Hydraulic Guillotine Paper Cutter

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for a hydraulic guillotine paper cutter to cut the glued sticker forms and postcard renewals for mailing. The requested cutter must meet minimum specifications including a cutting width of 26.5" to 28", a 4" cut height, and a paper capacity up to 900 sheets. The resulting contract will have a term from execution to June 30, 2024, with no renewal options. Bids are due by October 19, 2023 and will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. The total value of the contract is firm, and no expenses are allowed. The Secretary of State may receive a discount for payment within a certain number of days, but this will not be a factor in the award.

The procurement has no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The value of the contract is not provided, but the procurement is for a single piece of equipment rather than a large-scale service. Vendors must be able to provide a technician for service and repair of the equipment, as the agency wants to avoid a scenario where they cannot find a technician to work on the specific make and model.