LaSalle County - Replacement Fortinet Firewalls Bid - 2026-008 (2026)
LaSalle CountyCounty · Ottawa, IL- Due
- Dec 3, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Nov 6, 2026
The 30-second brief
LaSalle County is requesting bids for the replacement of two existing Fortinet FortiGate 100F firewalls with two new FortiGate 400G appliances in a high-availability configuration, including three years of Enterprise Protection. The project aims to maintain full compatibility with the County's existing Fortinet environment, configuration, management tools, and staff training; substitute brands will not be accepted. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the LaSalle County Board Office in Ottawa, IL. Optional items include upgrade alternate FortiGate 401G appliances, FortiGuard OT Security Service, and professional migration and installation services. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, criminal background investigations, and minimum insurance standards.
FortiGate 400G appliance; FortiGate 400G Enterprise Protection, 3-year term; Upgrade alternate FortiGate 401G appliances; FortiGuard OT Security Service, 3-year; Installation services
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Summary
LaSalle County is requesting bids for the replacement of two existing Fortinet FortiGate 100F firewalls with two new FortiGate 400G appliances in a high-availability configuration, including three years of Enterprise Protection.
The project aims to maintain full compatibility with the County's existing Fortinet environment, configuration, management tools, and staff training; substitute brands will not be accepted. Bids are due by December 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the LaSalle County Board Office in Ottawa, IL. Optional items include upgrade alternate FortiGate 401G appliances, FortiGuard OT Security Service, and professional migration and installation services. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, criminal background investigations, and minimum insurance standards.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- FortiGate 400G appliance
- FortiGate 400G Enterprise Protection, 3-year term
- Upgrade alternate FortiGate 401G appliances
- FortiGuard OT Security Service, 3-year
- Installation services
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Criminal background investigation
- Certificate of insurance
- Evidence of compliance with responsible bidder criteria
- Submit to
- LaSalle County Board Office (Room 245), LaSalle County Governmental Center, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350
- Scope location
- Ottawa, IL
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from LaSalle County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 3, 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: LaSalle County Board Office (Room 245), LaSalle County Governmental Center, 707 E. Etna Road, Ottawa, IL 61350.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including LaSalle County 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 Bid 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: FortiGate 400G appliance; FortiGate 400G Enterprise Protection, 3-year term; Upgrade alternate FortiGate 401G appliances; FortiGuard OT Security Service, 3-year; Installation services. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from LaSalle County?
All active and historical solicitations from LaSalle County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, LaSalle County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: criminal background investigation, certificate of insurance, evidence of compliance with responsible bidder criteria. Review the full document from LaSalle 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: Ottawa, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.