This contract provides district‑wide confidential document shredding, storage‑media destruction, and related secure‑container services for all Austin Community College campuses. The vendor must supply on‑site shredding, issue certificates of destruction for each event, and recycle or compost all collected waste, while maintaining NAID AAA certification and extensive insurance coverage. The solicitation was released on January 8 2025, with proposals due January 30 2025 and award expected late February 2025. Key evaluation criteria include experience, service quality, cost, and staff qualifications, with a goal of 30 % Small‑Local‑Business‑Enterprise participation.
• Scope: On‑site confidential shredding, hard‑drive/tape destruction, provision of secure containers, certificates of destruction, and quarterly recycling reporting.
• Mandatory requirements: Current NAID AAA certification, multiple insurance policies naming ACC as additional insured, and compliance with Texas Local Government Code §202.
• Evaluation: 30 % experience, 30 % service quality, 25 % cost, 15 % staff qualifications; SLBE participation may add points.