IQTC Ethernet - DATA DIT Anna REQ0132839

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of point-to-point Metro Ethernet transport service with a committed information rate (CIR) of 1GB for the Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) site located at 1000 N. Main St., Anna, IL 62906. The service will be used to support the Department of Human Services (DHS) facility in Anna. The contract is only available to current vendors certified under the Metro Ethernet Master contract. Vendors must provide pricing for the monthly recurring charges, any applicable fees and taxes, and the non-recurring installation costs. The State reserves the right to execute a contract amendment to switch to different bandwidth tiers during the contract term. The bid opening date has been extended to April 14, 2023, and a site walkthrough is highly recommended to coordinate the installation of the fiber optic cabling between buildings using the existing steam tunnels.

This opportunity is restricted to current contract holders certified under the Metro Ethernet Master contract. The State has not provided any information on set-asides, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges. The award will be based on the total cost of ownership, including monthly recurring charges and non-recurring charges. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the BidBuy system.