Willis Tower Antenna Lease Space FY21 Sole Source

The state of Illinois is seeking a sole source small purchase for antenna lease space at the Willis Tower in Cook County. The procurement is for the state's fiscal year 2021 and requires leasing antenna space on the tower. The contract will have a focus on the delivery and installation of the necessary equipment, with key objectives being reliable and consistent coverage for the state's communications systems. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in tower infrastructure management and antenna deployment. Responses are due by September 21, 2020, with no additional details provided on a bidders' conference or site visit.

This sole source opportunity is limited to a single, pre-selected vendor. No other enterprises, including disadvantaged or minority-owned businesses, will be considered. The incumbent vendor is not identified, nor are any details provided on existing infrastructure or technology that must be integrated. The award value or budget range for this contract is also not disclosed.