Cybersecurity Strategic & Incident Response Plan

The City of Smyrna, located in Cobb County, Georgia, is seeking qualification proposals from professional firms to develop a comprehensive 5-year Cybersecurity Strategic Plan and Incident Response Plan. This procurement opportunity is designed to solicit experienced cybersecurity consulting firms capable of creating a robust strategic framework and detailed incident response methodology for the city's technology infrastructure. The primary deliverables will include a strategic plan outlining long-term cybersecurity goals, risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and a comprehensive incident response protocol that enables rapid and effective organizational action during potential cyber threats. The solicitation was posted on February 28, 2025, with proposals due by March 28, 2025, providing potential respondents with a one-month window to prepare and submit their qualifications. While specific evaluation criteria are not fully detailed in the provided documentation, typical assessments for such engagements would likely include the firm's previous cybersecurity planning experience, technical expertise, understanding of municipal technology environments, and the comprehensiveness of the proposed strategic and response planning approach.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be open to qualified cybersecurity consulting firms with demonstrated expertise in developing strategic and incident response plans for municipal governments. Since the document does not specify an incumbent vendor or provide precise budget parameters, potential respondents should be prepared to submit competitive proposals that demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in cybersecurity strategic planning. The scope of work suggests a significant investment in developing a forward-looking cybersecurity approach, which typically indicates a meaningful contract value for professional consulting services. Interested firms should carefully review the attached advertisement document (25_023 ADVERTISEMENT.pdf) to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and to gain additional insights into the city's specific expectations for this cybersecurity planning initiative.