JPMC Emergency Notice - Starcom21 Digital Voice Mobile Radio System

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), in agreement with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is seeking to procure Starcom21 compatible radio equipment for use by Illinois emergency entities who require radio communications on the Starcom21 network. This emergency procurement is for a term from September 29, 2022 to December 27, 2022, with an estimated value of $4,125,000. The Starcom21 network is the statewide, trunked, digital public safety communications network in Illinois, and is critical for public safety, with over 69,000 users including 16,000 state agency users. The procurement will provide access to the Starcom21 system, network infrastructure services and equipment, and warranty and maintenance.

Due to the specialized nature of the Starcom21 network, there are no opportunities for subcontracting to Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certified firms. However, the agency has made best efforts to include BEP contractors where practicable under the circumstances of this emergency purchase, which will be funded through state appropriated funds. Motorola Solutions, Inc. is the sole provider of the Starcom21 network, and any disruption in service would be devastating to public safety in Illinois.