JPMC EMERGENCY EXTENSION 5 - Starcom21 Equipment

This contract opportunity is a fifth emergency extension of an existing agreement between the state of Illinois and JPMC Starcom 21 for the procurement of Starcom21 compatible radio equipment. The equipment is required for use by various Illinois state, local, and county emergency entities, such as law enforcement, fire departments, and other agencies, that rely on the Starcom21 radio network for critical communications and coordinated response efforts. The extension is necessary to bridge the gap until a new long-term joint purchase master contract (JPMC) for Starcom21 radio maintenance, repair, installation, and equipment can be finalized and executed. The original emergency contract was issued due to a lack of bids for the JPMC, and this fifth extension will allow the state to continue procuring the necessary Starcom21 compatible radio equipment to support the life-saving operations of emergency entities across Illinois until the new contract is in place.

This is not a bid opportunity, but rather an extension of an existing emergency contract arrangement. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as this is not a competitive procurement process. The incumbent vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc., and the budget for this fifth extension is the actual amount needed to bridge the gap until the new long-term JPMC contract is executed. The prior extensions have totaled up to $10 million, and there is no Businesses Enterprise Program (BEP) participation due to a lack of qualified BEP vendors for this specialized equipment.