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26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-51005 | MET7-CY26 Metro Ethernet
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The solicitation titled "26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-51005 | MET7-CY26 Metro Ethernet," issued by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology under the Telecommunications agency, seeks proposals for Metro Ethernet transport services across multiple state locations within Illinois, primarily centered in Springfield. The contract envisions a long-term engagement with an initial six-year term and a potential extension up to ten years. Vendors are required to make contracted sites operational within 180 calendar days of contract execution. While no firm fixed pricing or total contract value is disclosed, cost evaluation relies on a lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where price proposals must include Monthly Recurring Charges (MRC) multiplied by the service term plus Non-Recurring Charges (NRC), with optional bandwidth tiers used as tie-breakers. The scope demands adherence to comprehensive technical, regulatory, and security standards. Performance includes ensuring dependable and compliant Metro Ethernet connectivity at various state sites, verified by inspection at end locations such as the Central Computing Facility in Springfield and other regional points of presence. The work products and data resulting from this contract are considered work-for-hire, fully owned by the State of Illinois, and the vendor must comply with the Illinois Procurement Code, Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and applicable state and federal laws. Security requirements incorporate compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 baseline controls, Illinois IT Accessibility Act standards, and Cloud Security Alliance guidelines, with strict controls over access to sensitive data and personnel vetting. The contract includes requirements for vendor disclosures related to organizational conflicts of interest, ownership, financial and legal status, and prohibits solicitation or employment of current State employees without notification. Invoicing is conducted post-completion or upon milestones, directed to the state’s accounts payable in Springfield, with no electronic payment system explicitly mandated. The solicitation process mandates submission of comprehensive vendor disclosure forms and certifications via the Illinois Procurement Gateway. Overall, the contract emphasizes stringent compliance, vendor responsibility for quality and security, and cost-effective delivery of state-wide Metro Ethernet services.
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Place of Performance
120 West Jefferson, Springfield, IL, 62702, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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