DCSS FTI Level Shredders

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, is procuring the purchase of 20 heavy-duty crosscut shredders to secure compliance with the Internal Revenue Service's Minimum Protection Standards for handling Federal Tax Information. The shredders must meet specific requirements for sheet capacity, cut type and size, security level, and bin capacity, with 2 small shredders, 15 medium shredders, and 3 large shredders needed. A 3-year warranty on parts and labor is required, and the equipment must be new, not refurbished. Quotes must include all deliverables, and shipping to the specified location in Springfield, Illinois. Submissions should include the make, model, and product literature, and the pricing must be all-inclusive, with the shredders to be awarded to a single vendor, not by individual line item. The shredders must operate on a standard 120v outlet, and questions should be directed to the contact person identified in the document. The deadline for submissions is October 22, 2021.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is not explicitly stated in the provided information.