E-Rate #270001728

CCA seeks E-Rate internet access, Dedicated Internet Access, and point-to-point WAN circuits

Commonwealth Charter Academy is seeking E-Rate-eligible internet access and WAN connectivity for its hub and satellite locations. - Buyer: Commonwealth Charter Academy Charter School (CCA), a charter school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; no specific agency, sub-agency, or office is identified. - Scope: Category 1 internet access and data transmission for 31 eligible entities. The Form 470 lists a quantity of 18 and a requested capacity range of 1–50 Gbps. - Locations and bandwidth: The WAN schedule identifies the Harrisburg headquarters and satellite locations in Wilkes-Barre, Carlisle, Malvern, Mount Pocono, Shippensburg, Wyomissing, York, and Philadelphia. It specifies 1 Gbps at each listed satellite except Malvern at 40 Gbps; bidders should propose any additional hub transport bandwidth needed. Detailed site requirements are also referenced in Attachments A and B. - Services requested: Dedicated Internet Access (DIA), symmetrical where offered, and Layer 2 point-to-point fiber circuits between hub and satellite sites. An optional managed router may be proposed with separate line-item pricing. - Notable requirements: E-Rate eligibility; 24/7 monitoring and support; 99.9% availability; specified latency and repair targets; DIA speed variation of no more than 5%; 802.1q VLAN tagging for point-to-point circuits; and required Ethernet/fiber handoffs. Providers should own fiber transport end-to-end; third-party transport is permitted subject to disclosure and responsibility conditions. Static IP address blocks should be priced separately as needed. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, service provider, or reseller is identified by name in the materials. - Performance and proposals: A service cutover is requested in 2027. The WAN schedule offers 12-, 24-, or 36-month terms; exact site terms are referenced in Attachments A and B. Bidders may propose for any or all sites.

Description

Commonwealth Charter Academy is requesting proposals for high-speed internet access and data transmission services. The scope includes Dedicated Internet Access and point-to-point Layer 2 circuits to connect hub and satellite locations, with requested bandwidths and site details provided in Attachments A and B. Bidders may propose for any or all sites, and proposals must include the required attachments and be emailed to ccaerateresponse@ccaeducate.me. The RFP specifies service-level, technical, E-Rate compliance, and support requirements.

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