School Board of Alachua County IFB 26-31 Cloud Native Firewall
Alachua County School DistrictSchool · Gainesville, FL- Due
- Feb 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
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Summary
The School Board of Alachua County is seeking bids for a cloud native firewall as a service platform. The platform should provide advanced threat protection, cloud app firewall and monitoring, intrusion prevention, advanced antimalware defense, and DNS security.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment A - GENERAL CONDITIONS
- INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – SUPPLIES/SERVICES
- ATTACHMENT B - GENERAL/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- ATTACHMENT C - FORM OF PROPOSAL AND BIDDER QUESTIONNAIRE
- Submit to
- Physical Distribution Center, 1800 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, FL 32641
- Scope location
- Gainesville, FL
- Reported agency
- School Board of Alachua County
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from Alachua County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 27, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Physical Distribution Center, 1800 SE Hawthorne Rd., Gainesville, FL 32641.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including Alachua County School District in FL, 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 IFB 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.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Alachua County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Alachua County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Alachua County School District 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 IFB?
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: Attachment A - GENERAL CONDITIONS, INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS – SUPPLIES/SERVICES, ATTACHMENT B - GENERAL/TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, ATTACHMENT C - FORM OF PROPOSAL AND BIDDER QUESTIONNAIRE. Review the full document from Alachua County School District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Gainesville, FL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.