B-48349 Vendor Questions Answer 10-28-2025~1.docx
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- Fiber Construction Services - North Region
- Solicitation number
- 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-48349
- Issued by
- Jefferson County, Illinois
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This is a Vendor Questions and Answers addendum for the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) related to BidBuy #26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-48349 for Fiber Construction Services in the North Region. The IFB is not project-specific but rather establishes a vendor contract to perform fiber construction services as needed. The State does not include aerial fiber installation as part of its standard deployment policy; however, limited aerial spans may be required where underground installation is not feasible. For specific aerial installation methods such as lashing or ADSS, the State relies on guidance from its Architectural and Engineering partner based on cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and safety considerations. A Pre-Submission Conference was held, with the agency providing the conference PowerPoint to vendors rather than the recording to allow for easier updates if needed.
The performance bond requirement is contingent upon individual project assignments under the contract. Upon receipt and acceptance of an Engineering Package from the State, the awarded vendor must provide a Performance Bond equal to 100% of the Installation Package Installation and Material Costs, which must be submitted within ten business days of package acceptance and prior to mobilization or commencement of on-site construction activity. No bid bond is required for bid submission. The performance bond must be from a surety licensed to do business in Illinois, or an irrevocable letter of credit is acceptable as a substitute. The vendor is responsible for purchasing conduit, fiber, and other materials necessary for installation, which must be included in the performance bond calculation.
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JB PRITZKER
Governor
Brandon Ragle Acting Secretary/ State CIO
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Department of innovation and technology
DoIT.illinois.gov
Vendor Question & Answers Fiber Construction Services - North Region BidBuy # 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-48349
DoIT is publishing an addendum to BidBuy 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-48349 entitled “Vendor Questions & Answer 10/28/2025” based on questions received from potential offerors and answers provided by the agency.
| Q# |
| Date Logged |
| Vendor Question |
| Agency Response |
Amendment 1 Vendor Question & Answer 10/17/2025
| 1. |
| 10/10/2025 |
Is there and aerial installation piece to this project?
The State does not currently include aerial fiber installation as part of its standard deployment policy. However, it is possible that limited aerial spans may be required over the course of this contract in situations where underground installation is not feasible. As a result, the example span purposefully does not include any aerial fiber span.
| 2. |
| 10/10/2025 |
Is it a lashing project or ADSS?
For specific aerial installation methods—such as lashing, ADSS, or bridge attachment techniques—the State typically relies on guidance from its current Architectural and Engineering (A/E) partner. Recommendations are made based on a combination of cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, and safety considerations.
Please be reminded, the IFB is not project specific but is to have a Vendor on contract to perform Fiber Construction Services, Northern Region, when needed, if needed.
Amendment 2 Vendor Question & Answer 10/28/2025
| 3. |
| 10/20/2025 |
Can Vendors obtain the Pre-Submission Conference Recording?
The Agency prefers to make the Pre-Submission Conference Power Point available to the Vendors in the event of any Pre-Submission Conference specific updates are required. The Power Point is easier to update then the recording. Vendor conformed this is acceptable.
| 4. |
| 10/28/2025 |
Please clarify that there is no bid bond required for a bid submission, but a performance bond may be required for individually issued projects under this contract if awarded?
Vendor Instructions – Section A.11 states:
“ SECURITY
Bid Bond $ NA / Performance Bond - Upon receipt and acceptance of an Engineering Package from the State, the awarded Vendor (Primary or Secondary) shall provide a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% Installation Package Installation and Material Costs. The Performance Bond must be submitted within ten (10) business days of package acceptance and prior to mobilization or commencement of any on-site construction activity If a Performance Bond is required, Bidder must submit the Performance Bond to the Information Contact after contract execution. The bond must be from a surety licensed to do business in Illinois. An irrevocable letter of credit is an acceptable substitute. The form of security must be acceptable to the State. The vendor shall provide proof of performance bond for 100% Installation Package Installation and Material Costs. Vendor shall be responsible for purchasing the conduit, fiber, and other materials necessary to install the fiber optic cabling. These materials are to be included in the performance bond. “ The Vendor will be required to submit a Performance Bond in an amount equal to 100% Installation Package Installation and Material Costs, when requested by Agency, per Engineering Package.
| 5. |
| 10/28/2025 |
Agency internal uploads: Pre-Submission Conference Power Point, Recording and Attendance.
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