SM PUR Shredder and Baler Repair & Maintenance

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for shredder and baler repair and maintenance services through a General Services contract issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office under the Illinois Procurement Code. The procurement encompasses repair, maintenance, and related services for shredding and baling equipment utilized by state agencies. Vendors must demonstrate the technical capability to maintain and repair these specialized waste management machines and must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance. The contract is subject to prevailing wage compliance requirements where applicable. The solicitation was posted on February 10, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 24, 2026. Vendors must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act for payment processing, and contracts valued at $1,000 or more require a $15 fee payment to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund.

Vendors responding to this opportunity must satisfy 34 distinct certification requirements established in the Standard Illinois Certifications document, covering legal eligibility, ethical conduct, employment practices, and regulatory adherence. These certifications address critical areas including verification of no default on educational loans, absence of bribery or felony convictions, compliance with environmental and drug-free workplace regulations, equal employment opportunity adherence, and cybersecurity compliance standards. For contracts exceeding one year in duration, vendors must provide annual recertifications by January 1 of each fiscal year detailing any changes affecting their eligibility status. All subcontractors must be included in and bound by these same certifications. Vendors are obligated to report any suspected collusion or anti-competitive practices to the Illinois Attorney General and Chief Procurement Officer. Failure to comply with these certifications exposes vendors to significant penalties including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, civil fines, and potential criminal liability under the Illinois False Claims Act. The specific award value and budget range for this procurement were not disclosed in the available contract documents.