This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on January 26, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.
26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-50519 | MET6-CY25 Metro Ethernet (IFB)
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The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-50519 for Metro Ethernet Transport Services. The objective is to establish wide area network connectivity between various State offices and the Illinois Century Network Points of Presence throughout Illinois. The contract requires the provision of point-to-point transport services via fiber with synchronous bandwidth speeds between 100MB and 1GB. Key performance standards include a minimum 99.98% availability based on a 30-day average, 24/7/365 uptime, and strict latency and jitter limits of 18 milliseconds and 12 milliseconds one way, respectively. The initial term of the contract is six years, with a maximum total duration not to exceed ten years. Award selection is based on the lowest total cost, calculated as the sum of the monthly recurring cost over the service term plus non-recurring installation costs. Bidders must be responsive and responsible to be eligible for the award. The vendor is responsible for delivering service to designated telecom rooms and must complete installations within 180 days, with liquidated damages applicable for delays. Payment is contingent upon written acceptance by the Department of Innovation and Technology following service testing. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including general commercial liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate, and adhere to strict confidentiality and cybersecurity standards. All bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy portal.
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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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