PO26-213 Shredding Services Executed Contract_Redacted.pdf

This is a state contract between the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and AAA Certified Confidential Security Corp, located in Peoria, IL, for statewide document shredding services. The contract is part of procurement project PO26-213 and was awarded through a small purchase method, with the contract number 26-418DCFS-PROCU-B-49739.

The contract provides for secure and confidential document destruction services for approximately 69 sites statewide, with the vendor offering either facility-based or mobile/onsite shredding. The initial contract term is from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026, with a total contract value not to exceed $57,106.50. The vendor will provide lockable disposal bins, handle document custody and transportation, and ensure compliance with data protection laws, including destroying sensitive documents containing personal identifiers. The vendor must maintain NAID AAA certification and perform services in a manner that prevents public access to the records. Pickups will occur Monday through Friday, excluding specified state holidays, and the vendor is responsible for all associated expenses.