Metro Ethernet DHS-R031 Beardstown and DHS-R060 Benton

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking bids for Fiber-Based Point to Point Metro-Ethernet Transport Service with a CIR of 50MB for two Illinois Department of Human Services sites located in Beardstown and Benton, Illinois. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide high-speed internet connectivity and transport services to these two locations, with specific technical requirements outlined in the attachments. Key deliverables include maintaining a 50MB committed information rate (CIR) and adhering to the State's standard terms and conditions, as well as completing the required certifications related to compliance, ethics, and data accessibility. The solicitation has a posting date of February 22, 2024 and a due date of February 27, 2024, leaving a short timeframe for vendors to submit their proposals.

The contract opportunity does not appear to have any designated set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The attachments do not provide information on any incumbent vendors or existing technology that must be integrated. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the pricing estimates for the 50MB internet connectivity services at the two locations suggest a moderate-sized budget for this procurement. Vendors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet the technical specifications, comply with the State's legal and regulatory requirements, and provide the services at a competitive price.