Illinois BidBuy #26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-51674

Sole Source IRU Dark Fiber Agreement with i3 Broadband for Scott Hall

This opportunity involves a reciprocal dark fiber agreement for a state facility: - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), Telecommunications division - OEMs and Vendors: - i3 Broadband, LLC (sole source vendor and dark fiber provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for dark fiber at Scott Hall - 1 agreement, 8-year term - No specific part numbers or additional quantities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement; only i3 Broadband, LLC is eligible - Reciprocal agreement structure: no monetary cost, value is exchanged in kind - 8-year term for the IRU - No other OEMs or vendors referenced - Place of Performance: - Scott Hall (state facility, Springfield, IL)

Description

This solicitation is a sole source procurement for IRU Scott Hall Dark Fiber provided by i3 Broadband, LLC under a reciprocal agreement with a term of 8 years. The procurement is managed by the Department of Innovation and Technology, Telecommunications division, in Illinois. The contract is intended to provide dark fiber at no cost, with the dollar amount representing value, not cost. The bid opening date is April 22, 2026, and interested parties must submit comments or requests for a public hearing by April 17, 2026.

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