MET10 QandA V1.docx

This is a Question and Answer document related to a fiber-based point-to-point metro-ethernet transport service procurement by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology. The document addresses a bidder inquiry regarding geographic coordinates for two weigh station locations on Interstate 74 near Carlock, Illinois. Specifically, the bidder requested latitude and longitude information for ISP-R074 (Carlock Scale Interstate 74 Eastbound Mile Post 122) and ISP-R122 (Carlock Scale Interstate 74 Westbound Mile Post 122). The response provides a single coordinate point of 40.556352, -89.104889 representing the location between the two weigh stations, with an accompanying image for reference. The procurement seeks to establish metro-ethernet service with speeds between 100 MB and 1 GB serving multiple state agency locations throughout Illinois, with bids due October 28, 2026, and multiple awards anticipated with each site evaluated separately to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per location.

The service must meet 99.98 percent availability on a 30-day average basis and operate continuously 24/7/365, with pricing submitted as all-inclusive monthly recurring costs, non-recurring installation costs, and optional bandwidth tiers. An 11 percent Business Enterprise Program goal applies to special construction only, with bidders not requiring special construction exempt from the utilization plan requirement. The Veterans Small Business Program goal is 0 percent. The total award formula is calculated as (Monthly Recurring Cost × Service Term) plus Non-Recurring Installation Cost, with bid prices remaining firm for 180 days from opening. No bid bond or performance bond is required. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, with the percentage and dollar amount to be disclosed upon notice of award. All bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy.