Barton County FortiGate 91G Firewall Upgrade and Deployment RFP 2026
Barton CountyCounty · Barton County, KS- Due
- Apr 9, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Dereck Hollingshead
The 30-second brief
Barton County is seeking proposals for the procurement, configuration, and deployment of a next-generation firewall solution to replace its existing infrastructure. The project requires a FortiGate 91G appliance with High Availability, including three years of hardware warranty, FortiCare support, and 24x7 cloud-based log monitoring. The selected vendor will also provide fifty VPN/ZTNA licenses, two 10GE SFP modules, and perform the migration of all existing configurations. Responsibilities include after-hours and weekend support for remote installation, cutover, and validation to ensure minimal downtime. Funding is anticipated via federal HAVA security funds. All equipment and licenses must be installed and activated by June 1, 2026. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026.
FortiGate 91G appliance, Hardware warranty, FortiCare support, Cloud-based log monitoring, VPN/ZTNA licenses, 10GE SFP modules, Migration services, Installation support
Pricing, timelines, migration methodology, support availability
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Summary
Barton County is seeking proposals for the procurement, configuration, and deployment of a next-generation firewall solution to replace its existing infrastructure.
The project requires a FortiGate 91G appliance with High Availability, including three years of hardware warranty, FortiCare support, and 24x7 cloud-based log monitoring. The selected vendor will also provide fifty VPN/ZTNA licenses, two 10GE SFP modules, and perform the migration of all existing configurations. Responsibilities include after-hours and weekend support for remote installation, cutover, and validation to ensure minimal downtime. Funding is anticipated via federal HAVA security funds. All equipment and licenses must be installed and activated by June 1, 2026. Proposals are due by April 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Pricing
- Timelines
- Migration methodology
- Support availability
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- FortiGate 91G appliance
- Hardware warranty
- FortiCare support
- Cloud-based log monitoring
- VPN/ZTNA licenses
- 10GE SFP modules
- Migration services
- Installation support
- Scope location
- Barton County, KS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Barton County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is April 9, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. For questions, contact Dereck Hollingshead.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Barton County in KS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Dereck Hollingshead. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FortiGate 91G appliance, Hardware warranty, FortiCare support, Cloud-based log monitoring, VPN/ZTNA licenses, 10GE SFP modules, Migration services, Installation support. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Pricing, timelines, migration methodology, support availability" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Barton County?
All active and historical solicitations from Barton County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Barton County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from Barton County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Barton County, KS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.