DHS Sole Source Murray Camera Project

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking to award a sole source contract to A-1 Lock, Inc. for the purchase and installation of surveillance cameras and related equipment for the Murray Camera Project. The contract will include the procurement of 74 exterior Axis cameras, 26 hallway Axis cameras, 87 interior Axis cameras, as well as surveillance cards, network video recorders, and installation labor. The Department is seeking a vendor with expertise in Axis cameras and compatible equipment to ensure system-wide compatibility across the 7 State Operated Developmental Centers. The contract term is from October 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 with no renewal options. A-1 Lock, Inc. is offering a 5% discount on the products, matching their pricing on the existing statewide master contract. The Department is seeking a sole source justification due to the recent requirement for a performance bond on contracts over $150,000, which the existing master contract does not include. A sole source hearing will be held on October 2, 2024 to determine if awarding this contract through the sole source procurement method is appropriate and in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code.

The contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-asides or restricted to certain types of organizations. The incumbent vendor is not specified in the provided documentation. The total award value or budget range for the project is also not disclosed. Interested parties must submit written comments or request a public hearing by September 20, 2024 if they wish to provide testimony for or against the sole source award to A-1 Lock, Inc.