Covert Video Surveillance Concealment Cameras

The Illinois State Police is soliciting bids for covert video surveillance concealment cameras through a small purchase procurement (BidBuy Bid# 26-493ISP-ADMIN-B-52408) with a due date of May 22, 2026. The procurement seeks integrated low-light pan-tilt-zoom IP cameras housed in weather-resistant black or gray enclosures not exceeding 7.5" W x 9.5" H x 6" D, each weighing no more than 9 pounds. Required specifications include a 1/2.8 type CMOS sensor with 20x optical zoom and minimum 16x digital zoom, 1920x1080 resolution capability, autofocus functionality, and low-light performance of at least 0.02 lux in color mode and 0.003 lux in black and white mode without infrared illumination. The camera systems must integrate Verizon/AT&T/T-Mobile 5G microhard modem/router capabilities, maintain ONVIF and POE compatibility, feature built-in ventilation, include stability-equipped metal mounting brackets, two rugged metal power connector leads, direct printed window concealment, and be delivered in a rugged hard plastic protective case. The awarded vendor must be a factory-authorized dealer with direct manufacturer support access; third-party resellers are not acceptable. Delivery must occur within 30 days of order placement to the Illinois State Police at 801 S. 7th - Suite 300N, Springfield, IL 62703, Attention: Jordan Courtney, during business hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays. Evaluation and award will be based solely on the lowest price quote that meets all specified requirements with no consideration given to total cost of ownership, advanced features, or warranty terms.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, though vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more under specific sections of the Illinois Procurement Code must pay a $15 minority contractor initiative fee deducted from the first payment. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services contracts, including maintenance of general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. A twelve-month minimum warranty period is required for all supplies, and the State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documents, and all contracts are contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly or availability of federal funding sources.