Description
The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking bids for a fiber‑based point‑to‑point Metro‑Ethernet transport service (MET10) delivering speeds from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps for multiple agency locations statewide. Bidders must submit monthly recurring charge (MRC) pricing, a one‑time non‑recurring charge (NRC) for installation, and optional bandwidth tiers. The contract will be awarded on a per‑site lowest‑cost basis, includes a 6‑year term, and requires BEP utilization plans if special construction is involved.
• Provide Metro‑Ethernet transport (100 Mbps‑1 Gbps) to designated Illinois agency sites.
• Submit pricing for MRC, NRC, and optional bandwidth options; all prices must be firm for 180 days.
• Comply with BEP (11 % goal) if special construction is required, otherwise upload a “No Special Construction” statement.
• Maintain 24/7 support, meet performance metrics (≥99.98 % uptime, ≤18 ms latency), and handle VLAN management and bandwidth upgrades within 30 business days.