Illinois BidBuy #26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-51861

Sole Source IRU Procurement for Peoria Dark Fiber from Bluebird Network

This opportunity involves a sole source procurement for an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for Peoria Dark Fiber to support Illinois state technology infrastructure. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT) - OEM/Vendor: - Missouri Network Alliance, LLC d/b/a Bluebird Network (Bluebird Network is the only OEM/vendor identified) - Products/Services Requested: - IRU for Peoria Dark Fiber - Quantity: 1 - 8-year term - NIGP code: 83829 (fiber optic cable and related components) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Bluebird Network is identified as the only economically feasible source - Opportunity for interested parties to request a public hearing to contest the sole source determination - The IRU is for a fixed 8-year period - No additional products, services, or OEMs are mentioned in the procurement.

Description

This solicitation is for a sole source procurement of an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for dark fiber in Peoria, Illinois. The contract term is 8 years and involves fiber optic cable with interconnecting components and accessories. The procurement is managed by the Department of Innovation and Technology, Illinois. The hearing for the bid may be canceled if no comments or requests are received by April 17, 2026.

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