Rebid Armored Car Services -- Various Locations

The Illinois Secretary of State is requesting bids for armored car services at various locations across the state. The required services include picking up and receiving locked or sealed shipments containing currency, coin, checks, money orders, and supporting documentation, and providing security, transportation, and delivery of these items. The contract has an initial term of February 1, 2021 or upon execution through December 31, 2022, with an option to renew for an additional 3 years. There are 11 locations that will require service, with some locations needing service 5 days per week and others 4 days per week. Bids are due on January 22, 2021 at 2:00 PM, and the award will go to the vendor with the lowest total cost for the initial two-year term. Pricing is to be submitted in the format provided, and the State reserves the right to award all or part of the locations based on budget. Vendors must provide pricing for currency exchange services and delays in excess of 15 minutes.

The contract allows for subcontracting and has specific requirements for minority, women, and veteran-owned business participation. Funding for this contract may be partially or fully from federal sources. The contract was previously awarded to Garda CL Great Lakes Inc. through a competitive bidding process, with an initial term of 23 months and 36 months of available renewal options. The total award amount, including the renewal terms, is $551,782, with an estimated amount of $205,544.64 for the initial 23-month term and $346,237.39 for the full 59-month term.