Wireless Network Assessment Small Purchase Sole Source Conditions

The State of Illinois, specifically Cook County, has posted a small purchase sole source contracting opportunity for a Wireless Network Assessment. The selected vendor, Sentinel Technologies, Inc., will conduct a comprehensive review of the wireless coverage within a 70,000 square foot office space operated by the Illinois Housing Development Authority in Chicago. The assessment will involve testing, measurement, and mapping of the wireless coverage areas to provide recommendations for 802.11 a/b/g/n coverage at 5GHz. Sentinel will utilize Ekahau software to generate heat maps and floor plans outlining the optimal access point placements. The vendor is responsible for conducting the survey during normal business hours, while the Authority will provide building blueprints, staff availability, and physical access to the site. The expected project duration is not specified, and the proposed cost for the Wireless Site Survey services is $3,276.

The contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attached documentation includes the State's Standard Terms and Conditions for government contracts, which cover payment procedures, compliance requirements, and other standard contractual provisions. However, no information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or the availability of existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration.