MET 2 CY25 Comcast Metro Ethernet (IFB)

The State of Illinois has awarded a blanket competitive sealed bidding contract (25-448DOIT-TELEC-P-88858) to Comcast Business Communications, LLC (V00006262), headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract, administered through the Telecommunications (TELECOM448) division, encompasses telecommunication internet protocol network monitoring, surveillance, intrusion detection systems, and networking products. The contract was awarded on March 30, 2026, with a six-year performance period extending through March 29, 2032, and carries a total contract value of $38,340.00.

This engagement falls under National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) code 83883, which designates specialized telecommunications infrastructure and cybersecurity monitoring services. As a blanket contract vehicle, this award provides the State of Illinois with a mechanism for multiple purchase orders throughout the contract term for the specified telecommunication and network security products and services. The structure allows the state flexibility in ordering requirements while maintaining a pre-negotiated pricing arrangement with the awarded prime contractor.