The ICN is seeking bid proposals from Vendors capable of providing transport services between ICN’s location within Council Bluffs, IA and the Coresite DE1 carrier neutral internet exchange point.

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) issued by the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) seeking proposals from vendors capable of providing wavelength transport services between ICN's location within Council Bluffs, Iowa and the Coresite DE1 carrier neutral internet exchange point in Denver, Colorado. The ICN is requesting pricing for 4 x 10Gb, 2 x 25Gb, 1 x 40Gb, or 1 x 100Gb wavelengths between 1623 Farnam in Omaha, Nebraska and Coresite DE1, as well as dark fiber or a 100Gb wavelength between 1623 Farnam and an ICN splice point near Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs. Proposals are due by 3:00 pm Central Time on September 3, 2024, and the ICN plans to award the contract to the most responsible vendor meeting the requirements. The ITB outlines detailed technical specifications and evaluation criteria for the transport services, including information on the vendor's network infrastructure, service level agreements, maintenance procedures, and other requirements.

The contract opportunity is for the state of Iowa, specifically Pottawattamie County and Corwith City. The ITB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The ITB also does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.