GenNET Firewall Maintenance RFP

The Genesee Intermediate School District (GISD) is soliciting proposals for GenNET Firewall Maintenance through a Request for Proposal (RFP) for its telecommunications network serving 21 Genesee County school districts. The procurement seeks comprehensive maintenance and support services for an existing firewall infrastructure, which includes three Checkpoint 16600HS Maestro firewalls, two Checkpoint Orchestrator 140 devices, and a Checkpoint Management Server running Checkpoint R81.10 software. Bidders must provide 24x7 premium support for maintenance contracts ranging from one to three years, with maintenance periods expiring on June 30, 2026, and June 30, 2029, respectively. The network supports 20 Gbps internet bandwidth and 200 concurrent VPN users across approximately 450 miles of private fiber optic infrastructure connecting over 200 buildings. Proposals are due on June 5, 2025, at 12:30 P.M., with questions accepted until May 29, 2025, and vendors must submit one original and two copies of their proposal using the district's specified Bid Form.

Potential bidders must comply with several legal and administrative requirements, including submitting a notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure, an Iran Economic Sanctions Act Certification, and a School Safety Affidavit certifying that all personnel working on the project meet specific legal standards. The RFP requires a 5% bid bond or one month's estimated service cost, and successful vendors will need to provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to the final contract amount. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, vendors must demonstrate compliance with various state and federal regulations, including Public Act 232 of 2004 and Public Act 517 of 2012. The current infrastructure is a VMware-hosted virtual server environment, and bidders must provide comprehensive cost estimates covering coordination, supervision, labor, materials, and equipment. Although specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed requirements suggest a complex and potentially significant contract value for maintaining this extensive educational telecommunications network.