Putnam City Independent School District - Managed Firewall Service - PC27-47001-FW Services 2027
Putnam City Public SchoolsSchool · Warr Acres, OK- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 8 days left
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Cory Boggs
- (405) 495-5200
The 30-second brief
Putnam City Independent School District 1 is seeking to procure a cloud-hosted, managed firewall service such as Palo Alto or equivalent for E-Rate Funding Year 2027. The solution must support at least 9 Gbps throughput with all security services enabled, provide up to 6,000 secure VPN connections, and include technology to help prevent new and emerging threats such as Wildfire or equivalent. Required services encompass internal connections, firewall components, necessary software and licenses, threat prevention, URL filtering, SSL decrypting, GlobalProtect, logging, 24/7 support, and full migration from the existing PA-12 virtual firewall. The contract term is 5 years, structured as a 1-year agreement with 4 optional one-year extensions. Bids are being accepted until November 5, 2026, following the 28-day waiting period associated with this Form 470.
Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses
Price
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Summary
Putnam City Independent School District 1 is seeking to procure a cloud-hosted, managed firewall service such as Palo Alto or equivalent for E-Rate Funding Year 2027.
The solution must support at least 9 Gbps throughput with all security services enabled, provide up to 6,000 secure VPN connections, and include technology to help prevent new and emerging threats such as Wildfire or equivalent. Required services encompass internal connections, firewall components, necessary software and licenses, threat prevention, URL filtering, SSL decrypting, GlobalProtect, logging, 24/7 support, and full migration from the existing PA-12 virtual firewall. The contract term is 5 years, structured as a 1-year agreement with 4 optional one-year extensions. Bids are being accepted until November 5, 2026, following the 28-day waiting period associated with this Form 470.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Firewall Service
- Components
- Necessary Software and Licenses
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001186/139836/22722784-PC27_RFP_Question_Clarifications%20on%20Firewall%20Service.pdf
- Scope location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Reported agency
- Putnam City Independent School District 1
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Putnam City Public Schools?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 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. For questions, contact Cory Boggs.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Putnam City Public Schools in OK, 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 Cory Boggs at (405) 495-5200. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Firewall Service, Components, And Necessary Software and Licenses. 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" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Putnam City Public Schools?
All active and historical solicitations from Putnam City Public Schools are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Putnam City Public Schools 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 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: https://publicdata.usac.org/EPC/Prd/Form470/270001186/139836/22722784-PC27_RFP_Question_Clarifications%20on%20Firewall%20Service.pdf. Review the full document from Putnam City Public Schools for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oklahoma City, OK. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.