25-1028_ITA Comcast Sole Source Letter 102225_Comcast Dark Fiber.pdf

This is a Sole Source Justification Letter from the Illinois State Tollway Authority (ISTHA) dated October 22, 2025, addressing the procurement of a Comcast Dark Fiber connection. The project involves establishing a dark fiber link between the Illinois Tollway Fiber network and the Rockford Disaster Recovery co-location facility. The contract term is 12 months, with the procurement conducted through a Small Purchase process with sole source conditions. The letter justifies the selection of Comcast as the sole vendor capable of meeting the ISTHA's specific technical and operational requirements for this critical infrastructure connection.

The justification emphasizes that Comcast is the only vendor with the necessary existing fiber infrastructure and technical capabilities to provide a direct dark fiber connection to the Rockford Disaster Recovery facility within the required timeframe and specifications. The sole source procurement approach is supported by the unique nature of the service requirement and the lack of viable alternative vendors. No specific pricing information, set-aside provisions, or incumbent details are detailed in this letter, as it serves primarily to document the rationale for the noncompetitive procurement method and establish the legal and administrative basis for awarding the contract to Comcast without competitive bidding.