ACA_BAO AS FST/BAO IR II Equipment-SSJF-ah

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of BAO (Breathing Air Optimization) equipment, specifically Alco-Sensor FST and Intox EC/IR II breath alcohol testing instruments, for the Illinois State Police. The Illinois State Police is seeking to purchase 100 sets of the Alco-Sensor FST and 10 complete sets of the Intox EC/IR II, which are the only instruments approved for use in the state according to regulations. This is a sole source procurement, as Intoximeters, Inc. holds the patents for this equipment and is the only authorized distributor. The total estimated value of the contract is $143,395. Due to current supply chain issues, the delivery time for the equipment is estimated to be 4-6 months. The original contract opportunity has been cancelled, and a new hearing notice and bid will be published shortly.

The sole source justification indicates that this procurement is necessary to ensure the safety of Illinois citizens and obligates the state to Intoximeters for future maintenance, licensing, and continuing needs. If the sole source is not approved, the remaining FY24 IDOT grant funds will be lost, and the state will not receive the necessary equipment. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, the state has determined that the pricing for this procurement is fair and reasonable, as Intoximeters is the sole source.