IDOC - NEMA 4 Wi-Fi Enclosure

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring NEMA 4 Wi-Fi plastic access point enclosures through a Bill of Authorization (BOA) procurement process. The NEMA 4 rated enclosures are designed to house wireless networking equipment in secure institutional environments, providing durability and weather resistance suitable for correctional facility installations. The enclosures must meet defined NEMA 4 specifications for environmental protection to ensure compatibility with IDOC's wireless infrastructure needs across its facilities. Qualified vendors are required to supply these specialized products that support IDOC's operational requirements for secure, reliable wireless network infrastructure. The procurement was posted on May 1, 2026, with a deadline for submission of May 8, 2026. Vendors must comply with all Standard Illinois Certifications and acknowledge agreement with the State's standard terms and conditions prior to contract execution. No specific budget range or award value has been disclosed in the available procurement documentation.

All vendors, contractors, and subcontractors responding to this opportunity must acknowledge and agree to maintain thirty-four mandatory certifications established by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, covering areas including prohibitions on criminal activity, false statements, collusion, environmental violations, tax compliance, workplace safety, equal employment opportunity, and cybersecurity compliance. Contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additional insured. All work product created under the contract becomes the sole and exclusive property of the State of Illinois, and vendors must indemnify the State against all claims, damages, and liabilities arising from breach, negligence, or intellectual property infringement. For contracts exceeding one year in duration, contractors and subcontractors must recertify annually by January 1st, certifying continued compliance or providing detailed explanations of any changes affecting their eligibility status. The procurement documentation does not identify any incumbent vendors, set-aside designations, or existing technology integration requirements specific to this NEMA 4 enclosure procurement.