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This is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) Form associated with the Los Angeles County Internal Services Department's request for proposals to install and operate community broadband networks delivering residential services across targeted regions in Los Angeles County. The solicitation seeks qualified companies to enter into Master Agreements for broadband network infrastructure deployment, with subsequent work orders awarded competitively. The scope of work encompasses network architecture and design planning, equipment procurement, installation planning, implementation, infrastructure testing and system operations validation, residential connections and service delivery, ongoing network operations and monitoring, and end-user customer support services. The County will deploy broadband networks in demonstration neighborhoods with the objective of expanding broadband access throughout the County while enhancing economic and educational opportunities for residents.

The CBE Form establishes certification and participation requirements for bidders, ensuring compliance with the County's small business and disadvantaged business enterprise programs. This procurement mechanism allows the County to identify qualified vendors through a competitive solicitation process while expediting broadband deployment initiatives. The Master Agreement structure enables the County to issue multiple work orders to awarded vendors for specific demonstration projects, providing flexibility in project execution and vendor management. Funding for these broadband infrastructure projects is expected to support the County's broader strategic initiative to bridge the digital divide and improve service accessibility across Los Angeles County's diverse communities.