Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services

The Wisconsin Broadband Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services multi-award vehicle was designed to provide state agencies, University of Wisconsin campuses, and cooperative purchasing groups with comprehensive business-class broadband internet services. The contract covered four distinct service categories: Municipal Community, State Agency Community, DOA DET Data Center Locations, and High Availability Broadband for critical 24/7 operations. Utilizing UNSPSC codes related to web services, electronic mail, application services, internet domain names, and internet services, the vehicle enabled agencies to procure essential connectivity solutions across multiple technology domains.

The vehicle was awarded to four prime contractors: Airstream, AT&T Corporation, CenturyLink (formerly Qwest), and WiscNet, each with specific contract numbers and STAR Supplier IDs. Administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration's State Bureau of Procurement, the contract originally ran from November 1, 2013, through October 31, 2015, with three potential one-year renewal options. The final renewal period covered November 1, 2017, through October 31, 2018. Falling under NIGP Code 915-51 for Information Highway Electronic Services, the contract supported cooperative purchasing arrangements and required vendors to provide detailed site information for service implementation.