Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services

The Wisconsin Internet Service Provider (ISP) Services multi-award vehicle was designed to provide comprehensive telecommunications and internet connectivity solutions for state agencies, local governments, and political subdivisions. The contract covered a range of services including web search engine providers, enhanced telecommunications services, managed infrastructure services, telecommunications planning, and indefeasible rights of use (IRU) for cable systems. Specifically, the vehicle enabled procurement of information highway electronic services and telecommunication services, supporting the technology infrastructure needs of various public sector entities across Wisconsin.

The contract was administered by the Wisconsin Department of Administration and originally awarded on October 1, 2014, with an initial performance period through September 30, 2018. Five prime contractors were included on the vehicle: AT&T Corporation, Charter Communications Operating LLC, Frontier Communications, TDS Metrocom LLC, and Time Warner. The contract was statewide in coverage, operating under RFB 28168-KK, and functioned as a cooperative purchasing agreement allowing voluntary participation by authorized users. While the specific total contract value was not provided, the vehicle offered discounted pricing structures for internet and telecommunications services across various bandwidth and connectivity options.