Sole Source Broadband Technical Assistance and Consulting

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), through its Office of Broadband (IOB), has awarded a sole source contract to Krasan Consulting Services, Inc. for technical assistance in support of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. The contract, valued at $547,820, will run from August 14, 2025, to August 13, 2026, and focuses on providing specialized consulting services for broadband infrastructure deployment across Illinois.

The prime contractor will deliver comprehensive technical expertise, including conducting financial modeling, evaluating business plans for proposed broadband deployments, and assessing the qualifications of entities seeking to provide broadband service in the state. Krasan Consulting will leverage its extensive experience with Illinois' broadband initiatives, having previously facilitated over $280 million in awards through the Connect Illinois Program. The contract's scope encompasses reviewing hundreds of broadband infrastructure applications, participating in negotiation meetings, and providing critical technical guidance to support the state's implementation of the $1 billion federal BEAD Program.