Broadband Mapping

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is seeking a vendor to provide Broadband Mapping Services for the Connect Illinois Round 4 grant program through a sole source procurement. The primary objective is to maintain and update an interactive Project Area Selection tool map for broadband infrastructure deployment, with maps that are searchable to the address level and showcase broadband service availability across various download and upload speeds and technology types. The vendor must create ESRI-compatible shapefiles, geodatabase files, and metadata meeting Federal Geographic Data Committee standards, with potential for custom data requests. Deliverables include monthly status reports, participation in bi-weekly calls, and electronic publication of updated maps covering three waves of sub-grantee selection. The contract requires the vendor to have at least five years of experience in broadband technology and map preparation. The procurement is time-limited, running from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 22, 2025, and a maximum contract term not exceeding ten years.

The contract appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Connected Nation is identified as the anticipated vendor for this sole source procurement. The contract has a maximum value of $100,000, with billing at a rate of $225 per hour. Funding is contingent on appropriation availability, and the state reserves the right to terminate the contract based on budget considerations. Vendors must comply with 33 specific legal and ethical certifications, including requirements related to business practices, workplace conduct, and regulatory compliance. The procurement includes standard state procurement terms, requiring vendors to maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence in General Commercial Liability insurance and adhere to strict performance, documentation, and legal compliance standards. Non-compliance could result in contract termination, suspension from future state business opportunities, and potential civil or criminal penalties.