Pre submission conference sign in sheet 8.12.25 WirelessCellular Services and Equipment.pdf

This is a pre-submission conference sign-in sheet for the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) and the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services (CPO-GS) regarding solicitation B-48596 for Wireless/Cellular Services and Equipment. The mandatory pre-submission conference was held on August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST via WebEx. The solicitation seeks to establish a joint purchase master contract covering voice, data, and accessory services for approximately 30,000 cellular lines across state agencies, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit organizations. Vendors must provide statewide wireless coverage with at least 90% coverage across Illinois counties and offer devices no older than two generations from current models, with standardization on Apple products for smartphones and tablets. The proposal submission deadline is September 10, 2025, and the anticipated contract term is ten years.

The sign-in sheet documents attendance from multiple prime contractors and subcontractors, including representatives from T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon Wireless, Hughes, and ITA. State employees in attendance included Karen Phillips as Procurement Lead, Raymond Kennedy as Procurement Representative, and Josh Sergent as State Procurement Officer. The evaluation criteria totals 1,680 points, with technical requirements weighted at 1,000 points, commitment to diversity at 200 points, and pricing at 480 points. Vendors must meet a 24% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal and a 3% Veteran Small Business Program goal, with an aspirational state goal of awarding at least 30% of total contract dollars to certified diverse businesses. Historical spend indicates approximately $90 million over the past six years, suggesting substantial anticipated contract value.