UPS, Generator, and Power Solicitation

The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is requesting proposals for uninterruptible power supply systems, generators, batteries, and related equipment for the State Telecommunications Network—Illinois Century Network under RFP 25-448DOIT-TELEC-B-49447, with responses due September 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST. This is an open-market RFP with a Business Enterprise Program participation goal of 12.0 percent; no Veteran Business Program goal applies.

The scope encompasses procurement of new UPS systems, generators, and batteries at multiple statewide locations; maintenance and repair services on existing UPS systems providing backup power at critical sites; engineering, furnishing, and installation of new UPS systems and related equipment; general power provision for day-to-day operations; and power upgrades at various sites across Illinois. Bidders must structure pricing around multiple site locations and regional pricing zones detailed in the attachments, and submit a Total Cost of Ownership worksheet as guidance for evaluation.

The contract term is 10 years. Place of performance is statewide at various locations within DoIT's network. Submissions must include completed Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure forms, the Offer to the State of Illinois Information and Technology with authorized signatures, a Commitment to Diversity Vendor Answer Form, a BEP Utilization Plan, an authorized reseller letter, and a technical response. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held via Webex on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CST. Inquiries should be directed to DoIT.ITPO.Communications@illinois.gov or (217) 557-1764, or to Jenny Kesselring at Jenny.Kesselring@illinois.gov or (217) 557-9855.