911-Statwide NG 911 Consultants-SSJF-ah

The Illinois State Police is conducting a sole source procurement for consulting services from Mission Critical Partners, LLC to support Phase 3 of the Next Generation 911 (NG911) statewide system implementation. The contract will run from March 21, 2025 to March 20, 2026, with a focus on project management, system acceptance testing, implementation oversight, and technical support for the NG911 project. Consultants will be responsible for ensuring project deliverables are met according to established plans, with a maximum of 50 billable hours per month at a rate of $14,400 monthly. The total contract value is not to exceed $172,800, funded through State Appropriation Funds. Interested parties have until Friday, February 28th, 2025 at 4 p.m. to submit written comments or request a public hearing regarding this sole source contract award. The procurement is justified by the vendor's extensive historical knowledge of the project, existing familiarity with the NG911 implementation, and the potential disruption and increased costs associated with transitioning to a new consultant mid-project.

The contract appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. Mission Critical Partners was originally selected through a competitive procurement process in 2016 (contract P-1793) and has since been awarded subsequent sole source contracts: P-24390 ($483,725), P-46569 ($227,820), and P-61891 ($227,820). The incumbent vendor will continue to provide consulting services for the statewide NG911 system, leveraging their existing infrastructure and deep understanding of the project's technical requirements. Potential respondents must comply with standard Illinois state contract certifications, including demonstrations of financial responsibility, absence of conflicts of interest, compliance with environmental and labor laws, and adherence to anti-discrimination policies. While the current contract is sole sourced, vendors should be prepared to meet rigorous qualifications including expertise in emergency communication systems, project management, and technical implementation of next-generation technological infrastructure.