Created and executed a strategy for procuring $500 million in telecommunications services based on statewide 10-year contracts.

Worked with technical teams to envision the future of the Illinois Century Network, including the need for full lambda services and dark fiber for the backbone as well as metro-Ethernet connections for the clients.

Wrote detailed RFPs and associated scoring criteria.  Led the bidding, scoring and negotiation of the contracts.

Building upon our previous work with the Illinois Century Network, supported the State of Illinois’ application for the NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunity Program.

Won $63 million to support the $90 million project to expand fiber-optic broadband services across 55 rural counties.

Worked with the technical team at the Illinois Century Network to define the requirements for the Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) equipment required to light dark fiber for expansion of the capacity of the statewide backbone.

Also developed the specification for selection and management of fiber engineering company.  Wrote detailed RFPs and associated scoring criteria.