RFP 23-050 Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection Assessment

The Salem Area Mass Transit District (SAMTD) in Marion County and the City of Salem, Oregon is soliciting proposals for a Cybersecurity Intrusion Detection Assessment. The goal is to have a comprehensive review of SAMTD's technology environment and the creation of a Cyber Resilience / Recovery Program (CRP), as well as an implementation plan to improve the overall technology security posture. Key deliverables include a detailed cybersecurity assessment, an implementation plan, and related training. The RFP requires a minimum of 5 references for similar work performed within the last 3 years, and proposals will be evaluated on the qualifications and experience of the firm and staff, the project management plan and technical approach, references, and pricing. The pre-proposal conference is on November 20, 2023, with questions due by November 22, 2023 and proposals due by December 12, 2023. The estimated contract start date is February 1, 2024 with substantial completion by July 31, 2024 and final completion by August 31, 2024.

SAMTD has an overall agency Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 2.43% and encourages DBE participation. Pricing will be evaluated on a fixed-price basis, and SAMTD will not accept cost-plus-percentage-of-cost or time-and-materials pricing. The RFP also includes various federal clauses required for FTA-funded projects. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the available budget range is not specified.