E-Rate #26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-52779

Illinois seeks Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet services for statewide educational connectivity (E-Rate)

The Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Consortium is seeking bids for statewide Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet services to connect up to 780 eligible sites, including schools and libraries, across Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Consortium - Products/Services Requested: - Lit Fiber Metro Ethernet services for data transmission - Bandwidth capacities ranging from 10 Mbps to 100 Gbps per circuit - Estimated up to 780 circuits/sites - Requirements: - Bidders must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) for E-Rate eligibility - Minimum bandwidth per circuit is 20 Mbps - Initial contract term is 7 years - Compliance with E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions - Completion of a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan to encourage participation by businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities - Bidders may propose solutions for all, some, or individual circuits - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is open to all qualified fiber-based Metro Ethernet service providers

Description

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks Lit Fiber services to provide reliable and efficient Fiber based Metro Ethernet connectivity between various site locations in Illinois. The solicitation is issued in conjunction with the Universal Service Fund Schools and Libraries Program E-Rate Form 470. Bidders must have a valid Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) and comply with E-Rate Supplemental Terms and Conditions. The minimum bandwidth requested is 20 Mbps, and bidders may submit bids for all, single, or multiple circuits as defined in the IFB.

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