EMA - Land Mobile Radio Repeaters - SM

The State of Illinois is procuring land mobile radio repeater systems and associated equipment through this Emergency Management Agency (EMA) procurement opportunity. The solicitation calls for two primary repeater systems: a VHF repeater system operating at 136-174 MHz with a 30-watt amplifier, VHF receiver and transmitter modules, a 6-cavity duplexer, digital firmware upgrades with P25 capability, and a universal interface controller; and an 800MHz repeater system operating at 798-824 MHz reception and 768-869 MHz transmission, equipped with a 25-watt amplifier, UHF receiver and transmitter modules, four duplexers rated for 806-896 MHz, and corresponding digital upgrades and control systems. The procurement also includes a deployable power project requiring two DC power units and two solar power optimization kits with one spare solar panel component. All specified components are manufactured by Codan and are identified by specific part numbers. The procurement was posted on March 11, 2026, with proposals due by March 24, 2026. The specification document provided focuses exclusively on technical equipment requirements and does not contain pricing information, contract terms, evaluation criteria, or additional submission deadlines.

Vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for general services contracts, which require general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and retention of books and records for three years from final payment. All vendors, contractors, and subcontractors must complete the Standard Illinois Certifications form certifying compliance with 30 ILCS 500/50-90, including verifications of no default on educational loans, legal entity status, compliance with collective bargaining obligations where applicable, no felony convictions within five years, non-delinquency on state debts, compliance with use tax remittance, and maintenance of drug-free workplaces. The solicitation document does not indicate any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority contractors, or other restricted vendor categories, though a $15 fee is noted as required for minority contractor initiative awards of $1,000 or more. No incumbent vendor information, award values, or budget ranges are specified in the available procurement documentation. The State retains the right to terminate contracts for convenience with thirty days' notice and reserves final ownership of all deliverables and work product created under any resulting contract award.