paper Shredder

Tech Advanced Computers was awarded a contract by Robinson Correctional Center, an Illinois state agency, for the procurement of a large-scale mobile document shredder. The award, issued on September 21, 2026, is classified as an Open Market Small Purchase with a total contract value of $3,130.00 and a performance period extending through June 30, 2027. The single line item calls for one HSM Pure 740 Max 22 Sheet Cross-Cut Large Scale Mobile Shredder with a 63.4-gallon capacity, meeting specified minimum requirements including a 15-3/4 inch throat width, cross-cut security level 4 designation, 22-sheet minimum capacity, 17 feet per minute operational speed, and full bin indicator functionality.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes standard contractual provisions applicable to all State of Illinois vendor agreements. Key terms include payment within 30 days in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, mandatory insurance coverage of $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence, 12-month defect-free warranty provisions for supplies, and performance through June 30, 2027. The procurement structure permits consideration of "or equal" product submissions, with the bidder bearing the burden of proof for product equivalency against the specified brand standard.