911-EM Wave Antennas-CB

The State of Illinois, through its Chief Procurement Office, is requesting bids for EM Wave Antennas for the Statewide 911 Division, Radio Network Services Bureau, with bids due June 8, 2026. The procurement includes nine line items of coaxial connectors, antenna adapters, fuse blocks, and radio equipment components totaling approximately 3,150 units across all items.

All vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Certifications (V.26.2), which establish 34 mandatory statutory and regulatory requirements covering criminal history, financial standing, labor practices, environmental compliance, ethical conduct, drug-free workplace compliance, cybersecurity clearance, and equal employment opportunity. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must recertify by January 1 of each subsequent fiscal year and report any changes affecting eligibility status. Violations trigger liability under the Illinois False Claims Act and may result in contract voidance, vendor debarment, or suspension.

Specific line items require manufacturer part numbers with "or equivalent" language, incorporating American Boat & Yacht Council and United States Coast Guard standards for fuse block components. All products must be new and factory sealed where applicable, with original shipping labels and packing slips included; repackaging or relabeling is prohibited. Upon submission, bidders must confirm that products are in stock and available for immediate shipment upon contract execution. Vendors must provide an estimated ship date within 72 business hours of purchase order delivery and furnish shipping and tracking information within 24 hours of shipment.

Standard Illinois contract terms apply, including the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage requirements where applicable, General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and a $15 fee to the Minority Contractor Initiative (deducted from the first payment) for awards of $1,000 or more. All work product becomes exclusive State property. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately, contingent upon appropriation availability.