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26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-49864 | MET5-CY25 Metro Ethernet
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The MET5-CY25 Metro Ethernet Transport Service contract, solicitation number 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-49864, is an Invitation for Bids issued by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology to procure wide area network connectivity. The project involves providing point-to-point and multipoint Metro Ethernet services between various State offices and Illinois Century Network Points of Presence across Illinois, including locations in Springfield, Chicago, Rockford, and several university centers. Technical requirements specify synchronous bandwidth speeds between 20MB and 1GB delivered via fiber, with a minimum availability of 99.98 percent, a one-way delay of 18 milliseconds or less, and a one-way jitter of 12 milliseconds or less. The contract features an initial term of six years, with a maximum total duration not to exceed ten years. Award decisions are based on the lowest total cost per site, calculated using a formula that combines monthly recurring costs, service terms, and non-recurring installation and special construction costs. Bidders must be deemed responsive and responsible, meeting various pass/fail gates including financial responsibility, past performance, and compliance with the Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Business Program goals. Vendors are required to adhere to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and maintain specific insurance coverages, including one million dollars for general commercial liability and auto liability. All bids and pricing must be submitted exclusively through the BidBuy portal. Service acceptance is contingent upon testing and written confirmation from the Department of Innovation and Technology, and vendors must deliver operational service within a 180-day deadline to avoid liquidated damages.
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Place of Performance
120 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL, 62702, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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