Description
The State of Illinois is seeking to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract for fiber-based, point-to-point Metro-Ethernet transport services with bandwidth speeds between 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps, awarded by county. The contract will enable the State of Illinois, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase supplies or services on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The contract will have a term of 36 months. Some key requirements include:
• The ability to provide Metro Ethernet transport services with bandwidth speeds between 500 Mbps and 1 Gbps
• The ability to provide services on an as-needed basis during the contract period
• Compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and other applicable laws and rules
• Ability to provide required maintenance service or other matters relating to the Bidder’s ability to deliver in the quality and quantity within the time and price as specified in this solicitation