RQ 16435 blacklight network sole source

Cuyahoga County, Ohio is soliciting alternative quotes for a sole-source lease acquisition of hotspot equipment and software services from Blacklight Network Inc. under requisition RQ16435, with quotes due October 14, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. This is a sole-source procurement; vendors may submit alternative quotes meeting equivalent terms, conditions, and specifications.

The scope includes five hotspots with full ICAC Ohio Aperture access and associated software modules: OpsWatch, Nightshift, General Wisdom, and I.P. Shredder. Quotes should be directed to the Department of Purchasing via email to Alpha Chaney at achaney@cuyahogacounty.gov or by physical delivery to Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The notice will be published through October 12, 2026.

Vendors are encouraged to register in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and enroll in the county's Electronic Bid Submissions program. Additional inquiries may be directed to the Department of Purchasing at (216) 443-7200. Supporting documentation, including the sole-source justification and affidavit, are part of the procurement record.