E-Rate #270000154

Illinois seeks Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet services for statewide educational connectivity

This opportunity is a large-scale procurement by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Consortium for Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet services to connect hundreds of sites statewide. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Consortium - Products/Services Requested: - Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet Services - Fiber-based data transmission services - Bandwidth capacities ranging from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps - Estimated 780 circuits/sites to be connected - Minimum bandwidth per circuit: 10 Mbps - Service to support schools, libraries, and educational institutions across Illinois - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) for the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program (E-Rate) - 7-year initial contract term - Open to solutions for all, some, or individual circuits - Compliance with E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions - Registration with BidBuy required prior to submission - Adherence to all state and federal procurement regulations

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Consortium seeks to procure Lit Fiber services for connectivity between multiple site locations in Illinois. The solicitation requests reliable and efficient Fiber-based Metro Ethernet services with a minimum bandwidth of 20 Mbps. The contract duration is 7 years, and the estimated quantity is 10 circuits, each with 10 Mbps bandwidth, up to 102,400 Mbps total. Bidders may respond for all, single, or multiple circuits, and attendance at the pre-bid conference is recommended but not mandatory.

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