ISP Satellite Phone Service and Equipment

The Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is requesting bids from vendors registered in the Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program to provide satellite phone service and equipment for the Illinois State Police, with proposals due June 17, 2026. This is a rebid of B-52284 with changes to quantities on line items 7 and 8 and the service term on line 10. Participation is restricted to Illinois Small Business Set Aside Program registrants — a hard eligibility filter.

The scope includes satellite phone service for existing Illinois State Police satellite phones, three-year service coverage for new devices, and related accessories. Specific items and quantities are detailed in the Items tab of the solicitation. Vendors must comply with Illinois Standard Certifications requirements, which encompass 34 distinct certifications including legal-entity status, tax obligations, drug-free workplace compliance, equal employment opportunity, and political contribution restrictions. Compliance is mandatory prior to contract execution and must be maintained throughout the contract term and any renewals. For contracts exceeding one year, vendors must recertify by January 1 of each fiscal year; certifications extend to all subcontractors.

The contract is subject to State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 26.1), which mandate compliance with NIST Special Publication 800-53 minimum security baselines and Illinois security policies. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act, with a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment. All work products become sole property of the State. The contract permits termination for convenience with thirty days' written notice or for cause immediately upon notice, and is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable.