FY27 IFB Connect IL Implementation Tech Assistance
Active Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding Illinois Awarded
- Contract number
- 26-420DCEO-BROAD-P-100446
- Awardee
- Krasan Consulting Services, Inc
- Contracting organization
- Broadband Development
- Contract amount
- $4,402,155
Award facts
- Completion date
Award details come from bidbuy.illinois.gov. Updated .
About this award
The State of Illinois, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Broadband awarded a competitive sealed bid contract to Krasan Consulting Services, Inc. on August 12, 2026, for field validation and technical advisory services supporting the Connect Illinois program and the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Capital Projects Fund. The contract has a total value of $4.40 million, comprising an initial five-year term of $2.20 million and a five-year renewal option worth $2.20 million, extending through August 11, 2036. Services will be performed on an on-demand basis at the Illinois Office of Broadband offices in Chicago, with work conducted offsite as required.
Krasan Consulting Services will deliver comprehensive technical advisory services including financial modeling and analysis of business plans, technical review of broadband network designs and engineering documentation, operational and managerial assessments, grantee monitoring and compliance support, provider qualification evaluations, and permitting advisory services. The contract operates on a blended hourly rate structure, with rates ranging from $195 per hour in fiscal years 2027–2028 to $237 per hour during the final renewal term in fiscal year 2036. Krasan commits to performing 100 percent of services in-house without subcontractors, with invoicing based on actual hours worked as requested by DCEO.
Line items
| Item | Total |
|---|---|
| This is an invitation for bid (IFB) for a Vendor to support field validation for broadband deployments through the Connect Illinois program, including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Capital Projects Fund, and other state projects. The contract will have a 5-year… | $2,200,000.00 |
| Vendor must enter its blended hourly rate which will be used for all invoicing during the 1st fiscal year of the project (from execution of the contract to 06/30/2027) | $195.00 |
| Vendor must enter its blended hourly rate which will be used for all invoicing during the 3rd fiscal year of the project (from 07/01/2028 to 06/30/2029). | $204.75 |
| Vendor must enter its blended hourly rate which will be used for all invoicing during the 2nd fiscal year of the project (from 07/01/2027 to 06/30/2028). | $195.00 |
| Vendor must enter its blended hourly rate which will be used for all invoicing during the 5th fiscal year of the project (from 07/01/2030 to 06/30/2031). | $214.98 |
| Vendor must enter its blended hourly rate which will be used for all invoicing during the 4th fiscal year of the project (from 07/01/2029 to 06/30/2030). | $204.75 |
| Vendor must enter the blended hourly rate for services for the 1st renewal term of the project (from 07/01/2031 to 06/30/2032). | $214.98 |
| Vendor must enter the blended hourly rate for services for the 2nd renewal term of the project (from 07/01/2032 to 06/30/2033). | $225.72 |
| Vendor must enter the blended hourly rate for services for the 3rd renewal term of the project (from 07/01/2033 to 06/30/2034). | $225.72 |
| Vendor must enter the blended hourly rate for services for the 4th renewal term of the project (from 07/01/2034 to 06/30/2035). | $237.00 |
| Vendor must enter the blended hourly rate for services for the5th renewal term of the project (from 07/01/2035 to 06/30/2036). | $237.00 |
| Estimated Budget for 5 year renewal Term - $2,200,000.00. The services under this contract will be on-demand as requested by DCEO and Vendors will invoice based on the hours worked at hourly rates submitted. Vendor must enter $2,200,000.00 for cost into this line item | $2,200,000.00 |
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Redacted proposal-Krasan Response of Broadband Connect IL~1.pdf |
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract 26-420DCEO-BROAD-P-100446?
Contract 26-420DCEO-BROAD-P-100446 was awarded to Krasan Consulting Services, Inc by Broadband Development in Illinois on August 11, 2026.
How much is contract 26-420DCEO-BROAD-P-100446 worth?
Its contract amount is $4,402,155.
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