RQ 16435 blacklight network sole source

Cuyahoga County Department of Purchasing, Ohio is issuing a sole-source intent to purchase five hotspots with full ICAC Ohio Aperture access and Blacklight Network Inc. hardware, with quotes due October 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. The procurement is structured as sole-source under the finding that Blacklight Network Inc. is the sole provider capable of meeting the County's specified requirements.

The scope includes lease of five hotspots and software access to OpsWatch, Nightshift, General Wisdom, and I.P. Shredder platforms, all integrated with ICAC Ohio Aperture. The County has designated this a sole-source procurement and is publishing the intent through October 21 to allow interested vendors to submit alternative quotes meeting equivalent specifications and terms or to provide competitive pricing.

Quotes must be submitted by October 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. to Alpha Chaney, Department of Purchasing, either by email to achaney@cuyahogacounty.gov or by physical delivery to Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, 2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Prospective vendors are encouraged to register in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and contact the Department of Purchasing at (216) 443-7200 for future bid notifications.