Network Services, Communications Services & Related Equipment

The Massachusetts Statewide Contract ITT72 for Network Services, Communications Services & Related Equipment provides comprehensive telecommunications solutions across nine distinct service categories. These categories include Voice Services, Conferencing, Data Services and Broadband, Small Facility Services, Fiber Services, Managed Services, Call Center Services, and Related Equipment. The contract enables eligible Massachusetts government entities, including state agencies, cities, towns, counties, libraries, schools, and public institutions, to procure a wide range of network and communication technologies through multiple procurement methods such as direct purchase, solicited quotes, and release requisitions.

The contract is managed by the Operational Services Division (OSD) and the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS), with a performance period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2025. Approximately 30-40 technology and telecommunications vendors are awarded, including prominent providers like AT&T, CenturyLink, Verizon Business Network Services, and Granite Telecommunications. The total estimated contract value is $1,197,341,299, with vendors offering volume discounts ranging from 0.33% to 5% and supporting the Commonwealth's strategic MassVoice network consolidation initiative. The contract includes supplier diversity requirements and supports environmentally preferable products, with pricing structured as ceiling/not-to-exceed rates.