JPMC Emergency Extension - Starcom21 Digital Voice Mobile Radio System

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) is seeking to extend an emergency contract for the STARCOM21 Digital Voice Mobile Radio System, which provides critical daily and emergency 2-way radio communication services for over 69,000 subscribers including state agencies, public safety, and public service entities across Illinois. The previous contract expired on June 30, 2022, and the State is requesting a 3-month extension to continue negotiations with the incumbent vendor, Motorola Solutions, Inc. This extension is necessary as Motorola is requesting a significant increase in fees to support ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements, and the State is working to update the contract language and incorporate end-user feedback before transitioning to a long-term contract.

This is an emergency extension of an existing contract, rather than a new bid opportunity. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Motorola Solutions, Inc., and the system requires integration with existing STARCOM21 network infrastructure. While the notice does not provide details on pricing terms or award values, the previous contract was a Joint Purchase Master Contract, suggesting a statewide or regional procurement with a potentially significant budget.