DHS IFB - OBS Industrial Shredder/ Baler

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of a new industrial shredder/baler to be located at the DHS Downstate Warehouse in Springfield, Illinois. The selected vendor will be required to provide training on the operation of the new equipment and a minimum one-year warranty. The contract will have an initial term through June 30, 2021, with no renewal options. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines detailed specifications for the required shredder/baler system, including minimum performance requirements, automatic feeding, confidentiality level, production capacity, and baling capabilities. Vendors must submit pricing for the purchase, installation, training, and warranty, as well as optional pricing for extended warranty coverage. The bid responses are due by August 26, 2020, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting the stated requirements.

The IFB does not contain any small business, minority, or veteran set-aside requirements. It is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no information provided regarding any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The IFB also does not specify any award values or budget ranges, indicating that pricing will be the primary evaluation criterion for this procurement.