City of Tulare On-Call Cybersecurity Consulting Services RFQ-24-801 2024
City of TulareCity · Tulare, CA- Due
- May 30, 2024
- Deadline passed
- Contract term
- 1 year
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Tulare is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for on-call, as-needed cybersecurity consulting services under RFQ-24-801. The selected firm will assist in growing a right-sized cybersecurity program, including external/internal/Wi-Fi/physical penetration testing, phish testing, disaster recovery and business continuity plan reviews, policy refinement, and table-top exercises. Consultants must have at least five years of experience and knowledge of municipal requirements such as CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and Industrial Controls Systems (ICS). The contract features a one-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions. Submissions are due by May 30, 2024, and no more than 20% of the work may be completed by subconsultants.
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Cybersecurity plan, Audits, Testing reports, Policies, Procedures, Documentation
Five years of experience in Cybersecurity Consulting, experience with similar sized municipal governments, industry specific knowledge (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, ICS)
SUMMARY
The City of Tulare is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) for on-call, as-needed cybersecurity consulting services under RFQ-24-801.
The selected firm will assist in growing a right-sized cybersecurity program, including external/internal/Wi-Fi/physical penetration testing, phish testing, disaster recovery and business continuity plan reviews, policy refinement, and table-top exercises. Consultants must have at least five years of experience and knowledge of municipal requirements such as CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and Industrial Controls Systems (ICS). The contract features a one-year initial term with two optional one-year extensions. Submissions are due by May 30, 2024, and no more than 20% of the work may be completed by subconsultants.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Five years of experience in Cybersecurity Consulting
- Experience with similar sized municipal governments
- Industry specific knowledge (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, ICS)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Cybersecurity plan
- Audits
- Testing reports
- Policies
- Procedures
- Documentation
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Statement of Qualifications (SOQ)
- Submit to
- Information Technology, City of Tulare
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- Tulare County, California
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFQ from City of Tulare?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 30, 2024. 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: Information Technology, City of Tulare.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including City of Tulare in CA, 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 RFQ 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ), Cybersecurity plan, Audits, Testing reports, Policies, Procedures, Documentation. 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: "Five years of experience in Cybersecurity Consulting, experience with similar sized municipal governments, industry specific knowledge (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, ICS)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Tulare?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
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: Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Review the full document from City of Tulare for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Tulare County, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.