Palo Alto Firewall for Simons Rec Center (FY27)

The City of Philadelphia is soliciting quotes for a Palo Alto Firewall installation at Simons Recreation Center in Fiscal Year 2027, with quotes due July 24, 2026. Vendors must indicate whether their business is certified as a Local Business Entity (LBE) in Philadelphia, though the extent of any preference or set-aside weighting is not specified in the source.

The scope includes Palo Alto Firewall equipment delivery, pre-configuration, on-site installation, final configuration, and vendor-provided training. All deliveries must be inside deliveries to a loading dock; drop shipment is not acceptable. Vendors must include installation and configuration costs in their quotes unless directed otherwise and must submit product literature upon request.

Warranty and maintenance are mandatory. Equipment must carry a minimum five-year warranty for IT appliances (including the firewall), with on-site maintenance required at next-day response capability within 24 hours, including all parts and labor. The City offers both three-year and five-year maintenance options. Warranty coverage begins following a 30- to 120-day acceptance period after delivery. Vendor instruction and training are part of the required scope. Vendors must complete all installation and debris removal.

Quotes are submitted through the PHLContracts portal using Office Automation Form B2727576. Vendors must complete mandatory fields across General, Items, Questions, Terms & Conditions, Attachments, and Summary tabs and accept the City's terms and conditions. No contract value, quantity specifications, or anticipated award date are stated in the source.