Urbana Danville Dark Fiber IRU - Sole Source

The State of Illinois, Department of Innovation and Technology, is seeking to award a sole source contract to MCC Network Services, LLC for the provision of dark fiber IRU services. The contract will provide network backbone services supporting the Urbana/Danville area POP sites and ILA sites. The contract term is 20 years, with an estimated total value of $503,680. The services include 20 year IRU for maintenance for 24 strands along a 29-mile segment between Urbana and Danville, and 20 year IRU for maintenance for 12 strands for 1.9 miles between US-150 / IL-1 and Collet St/Williams St. The contract also includes a make ready fee for a 7 mile replacement span. • The contract is for a sole source procurement, with MCC Network Services, LLC being the only viable vendor for the required services. • The contract term is 20 years, with an option for renewal. • The estimated total value of the contract is $503,680. • The services include dark fiber IRU, maintenance, and make ready fees. • The contract is subject to the approval of the State Purchasing Officer.