Armored Car Services - Chicago Area

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for armored car services covering 31 locations in the Chicago metropolitan area, specifically including Cook, DuPage, and Kane Counties. The procurement involves comprehensive transportation and security services for handling locked shipments containing currency, coin, checks, money orders, and supporting documentation. The contract requires vendors to perform pickups five days per week, with specific timing restrictions to avoid interfering with business operations, and mandates vault deposits by 8:00 PM on pickup days. Vendors must provide armored transport services with security personnel wearing distinctive uniforms and supply necessary packaging materials at no additional cost. The initial contract term runs from February 1, 2025 to January 31, 2027, with potential renewals up to four additional years, not exceeding a total of 10 years. Key evaluation criteria will include pricing (submitted on a per-location monthly basis with a separate currency exchange rate), compliance with service requirements, and overall responsiveness to the solicitation. The bid response deadline is December 20, 2024, with an anticipated contract award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million per occurrence in General Commercial Liability, $2 million aggregate liability, $1 million in Auto Liability, and standard Worker's Compensation insurance. The contract includes strict performance requirements, with vendors subject to credits for missed pickups and a maximum shipment liability of $250,000 per pickup. Subcontractors are prohibited under this contract, meaning prime vendors must have complete internal capability to fulfill all service requirements. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, vendors must submit pricing for all 31 locations and a per-$1,000 currency exchange rate. Interested bidders must complete the Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form and the Vendor Disclosure document, which require detailed disclosures about business operations, ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state procurement regulations.