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The Illinois State Police intends to purchase an updated communication system through a state and local contract opportunity. The new system must be compatible with the Motorola APX 8000 radio series and have the capability to connect to a Bluetooth device such as a mobile phone simultaneously. Key requirements include digital Bluetooth wireless with AES 128-bit encryption, dual system to connect radio and Bluetooth device, noise cancelling microphone, volume control, and remote push-to-talk functionality. The system must have a minimum 10-hour battery life and come with a one-year warranty. Vendors must submit a description or specification sheet for the proposed item along with completed financial forms. The opportunity is posted with a due date of February 14, 2020.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendor information is provided. The contract value or budget range is also not explicitly stated. Vendors must comply with various state certifications and disclosures related to financial interests, conflicts of interest, and legal proceedings when submitting their response.