Printing of Bank Deposit Tickets

The Illinois Secretary of State, through the Accounting Revenue agency, is soliciting bids for the printing of duplicate bank deposit ticket booklets. The contract involves the production of approximately 32,800 tickets annually for 82 different facilities, each requiring unique addresses, account numbers, routing numbers, and bank details. A critical technical requirement is the use of Magnetic Ink Character Recognition (MICR) printing to ensure compatibility with automatic bank sorters. The total quantity for the contract is listed as 75,600 units, with an initial term of two years upon execution. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to multiple facilities throughout Illinois, and orders will be placed on an as-needed basis. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with price as the primary evaluation factor. Selected vendors must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act and may be subject to a 15 dollar minority contractor fee for contracts of 1,000 dollars or more. Required certifications include compliance with the U.S. Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act. Additionally, the contractor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence, and statutory worker's compensation. All services must be performed within the United States, and the contractor is required to complete Principal's Ethics Training.