Description
The State of West Virginia, through its Office of Technology, is seeking vendors to provide an open‑end contract for Advanced Email Security services layered on its existing Google Workspace environment. The primary goal is to detect and prevent phishing, business email compromise, and other email‑based threats that bypass native controls. The contract is structured as a one‑year term with optional yearly renewals for up to four additional years, covering approximately 22,000 mailboxes. Vendors must submit a quote by the bid opening date, respond to any questions by the specified deadline, and comply with mandatory terms and insurance requirements.
• Scope: Cloud‑based email security detection per mailbox (phishing, BEC, etc.)
• Quantity: Estimated 22,000 mailboxes; optional renewals for years 2‑4
• Contract Type: Open‑end, one‑year term with optional annual renewals
• Submission Deadline: 19 August 2026, 1:30 PM (bid opening)
• Questions Due: 11 August 2026, 3:00 PM
• Required Insurances: Commercial General Liability $1M, Cyber Liability $2M, etc.
• No pre‑bid meeting; all communication must be written through the Purchasing Division.