SPSSC- Palo Alto Firewall Implementation

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Finance Authority, is soliciting implementation services for Palo Alto firewall replacement and deployment under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a proposal due date of September 15, 2026.

The scope covers end-of-life Palo Alto firewall replacement and configuration to align with the Illinois Finance Authority's existing network architecture, security policies, and segmentation. The contractor will execute one-time implementation services and support network infrastructure management following deployment through December 31, 2026.

The contract value is $10,000 as a single implementation charge with monthly payment cycles. This procurement is structured as a Small Purchase under State of Illinois fiscal year 2026 appropriations (account code 2027-SEP-002). Catalyst Consulting Group, Inc., located at 211 West Wacker Drive, Suite 450, Chicago, Illinois, is identified as the incumbent vendor selected based on an existing relationship as the Illinois Finance Authority's current network services provider.

Standard Illinois contracting terms apply: the State of Illinois retains ownership of all work product as work-for-hire; the contractor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation coverage as required by law; the state may terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause; and payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act with invoicing required by July 31 for work completed through June 30. The contract is contingent on appropriation of funds, and the state reserves the right to suspend or terminate without penalty if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds or if the governor reduces departmental funding.