Pacific Grove Unified School District - PGUSD Firewall 2027 E-Rate RFP - 270002780
Pacific Grove UnifiedSchool · Pacific Grove, CA- Due
- Dec 11, 2026
- 38 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Louis Algaze
- (831) 646-6525
The 30-second brief
The Pacific Grove Unified School District is seeking E-Rate proposals for fully managed Category Two Firewall Service to provide security for a minimum of 2,000 students and 500 staff members. The project involves internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections utilizing Palo Alto Networks or equivalent firewall solutions, operating 24x7 with 99.9% uptime, three zones (Inside, DMZ, Outside), CIPA-compliant content filtering, and support for up to 20 simultaneous VPN connections. The desired term is twelve months at two gigabits per second, with options for up to three additional one-year terms and bandwidths up to ten gigabits per second. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by November 6, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and possess a SPIN number.
Total eligible costs (40%), Ineligible costs associated with migrating or changing providers (20%), District Technology Staff assessment of service requirements (15%), Ability to provide functionality as a service vs hardware-based firewall (15%), Vendor's reputation, references, and SLAs (10%)
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Summary
The Pacific Grove Unified School District is seeking E-Rate proposals for fully managed Category Two Firewall Service to provide security for a minimum of 2,000 students and 500 staff members.
The project involves internal connections and basic maintenance of internal connections utilizing Palo Alto Networks or equivalent firewall solutions, operating 24x7 with 99.9% uptime, three zones (Inside, DMZ, Outside), CIPA-compliant content filtering, and support for up to 20 simultaneous VPN connections. The desired term is twelve months at two gigabits per second, with options for up to three additional one-year terms and bandwidths up to ten gigabits per second. Proposals are due by December 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., with questions due by November 6, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) and possess a SPIN number.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total eligible costs (40%), Ineligible costs associated with migrating or changing providers (20%), District Technology Staff assessment of service requirements (15%), Ability to provide functionality as a service vs hardware-based firewall (15%), Vendor's reputation, references, and SLAs (10%)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Proposal Response Form
- Executive Summary
- Contract
- Pricing
- References
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 48 months
- Scope location
- Pacific Grove, CA
- Reported agency
- Pacific Grove Unified School District
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Pacific Grove Unified?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 11, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Louis Algaze.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Pacific Grove Unified 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 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 Louis Algaze at (831) 646-6525. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Total eligible costs (40%), Ineligible costs associated with migrating or changing providers (20%), District Technology Staff assessment of service requirements (15%), Ability to provide functionality..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Pacific Grove Unified?
All active and historical solicitations from Pacific Grove Unified are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Pacific Grove Unified 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 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 11, 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 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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Proposal Response Form, Executive Summary, Contract, Pricing, References. Review the full document from Pacific Grove Unified for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Pacific Grove, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.