St. Louis Data Center Colocation Space for ICN (IFB)

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) through the Illinois Century Network (ICN) is seeking a ten-year colocation services contract for data center space in St. Louis, Missouri, specifically at either 900 Walnut Street or 210 North Tucker Street. The procurement aims to establish a comprehensive colocation facility to support K-12 customers, state agencies, and paying customers across Illinois with advanced technical infrastructure. Required services include providing physical rack space cabinets, multiple power delivery options (-48DC, 120AC, 208AC), environmental controls, fiber optic patch panels, cross-connects, physical security, and "Smart Hands" on-site technical support. The current deployment requires one 42RU @ 19" locking cabinet, dual 48V DC power feeds, nine cross-connects, one dark fiber extension, and ad hoc support. Vendors must meet stringent Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements, including a 99.99% uptime guarantee, 24/7 helpdesk availability, and a maximum six-hour response time for support. The bid is being conducted through BidBuy, the State's electronic procurement system, with all required documents due by December 3, 2025, and bids will be evaluated based on responsibility, responsiveness, and price, with the award going to the lowest overall priced responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation includes provisions for potential Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Small Business Program participation, encouraging diverse vendor engagement. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation, including Vendor Disclosure forms and proof of active Illinois Procurement Gateway registration, with requirements for companies to disclose current procurement relationships and certify compliance with various state regulations. While no specific set-aside percentages are detailed, vendors must meet insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate General Commercial Liability insurance. The contract will incorporate Information and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions, with vendors allowed to submit redline versions identifying exceptions. Pricing will remain firm for the first six years, with potential upward price adjustments permitted in Years Seven and Nine based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Although the maximum contract amount is currently listed as "to be determined" (TBD), the ten-year term and comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant potential value. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with NIST SP 800-53 Revision 5 baseline controls and adhere to applicable Illinois state and federal regulations.