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- ICN 24-047 ITB Part 3 FY26
- Solicitation number
- 336-ITB-24-047
- Issued by
- Polk County, Des Moines City, Iowa
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This is an ITB (Invitation to Bid) from the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) seeking bids for Dark Fiber Leased Telecommunications Service or Ethernet Service at selected locations throughout Iowa. The ITB (number 336-ITB-24-047) opens on November 20, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST and closes on December 31, 2024, at 3:00 PM CST. Written questions are due by December 11, 2024, at 4:00 PM CST, with responses to be provided by December 13, 2024. There is no vendor conference scheduled for this solicitation. Bid proposals must be firm for 180 days to allow for evaluation.
The ICN intends to award contracts to vendors who provide the lowest cost service at each location listed in Tabs 4A (Dark Fiber Optic Cable Service) and 4B (Ethernet Service). The services must be fiber-based and connect Part III End Point locations to ICN Connection Point of Presence (CPOP) locations. Proposals must be delivered to the ICN office at the Grimes State Office Building in Des Moines, either by mail or in person, with strict adherence to the submission deadline. The commodity codes associated with this procurement are 57800 (Miscellaneous Products) and 96100 (Miscellaneous Services).
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| FY26 - ITB Site location Sheet - Evaluation.xls | XLS spreadsheet | |
| 24-047 ITB Part 3 FY26.pdf |
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ICN 24-047 ITB Part 3 FY26 Dark Fiber Leased Telecommunications Service or Ethernet Service at Selected Locations Throughout the State of Iowa
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Open 11/20/2024 3:00 PM CST Type RFB - Request for Bids Close 12/31/2024 3:00 PM CST Number 336-ITB-24-047 Currency US Dollar
Sealed Until 12/31/2024 3:00 PM CST
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Contacts Brian Clayton brian.clayton@iowa.gov
Phone +1 515-725-4616
Sheri Stephens sheri.stephens@iowa.gov
Phone +1 515-725-4747
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Commodity Codes Commodity Code Description
57800 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS (NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED)
96100 MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES, NO. 1 (NOT OTHERWISE CLASSIFIED)
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CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATIVE ISSUES
1.1 Purpose. The State of Iowa, Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission, operating the Iowa
Communications Network (collectively ICN) is seeking Bid Proposals for Leased Telecommunications Service for Single Mode Dark Fiber Optic Service or Ethernet Service which can be delivered by fiber based from Part III End Point locations to ICN Connection Point of Presence (CPOP) locations. The locations for which service is sought are listed in the Bid Proposal Submittal Form Tab 4A for Dark Fiber Optic Cable Service, Tab 4B Ethernet Service.
The ICN intends to award contracts to the Vendors who provide the lowest cost service at each of the locations included in Tabs 4A, 4B. The resulting Contracts will be between the ICN and the Vendor.
1.2 Schedule and Submission of Bid Proposal.
1.2.1 Vendor Conference. There is no Vendor Conference scheduled for this solicitation.
1.2.2 Questions and Answers. Vendors are invited to submit written questions and/or requests for interpretation/consideration/acceptance concerning this ITB on or before 4:00 p.m. central time December 11, 2024.
Vendors with questions concerning this ITB may submit their questions in writing by mail or hand delivery to Sheri Stephens at the address below, facsimile at (515) 725-4774 or electronic mail at sheri.stephens@iowa.gov. Oral questions will not be accepted, and verbal communications shall not override written communications. Only written communications are binding on ICN. ICN will prepare a written response to all pertinent questions submitted by Vendors. These questions and responses will be transmitted via fax or e-mail to all Vendors to whom the ITB has been sent, no later than December 13, 2024.
1.2.3 Changes and Amendments. In the event it becomes necessary for ICN to amend, add to or delete any part of this ITB, the amendment will be provided to all Vendors to whom the ITB has been sent. Vendor’s Bid Proposal must include acknowledgment of all addenda issued by ICN.
1.2.4 Receipt of Bid Proposals. Bid Proposals must be received at ICN’s office no later than 3:00 p.m. central time Tuesday, December 31, 2024 This requirement is a mandatory requirement and is not a minor deficiency subject to waiver by the ICN. No Bid Proposals will be accepted after the date and time specified. A late Bid Proposal shall be returned unopened to the Vendor. Additionally, no Bid Proposal will be accepted by telephone, electronic mail or facsimile. The Bid Proposals must be mailed (with mailing in sufficient time to arrive on or before this deadline requirement) or be delivered as follows:
Mailing & Delivery Address:
Iowa Communications Network
Attn: Sheri Stephens
Grimes State Office Building
400 East 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Description
If Bid Proposals are delivered by mail service, express courier, delivery service or company, or in person, it shall be the sole responsibility of the Vendor submitting the proposal to insure that such delivery takes place prior to the aforementioned deadline. There shall be no waiving of the deadline due to mis-deliveries on the part of the Vendor, Vendor’s delivery staff or Vendor’s choice of delivery service(s). Deliveries made directly to ICN must be placed with the ICN Contracting Section or with an ICN staff person able to accept such delivery.
1.2.5 Bid Proposal Opening. Bid Proposals will be opened at 3:00 p.m. central time on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The Bid Proposals and the evaluation documents created by the ICN will remain confidential subject to Iowa Code Section 72.3 until the evaluation committee has evaluated all of the compliant Bid Proposals submitted in response to this ITB and the selection process is complete. The Bid Proposals submitted and the evaluation documents created by the ICN will be available for inspection subject to the exceptions described in Iowa Code Chapter 22 or other applicable law after the selection process is complete.
1.2.5.1 Failure to comply with or supply any and all information requested to accompany Bid Proposals may be cause for rejection of the proposal as non-compliant.
1.2.5.2 All Bid Proposals shall be firm for a period of 180 days to allow the evaluation committee to fully evaluate all proposals and make an award deemed to be in the best interest of ICN and the State of Iowa.
1.2.5.3 By submitting a Bid Proposal the Vendor agrees to the terms and conditions contained within this ITB.
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Buyer Attachments
1. 24-047 ITB Part 3 FY26.pdf
2. FY26 - ITB Site location Sheet - Evaluation.xls
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