Illinois BidBuy #26-420DCEO-BROAD-B-52161

Technical Assistance Services for Illinois Statewide Broadband Deployment

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Broadband Development division, is seeking technical assistance and advisory services to support the statewide deployment of broadband infrastructure under the Connect Illinois Program. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Broadband Development division - Scope of Work: - Technical expertise and advisory services for broadband infrastructure projects - Field validation support for deployments related to the BEAD Program, Capital Projects Fund, and other state initiatives - Assistance in deploying over $1 billion in broadband infrastructure - Contract Structure: - 5-year initial term with 5 additional renewal years possible - Vendors must provide blended hourly rates for each fiscal year - Notable Requirements: - Support for multiple fiscal years - Electronic quote submission required - No set-aside for small businesses or BEP/VBP participation goals - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned in the solicitation

Description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is seeking a contractor to provide technical expertise and advisory services to support statewide broadband deployment activities under the Connect Illinois Program. The contractor will assist in deploying over 1 billion dollars in broadband infrastructure across Illinois. The contract includes support for field validation for broadband deployments including the BEAD Program, Capital Projects Fund, and other state projects. The contract has a 5-year initial term with 5 renewal years and requires vendors to enter blended hourly rates for invoicing across multiple fiscal years.

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