AGR-Support Services-Envelope Printing Machine

The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Support Services division is conducting a one-time acquisition for an IJET Color 1175 Pro envelope printing machine or equivalent envelope printing equipment through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with contract number 2640601026. One unit of the specified printing machine must be delivered to the Illinois Department of Agriculture at 801 E. Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62702 by the contract end date of August 13, 2026. The iJetColor 1175 Pro is a light industrial inkjet press engineered for high-volume envelope production, capable of processing envelopes ranging from 2" by 3.5" to 12" by 17" with production speeds reaching up to 10,285 #10 envelopes per hour and featuring 1200 x 1200 dpi high-resolution printing, full-bleed printing capability, and precise PMS color matching. The bundled system includes an Intel Core i5 computer with 16 GB RAM and pre-installed RIP software, requiring only standard power and Ethernet connectivity. All pricing must be provided on an F.O.B. Destination basis with all transportation and handling costs included in the unit price, and the equipment must include a two-year manufacturer's warranty. The proposal due date is March 31, 2026, with inquiries directed to Leke Hoxha at 217-790-1356 or Leke.A.Hoxha@Illinois.gov.

Bidders must be established manufacturers or their authorized dealers with proof of authorization to sell, distribute, and service the specified products and must certify that parts and service are readily available within Illinois and can be provided in a timely manner. All vendors must comply with Standard Illinois Certifications and Disclosures, including equal opportunity requirements, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, and various statutory compliance certifications related to conflicts of interest, environmental violations, and business integrity. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as an additional insured. The contract is subject to Illinois Prompt Payment Act requirements with payment made upon invoice submission demonstrating compliance with contract specifications, and the contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and may be terminated by the State for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately. No set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types are specified in the available documentation, and no incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing technology integration requirements are identified. Specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the procurement documents.