Emergency Notice IOCI Satellite Broadcasting Equipment

The Illinois Office of Communication and Information (IOCI), a division of the Central Management Services (CMS) agency of the State of Illinois, is seeking to procure the replacement of a satellite broadcasting system for St. Clair County due to the failure of the existing 30-year-old satellite controller and damage to the satellite dish from a lightning strike, which has rendered the current system inoperable. The procurement includes a 5.0-meter KU band uplink antenna with motorized controls, a new antenna control unit, low noise block downconverters, a dish deicing system, and all associated equipment and installation services. The expected start date is November 16, 2022, and the estimated end date is February 14, 2023, with an estimated total expenditure of $144,766. The vendor selected for this emergency procurement is Communications & Power Industries LLC Satcom & Antenna Technologies Division, based on their prior experience with the existing system and their ability to provide a quote and meet the State's needs in a timely manner.

There were no opportunities for participation by Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certified vendors identified, as there are no BEP vendors registered under the relevant NIGP codes. Funding for this procurement will be provided through State appropriated funds, and the selected vendor will be required to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology. The contract award value is estimated at $144,766.