Capistrano Unified School District (District) seeks quotes for one dedicated, symmetrical Internet access circuit to support current and anticipated District bandwidth needs. The District seeks a turn-key, reliable solution that is compatible with its existing network environment and can be expanded without requiring a material upgrade to that environment. The District requests one dedicated, symmetrical Internet access circuit with an initial committed bandwidth of 20 Gbps (20,000 Mbps), scalable to 50 Gbps (50,000 Mbps), delivered to the District network hub at 28001 Wolverine Way, Aliso Viejo, California 92656. The proposed service must be fully installed, tested, and operational on or before July 1, 2027. The bidder shall describe its proposed installation, activation, testing, transition, and cutover schedule, including any anticipated interruption of existing service and the measures proposed to minimize interruption Friday, November 13, 2026 File and certify FCC Form 470 Friday, November 13, 2026 Post simplified RFQ and Attachments A & B to PlanetBids Friday, November 20, 2026 RFI Deadline Thursday, November 26, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, November 27, 2026 Thanksgiving Holiday Friday, December 11, 2026 E-Rate Allowable Contract Date (Day 29) Wednesday, December 16, 2026 Quote Submission Deadline 1:00 PM PST Wednesday, 12/16 - Friday, 12/18 Evaluation Committee Review Friday, December 18, 2026 Selection Memo due to Purchasing Friday, December 18, 2026 Issue Award Notification Friday, December 18, 2026 Items due to Susan Baeza for January 1/21/2027 Board mtg Thursday, January 21, 2027 Award Simplified Quote Thursday, July, 1, 2027 Service fully installed, tested and operational To be considered responsive, the bidder shall upload the following through PlanetBids: https://vendors.planetbids.com/portal/87182/bo/bo-detail/147664 Completed Attachment A Bidder Qualifications and Technical Response Form, including bidder information, compatibility, relevant experience, E-Rate experience, and certification. Completed Attachment B Pricing Proposal Form, including all recurring, non-recurring, construction, upgrade, and eligible/ineligible charges. Proposed service-level agreement, including availability, outage response, restoration commitments, and service credits. Proposed service-delivery schedule, installation assumptions, and any required District actions (may be included in Attachment A). All exceptions, qualifications, substitutions, and ineligible costs, if any (identify in Attachment A and/or B). Any supporting documentation referenced in Attachments A and B. Material omissions may result in a quote being deemed nonresponsive. The District may request clarification of immaterial omissions consistent with Section 6.

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