The purpose of this grant is to meet behavioral health needs in the community based on the recommendations of the 2026-2028 behavioral health action plan in the focus areas of service access and delivery, community engagement and outreach, and workforce support. The total amount of funds available is $2,016,000, which is to be awarded for 2027.
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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Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
McLean County Contracts
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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 For The Care And Treatment Of Persons With A Developmental Disability (377 Board) Minutes
Date: Jul 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting covered several action and discussion items. Key actions included the approval to release a Request for Proposals for the CY27 Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) programs and the approval of a budget revision for The Baby Fold Community Schools program due to federal funding losses. The board also conducted elections for the positions of Board President and Board Secretary. Additionally, members reviewed and discussed the Cumulative Grantee Report Summary for the first quarter of the 2026 calendar year, focusing on program status and reporting templates.
McLean County Board of Review Meeting Minutes
Date: Jun 5, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed the adoption of the Board of Review Rules and Complaint Forms for 2026. Additionally, the board received a report from the Assistant Chief County Assessment Officer regarding the feasibility of integrating online forms with the Property Tax Inquiry website, confirming that existing software systems are currently unable to connect.
Property Committee Regular Meeting
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to McLean County.
The committee addressed several property and financial management issues. Key decisions included approving lease extensions for Unity/Mloud USA and New Wave Net Corporation. The committee also passed multiple emergency appropriations resolutions for facility enhancements, such as a space renovation project for the City of Bloomington at the government center, necessary HVAC system repairs for the IT server room at the law and justice center, and utility funding adjustments for the animal control building. The session concluded with a review of a report regarding ongoing preventative maintenance.
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.