Radio Microwave Links Services

Overview

IT Support, Hardware & Networking

Joliet, Illinois, United StatesPosted 15 days agoDeadline: May 13th, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government in Joliet, Illinois seeks vendors to replace up to nine radio microwave links, using secure and robust equipment with advanced configuration capabilities.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must submit 10% Bid Bond or Cashier's Check
Must provide one original, two complete copies, and one digital copy of the bid
Must provide proof of insurance
Must provide path analysis reports for nine paths
Must submit signed Prime Contractor Certification
Must submit signed and completed Bid Form
Must submit signed and completed Receipt of Addenda Form
Equipment must operate in the 11 GHz band
Must provide five complete sets of equipment service manuals

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $250,000

TIMELINE

Questions Due: May 6th, 2026

Addenda Release: May 8th, 2026

Bids Due: May 13th, 2026

Bid Opening: May 13th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 6th, 2026

Issuing Agency

Will County Purchasing Department

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Joliet, Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide radio microwave links services. The scope of work involves replacing up to nine existing point-to-point microwave links with new equipment. Vendors must utilize point-to-point microwave equipment operating in the 11 GHz band with a minimum ethernet bandwidth of 100 Mbps.

Systems should support AES 128 bit or 256 bit encryption, and the indoor units must operate on –48 VDC with two power connections preferred for redundancy. The specified transmit/receive spacing is 490/500 MHz. Additionally, the solution must offer a web-based GUI for configuration, management, and monitoring purposes.

Vendors are required to submit any questions regarding this RFP by May 6, 2026.

Source attribution

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