RQ16361 -ESInet Interface Module

Cuyahoga County, Ohio is conducting a sole source procurement (RQ #16361/Event 6988) for an ESInet Interface Module (EIM) from Motorola Solutions, Inc. The EIM is a specialized telecommunications interface designed to connect the county's existing Motorola Solutions VESTA 9-1-1 telephone system to Ohio's next generation 9-1-1 network infrastructure. This procurement is essential for enabling the county's integration into the statewide 9-1-1 service delivery framework and ensuring continuity of emergency communications capabilities. The deadline for quote submission is May 18, 2026 at 4:30 P.M., with submissions directed to Cuyahoga County's Department of Purchasing, Attention: Ebony Beachum, via email at ebeachum01@cuyahogacounty.gov or physical delivery to the Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters, Department of Purchasing, 2079 East 9th Street, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. The county is inviting alternative quotes from vendors offering equivalent supplies or services that meet comparable terms, conditions, and specifications to the proposed sole source offering, indicating a willingness to consider qualified alternatives to the specified Motorola solution.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, nor are there disclosed restrictions limiting responses to particular organization types. Motorola Solutions, Inc. is identified as the incumbent/proposed vendor for this technology solution, and integration with the existing Motorola VESTA 9-1-1 system is a critical requirement for any successful bidder. The notice does not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this contract. The county encourages interested vendors to register in the Cuyahoga County Supplier Portal and the County's Electronic Bid Submissions program to receive notifications of future opportunities. Additional inquiries regarding this procurement can be directed to the Department of Purchasing at (216) 443-7200 or through the county's purchasing website at https://cuyahogacounty.us/purchasing, where the solicitation notice will remain available through the May 18, 2026 deadline.