Walton County School District Firewall RFP Tech2026-03
Walton County School DistrictSchool · Monroe, GA- Due
- Mar 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 3, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
Walton County School District (WCSD) is requesting proposals for the procurement of firewall equipment and associated support services that are eligible for reimbursement under the federal E-Rate program. The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive pricing and vendor support for two (2) FortiGate 901G firewall appliances, each bundled with five (5) years of FortiCare Premium support and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection services.
Two (2) FortiGate 901G firewall appliances, Five (5) years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection services, Configuration Review Support
Price (of eligible goods and services), Technical Capabilities and Compliance, Experience in K-12 Deployments, Local or In-State Preference
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Summary
Walton County School District (WCSD) is requesting proposals for the procurement of firewall equipment and associated support services that are eligible for reimbursement under the federal E-Rate program.
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain competitive pricing and vendor support for two (2) FortiGate 901G firewall appliances, each bundled with five (5) years of FortiCare Premium support and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection services.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Price (of eligible goods and services)
- Technical Capabilities and Compliance
- Experience in K-12 Deployments
- Local or In-State Preference
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Two (2) FortiGate 901G firewall appliances, Five (5) years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection services, Configuration Review Support
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Request for Sealed Proposal
- Offeror's Checklist
- Appendix A: Offeror Certification and Compliance Form
- IRS Form W-9
- Submit to
- Chief Technology Officer, Walton County School District, 200 Double Springs Church Road, Monroe, Georgia 30656
- Scope location
- Monroe, Georgia; Loganville, Georgia
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Walton County School District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 4, 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: Chief Technology Officer, Walton County School District, 200 Double Springs Church Road, Monroe, Georgia 30656.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Walton County School District in GA, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Two (2) FortiGate 901G firewall appliances, Five (5) years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection services, Configuration Review Support. 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 (of eligible goods and services), Technical Capabilities and Compliance, Experience in K-12 Deployments, Local or In-State Preference" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Walton County School District?
All active and historical solicitations from Walton County School District are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Walton 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 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Request for Sealed Proposal, Offeror's Checklist, Appendix A: Offeror Certification and Compliance Form, IRS Form W-9. Review the full document from Walton 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: Monroe, Georgia; Loganville, Georgia. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.