Attachment A - Cost Proposal Form.xlsx

The document is an Attachment A - Cost Proposal Form for a Request for Proposal (RFP #UU197160555) issued by the University of Utah, seeking a vendor to provide PCI Compliance and Penetration Testing services. The RFP covers a five-year contract period for comprehensive cybersecurity assessment services, including Report on Compliance (ROC), external and internal penetration testing, and segmentation testing aligned with PCI DSS v4.0.1 standards. The university, which supports over 31,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff, requires these services to secure credit card payment systems across multiple business entities including arts, sporting events, retail, food and beverage, e-commerce, healthcare, and charitable giving platforms.

The cost proposal form is structured to capture estimated costs across five years, with line items for assessment, report issuance, external and internal penetration testing, and segmentation testing. While specific pricing details are not populated in the provided document, the form is designed to allow vendors to provide comprehensive cost breakdowns, including optional hourly rates and travel cost estimations. The RFP indicates that the University of Utah is exploring various service delivery alternatives and may choose not to enter an agreement after reviewing submitted proposals, suggesting a competitive and flexible procurement approach.