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Ethernet Transport Services

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IT Support, Hardware & Networking
Pecatonica, Illinois, United StatesPosted: August 18, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY


A government authority in Springfield, Illinois, seeks Ethernet transport services for wide area network connectivity between state offices and network point-of-presence sites. Requirements include fiber-based bandwidth from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, VLAN support, and 1 Gbps or 10 Gbps aggregation circuit handoffs.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000

CONTRACT DURATION


72 months

TIMELINE


The contract has an initial term of six years. The vendor shall make the site fully operational within 180 calendar days from the date of contract execution.

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Issuing Agency


Department Of Innovation And Technology

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority located in Springfield, Illinois, is seeking a vendor to provide Ethernet transport services as part of its telecommunications infrastructure. The services will support wide area network connectivity, including last-mile connections, between state offices and Century Network point-of-presence sites.

The required Ethernet services should provide bandwidths ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps and may be delivered over fiber. At a minimum, the solution must include high-bandwidth point-to-point and multipoint Ethernet connections, VLAN assignments to minimize VLAN contention, and the ability to carry multiple VLANs over a single parent circuit or circuits where applicable.

Aggregation circuit handoffs to ICN point-of-presence sites may consist of single 1 Gbps circuits, multiple 1 Gbps circuits, or 10 Gbps circuits.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due September 3, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
Settle estimates the budget at $50,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Department Of Innovation And Technology. The work is located in Pecatonica, Illinois, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Telecommunications carriers and managed network service providers
  • Proven experience delivering Ethernet wide area network and last-mile connectivity
  • Fiber infrastructure capable of supporting 100 Mbps to 10 Gbps services
  • Expertise in point-to-point, multipoint Ethernet, VLAN configuration, and network aggregation
  • Experience serving government or large multi-site enterprise networks

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