Chicago Housing Authority - Network Access Control System (Virtual Appliance) - ITS SP 90468 (2026)
Chicago Housing AuthorityLocal Housing Authority · Chicago, IL- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
- Primary contact
- Frederica Juste
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide, implement, configure, and support FortiNAC or an equivalent Network Access Control system (NAC) across over 275 sites, supporting up to 11,000 endpoint devices. The project aims to improve device onboarding, visibility across wired and wireless environments, and cybersecurity posture. The scope includes deployment of virtual appliances, policy development, integration with Microsoft Active Directory and Intune, guest portals, and pilot enforcement. The quote deadline is 9/21/2026 at 1:00 PM CT under a 3-year base term.
FortiNAC-MX-VM Manager or equivalent centralized management virtual appliance, FortiNAC-CAX-VM Primary or equivalent main control application and server appliance, FortiNAC-CAX-VM Secondary or equivalent main control application and server appliance, Professional Services Implementation, Integration, & Configuration, License Subscription for 11, 000 concurrent endpoint devices
Price, experience, approach
SUMMARY
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking qualified vendors to provide, implement, configure, and support FortiNAC or an equivalent Network Access Control system (NAC) across over 275 sites, supporting up to 11,000 endpoint devices.
The project aims to improve device onboarding, visibility across wired and wireless environments, and cybersecurity posture. The scope includes deployment of virtual appliances, policy development, integration with Microsoft Active Directory and Intune, guest portals, and pilot enforcement. The quote deadline is 9/21/2026 at 1:00 PM CT under a 3-year base term.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- FortiNAC-MX-VM Manager or equivalent centralized management virtual appliance
- FortiNAC-CAX-VM Primary or equivalent main control application and server appliance
- FortiNAC-CAX-VM Secondary or equivalent main control application and server appliance
- Professional Services Implementation
- Integration
- & Configuration
- License Subscription for 11
- 000 concurrent endpoint devices
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
8- Utilization Plan
- Compliance Certification Form
- Contractors Affidavit
- Economic Disclosure Statement Form
- HUD-50071 - Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions
- HUD 5369-A Representations
- Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders
- Required Insurance Certificate
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Chicago, IL
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Quote from Chicago Housing Authority?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Frederica Juste.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Quote?
Most government agencies, including Chicago Housing Authority in IL, 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 Quote 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 Frederica Juste. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: FortiNAC-MX-VM Manager or equivalent centralized management virtual appliance, FortiNAC-CAX-VM Primary or equivalent main control application and server appliance, FortiNAC-CAX-VM Secondary or equivalent main control application and server appliance, Professional Services Implementation, Integration. 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: "Price, experience, approach" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Chicago Housing Authority?
All active and historical solicitations from Chicago Housing Authority are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, Chicago Housing Authority regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Quote?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Utilization Plan, Compliance Certification Form, Contractors Affidavit, Economic Disclosure Statement Form, HUD-50071 - Certification of Payments to Influence Federal Transactions, HUD 5369-A Represen. Review the full document from Chicago Housing Authority for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Chicago, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.