Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-448DOIT-TELEC-B-53883
Metro Ethernet WAN Connectivity Services for Fairview Heights Site (Illinois DoIT)
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
27-448DOIT-TELEC-B-53883
NAICS
517311
This opportunity from the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology seeks fiber-based Metro Ethernet WAN connectivity for the Fairview Heights site. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology (DoIT), Telecom448 - Telecommunications - Solicitation managed by DoIT office in Illinois - Products/Services Requested: - Metro Ethernet Service (100MB) for Fairview Heights (monthly recurring charge, 60 months) - Installation charge for network equipment and setup - Option pricing for Metro Ethernet Service at 250MB and 500MB bandwidth - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified providers of fiber-based Metro Ethernet services - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Service must connect agency site to Illinois Century Network (ICN) Metro Ethernet POP - Bid must include installation and option pricing for higher bandwidths - Classified as a small purchase; managed via Illinois BidBuy portal - Technical Details: - Fiber-based, point-to-point transport service - Focus on telecommunications and network connectivity - Service location: 13 Executive Dr, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 - Opportunity is open for competitive bids; no brand or manufacturer preference specified.
Description
The Department of Information Technology (DoIT) intends to purchase Fiber-Based Point to Point Metro-Ethernet Transport Service to provide wide area network (WAN) connectivity between an agency location and an Illinois Century Network (ICN) Point of Presence (POP) site. The procurement includes monthly recurring charges for 100MB service at a specified location, installation charges, and optional pricing for 250MB and 500MB services. This is a new initiative aimed at enhancing network connectivity for the Department of Juvenile Justice. Additional details are provided in the RFQ Supplemental Information attachment.