Paper Cutting Machine

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) is seeking to procure a heavy-duty paper cutting machine with annual maintenance for 5 years. The requested machine must have the ability to cut stacks of up to 250 sheets of 20-pound paper or 100 sheets of 100-pound paper, accommodate paper sizes up to 11" x 17", and have a minimum 3-foot opening height. The vendor will be required to provide the machine, delivery, installation, training, and ongoing maintenance and support within 24 hours of service requests. Vendors must submit quotes, including pricing for the paper cutting machine, the first year of maintenance (including parts and labor), and any other associated costs, as well as pricing for maintenance in years 2 through 5. The quote submission deadline is Friday, September 7, 2018, at 5:00 P.M. ISAC reserves the right to reject any offers, waive minor defects, and modify quantities prior to ordering.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not mention any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget range is not specified in the procurement documents.