UNSPSC 23181604: Cutting machinery

UNSPSC 23181604 Cutting machinery is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure industrial shredding and destruction equipment for document and materials processing. The two recent opportunities in this code stem from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget–Financial Services, which is soliciting multi-shaft, low-speed, high-torque shredding systems (40–60 horsepower) for Records Center operations. These systems must process paper documents, plastics, textiles, uniforms, Kevlar, ballistic materials, and limited metal items, with paper materials achieving P-4 particle size when screened and non-paper materials rendered non-usable. The equipment operates on a part-time basis with manual hand-feeding and interchangeable sizing screens changeable within one hour by two personnel. Vendor responsibilities include installation, testing, commissioning, provision of throughput rates for each material type, technical specifications covering motor power, shaft configuration, cutting blade design, discharge specifications, noise and vibration compliance, and safety standards. State and local procurement under this code appears to be dominated by state departments managing infrastructure and records; the Michigan Department's dual solicitations (RFP 1712600000021772 and RFP 1712600000021771) suggest equipment replacement or facility upgrade at state-operated centers.

Both Michigan solicitations closed on July 7, 2026, posted in June 2026, and operated as RFQs through the state's SIGMA VSS electronic submission system. Written questions were due June 16, 2026, with responses posted by June 23. Proposals must remain valid for 60 calendar days from the due date, with delivery FOB Destination and payment terms Net 45 days following invoice receipt via electronic funds transfer. The State reserves the right to accept shortages of 5 percent or less and will not reimburse overages exceeding 5 percent per line item. Vendors must provide Certificates of Liability insurance, register in SIGMA VSS with banking information on file, and comply with Michigan's Standard Contract Terms including prevailing wage compliance where applicable, nondiscrimination requirements, and four-year record retention. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business status is requested with applicable documentation. No dollar ceiling is specified in either solicitation. Recent activity in this code is limited to Michigan; geographic spread and issuing-body concentration cannot be assessed from the two closely related Michigan Records Center solicitations alone.