Eastern Kentucky University's Department of University Procurement sought bids for shredding services for confidential and sensitive information, including paper documentation and physical media. The contract was awarded to three vendors: DocuBit, LLC, Stericycle, Inc., and KnightHorst Shredding LLC. The scope of work includes providing secure and lockable containers, retrieving containers from each building and department, and shredding services for paper documentation and physical media. The contract has an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for up to four consecutive one-year periods. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Providing approximately 65-125 secure and lockable "Console" type containers with a storage capacity of approximately 100 lbs
• Retrieving containers from each building and department
• Shredding services for paper documentation and physical media
• Providing a Certificate of Destruction for each pick-up, including a weight report
• Billing will be conducted either bi-weekly or monthly for each department's pick-ups