Description
The State of South Carolina is establishing a statewide, fixed‑price term contract for Check Point security hardware, software, subscriptions, professional services, training, and SaaS. Vendors must be Advanced Level Check Point partners and submit a single percentage discount off the manufacturer’s MSRP for each product category. The contract runs for an initial one‑year term with up to four one‑year renewal options, totaling a possible five‑year duration. The award will be posted in November 2026, and the contract is mandatory for all state agencies, optional for local public entities.
• Scope includes appliances, software bundles, maintenance/support, term‑licensed software, professional services, training, and cloud‑based security SaaS.
• Minimum discounts: 40 % on hardware/products, 20 % on support, software, services, and SaaS.
• Vendor requirements: Advanced Check Point partner status, Letter of Authorization, insurance, security questionnaire, and South Carolina vendor registration.
• Quarterly administrative‑fee reporting (1.25 % of sales) and strict data‑location/security clauses.