SEFS IRU Dark Fiber - Zeke Giorgi - Stratus
ID: 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-52504
• State: Illinois
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Background
The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking to award a contract to Stratus Networks, Inc. for the provision of an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for dark fiber in the Rockford metro area.
The goal of this contract is to enhance network backbone services supporting the Dekalb, Rockford, and Chicago areas, facilitating connectivity for various agencies and educational institutions.
Work Details
Stratus Networks will provide a 2-segment IRU consisting of 2-pair dark fiber segments that route diversely from the Zeke Giorgi Center located at 200 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL.
One segment will travel North and the other South, with handoff endpoints to the East along I-90 and I-39. The estimated value of this contract is $447,280 over a 20-year term. The services include maintenance costs associated with the fiber infrastructure, which is critical for high-speed data transmission across the network.
Period of Performance
The contract is set to begin on July 1, 2026, and will end on June 30, 2046. There are no potential renewals planned.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed in Rockford, Illinois, specifically at the Zeke Giorgi Center and along designated routes towards I-90 and I-39.
Bidder Requirements
This contract is classified as a sole source procurement due to Stratus Networks being the only provider capable of delivering the specified routing and diversity required for this project. No specific certifications or registrations are mentioned beyond this sole source justification.
The State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology is seeking to award a contract to Stratus Networks, Inc. for the provision of an Indefeasible Right of Use (IRU) for dark fiber in the Rockford metro area.
The goal of this contract is to enhance network backbone services supporting the Dekalb, Rockford, and Chicago areas, facilitating connectivity for various agencies and educational institutions.
Work Details
Stratus Networks will provide a 2-segment IRU consisting of 2-pair dark fiber segments that route diversely from the Zeke Giorgi Center located at 200 S Wyman St, Rockford, IL.
One segment will travel North and the other South, with handoff endpoints to the East along I-90 and I-39. The estimated value of this contract is $447,280 over a 20-year term. The services include maintenance costs associated with the fiber infrastructure, which is critical for high-speed data transmission across the network.
Period of Performance
The contract is set to begin on July 1, 2026, and will end on June 30, 2046. There are no potential renewals planned.
Place of Performance
The services will be performed in Rockford, Illinois, specifically at the Zeke Giorgi Center and along designated routes towards I-90 and I-39.
Bidder Requirements
This contract is classified as a sole source procurement due to Stratus Networks being the only provider capable of delivering the specified routing and diversity required for this project. No specific certifications or registrations are mentioned beyond this sole source justification.
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Opportunity Type
Open Market
Opportunity ID
26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-52504
Response Deadline
May 28, 2026
Due in 5 Days
Date Posted
May 14, 2026
Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$447,280
(Agency Estimate)
Agency Distribution
High
On 5/14/26 DoIT - Department of Innovation and Technology in Illinois issued Open Market SEFS IRU Dark Fiber - Zeke Giorgi - Stratus with ID 26-448DOIT-TELEC-B-52504 due 5/28/26.
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TELECOM448 - Telecommunications