McLean County is soliciting proposals for a wireless access point upgrade. The official page identifies the opportunity as “Request for Proposals for McLean County Wireless AP Upgrade.” The public page requires prospective vendors to submit contact information before accessing additional materials, and no primary solicitation file is publicly exposed.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
189911
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
825
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
171,419
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $30,000, use sole source.
Coops:Frequently procures through Sourcewell and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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McLean County, IL permits sole source for proprietary solutions or continuity of service (especially IT/security). Work directly with the Director of Information Technologies, Craig Nelson, to build the business case. Prepare the justification by referencing past continuity (SEICO Security Systems) or proprietary (Axon Enterprise, Inc.) examples, and guide it through the Executive Committee approval process for contracts over $30,000.
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McLean County has used cooperative purchasing before (e.g., joint purchasing programs such as Sourcewell). Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to gain access to the recommended path.
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McLean County Contracts
Track vendor wins and renewal opportunities
Axon Enterprise, Inc. at McLean County
Effective: Mar 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
The document details two distinct agreements between Axon Enterprise, Inc. and the McLean County Sheriff's Department. The first is a Taser Agreement (Q-372128-44643.824RL) for Taser 7 equipment and services, totaling $31,310.03, with an estimated contract start date of March 15, 2022, and services running until April 30, 2027. The second is a Body Worn Camera Program Agreement (Q-368031-44649.706LK) for BWC equipment, software, and related services, totaling $327,936.70, with an estimated contract start date of March 1, 2022, and services also largely running until April 30, 2027. Both agreements are governed by Axon's Master Services and Purchasing Agreement and various appendices.
Flock Safety at McLean County
Effective: Jan 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is an Order Form for Flock Safety products and services, including FlockOS Essentials and Falcon LPR products, provided to H. - McLean County SO. The contract has an initial term of 60 months, with an annual recurring cost of $26,800.00, leading to a total contract value of $134,000.00 for the initial term. The agreement outlines product descriptions, professional services, and billing details, with an inferred start date in 2019.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from McLean County
McLean County Board County Board Meeting
Date: Oct 15, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting included a public appearance regarding speeding concerns on county roadways and requests for safety measures like flashing beacons and speed humps. The board addressed procedural items such as approval for a member to attend remotely and the consent agenda. Additionally, the board presented several resolutions of congratulations and commendation, including for the 80th anniversary of the McLean County Health Department, the service of Sheriff Matt Lane, the journalism career of Charlie Schlenker, and the long-term service of Charlene Barenger.
Justice Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed various departmental matters, including budget appropriations for the Sheriff's department, approval of a grant agreement between the state and the county, and a grant for the circuit court regarding staff travel. The committee also discussed and reviewed the recommended budgets for the State's Attorney's office and the Circuit Clerk's office for the upcoming fiscal year. Discussions included staffing challenges, potential use of AI for efficiencies in transcription and data handling, and general budget adjustments.
Executive Committee Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to McLean County.
The committee meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and departmental matters. Key discussions included remote attendance protocols, board appointments and reappointments for local districts and associations, and the renewal of an electronic system for filing statements of economic interest. Updates were provided on the records management program, a successful payroll run, the implementation of a new case management system, and jail management system security. The committee also approved funding for re-entry and behavioral health support services, granted a grant extension for the re-entry council, and reviewed reports on the impact of FUSE enrollment on service usage and a bridge sub-department update. Additionally, the finance committee discussed an intergovernmental agreement regarding tax levy errors.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track McLean County meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.