E-Rate #260026293

This opportunity involves the Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) seeking leased lit fiber Internet service to connect its administrative and secondary locations in Kern County, California. - Government Buyer: - Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK), a school district entity in Kern County, CA - Products/Services Requested: - Leased lit fiber Internet service providing at least 10Gbps at the administrative office (1300 18th Street, Bakersfield, CA) - Leased lit fiber Internet service providing at least 5Gbps at the Sterling location (3000 Sterling Road, Bakersfield, CA) - Optional bundled managed firewall/security component (ineligible firewall costs must be itemized separately) - Quantities: - 1 circuit at 10Gbps for the administrative office - 1 circuit at 5Gbps for the Sterling location - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Optional managed firewall/security services may be included, but any ineligible costs must be clearly separated - The procurement supports a wide range of eligible entities, including Head Start, Pre-K, private schools, and private school districts - The contract term is three years with voluntary extension options - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified providers capable of delivering the required services

Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) is seeking bids for leased lit fiber Internet service at two primary hub locations to support a Wide Area Network (WAN) of 17 eligible Child Development Centers and administrative sites across Kern County, California. The contract requires at least 10Gbps internet access at the administrative office and 5Gbps at the Sterling location. Bids may optionally include a managed firewall/security component, with ineligible costs itemized separately. The anticipated contract term is three years with options for voluntary extensions.