MET5-CY25 Metro Ethernet

The Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking bids for Fiber-Based Point to Point Metro-Ethernet Transport Service with speeds between 20 MB and 1GB for various agency locations throughout the State of Illinois. The bid requires the submission of several documents, including a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan. The State will determine the lowest priced bidder that meets responsibility and responsiveness requirements. • The bid is for a Metro Ethernet Transport Service with speeds between 20 MB and 1GB. • The service is required for various agency locations throughout the State of Illinois. • The bid requires the submission of several documents, including a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan. • The State will determine the lowest priced bidder that meets responsibility and responsiveness requirements. • The contract will include Information and Technology Standard Terms and Conditions and Standard Illinois Certifications. • The State reserves the right to amend the solicitation, reject any or all bids, and waive minor defects.