Confidential Network, Cyber Security and Technology Advisor Services

The County of Rockland, New York, Department of General Services is issuing Request for Proposal RFP-RC-2026-013 to procure Confidential Network, Cyber Security and Technology Advisor Services for the Office of the Sheriff. The consultant will report directly to the Sheriff and provide strategic guidance on technology and communications infrastructure, including voice, cellular, and data systems, network security, project management, and implementation of technological upgrades aligned with law enforcement best practices. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Network Engineering; 10-15+ years managing enterprise networks; prior work with a county sheriff's office or federal contractor; 10 years in government or regulated industries in a management capacity; and demonstrated expertise in cybersecurity risk assessment, network architecture, threat mitigation, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response. The consultant must be onsite at County offices a minimum of three to four days per week and pass a rigorous background check including criminal fingerprint clearance. Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: demonstrated ability to meet scope of work (200 points), technical capability and proven track record (200 points), staff qualifications and certifications (150 points), performance references with law enforcement or government experience (150 points), and cost (300 points). Proposals must include a minimum of three current project references and two past project references. A virtual pre-proposal meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams on April 14, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. (attendance not mandatory), written questions are due by April 17, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us, and proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's Bonfire portal by 3:00 p.m. local time on May 5, 2026. The contract will be awarded to a single contractor for an initial term of one year with four one-year renewal options, subject to performance and cost review.

The RFP documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond, nor is any information provided regarding disadvantaged enterprise preferences or incumbent vendors. Professional liability insurance is required with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, with the County of Rockland named as an additional insured. Proposed pricing must remain firm through the initial contract period with no adjustments allowed; any price adjustment requests for renewal years may not exceed the percentage increase in the applicable Consumer Price Index for the preceding 12 months. Bidders must also submit valid New York State Workers' Compensation and Disability Certificates or attestations of exemption and comply with required disclosures including affidavits of non-collusion, political contribution disclosures, supplier responsibility statements, affirmative action plan certifications, and certifications regarding compliance with the Iran Divestment Act, MacBride Principles, and Boycott, Divest and Sanctions activities. The specific budget or award value is not disclosed in the available RFP documents, though payment terms will be detailed in Schedule B based on satisfactory performance of services, subject to proper appropriation of funds in the County's budget and contingent upon funding from New York State or Federal Government sources.