ACE K9 - OR - APPROVED EQUAL Electronic Heat Monitoring and Alarm System with door pop function… and 1 more item

Merit Asset Group LLC was awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract by the Illinois State Administration (ADMIN493) on October 22, 2025, with a total contract value of $25,000.00 and a performance period through June 30, 2026. The contract involves the procurement of specialized electronic monitoring and alarm systems for K9 units, specifically an Electronic Heat Monitoring and Alarm System with door pop function and a 10" cooling fan, along with a corresponding Remote Pager System.

The contract line items specify two primary products: (1) an ACE K9 Electronic Heat Monitoring and Alarm System or an approved equivalent, featuring electronic heat monitoring capabilities, door pop functionality, and a 10" cooling fan, and (2) a Remote Pager System designed to complement the primary heat monitoring system. The procurement is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which establishes comprehensive contractual provisions including insurance requirements, vendor obligations, and compliance protocols for state procurement contracts.