Description
The City of Columbus Department of Technology is seeking qualified vendors to provide comprehensive cybersecurity evaluation and enhancement services. The effort is divided into two phases: Phase 1 requires submission of a signed NDA (by Sept 22, 2026) to gain access to the full RFP package; Phase 2 (details to be released after NDA approval) will involve detailed proposals, testing, configuration, implementation, and ongoing support of the city’s critical IT infrastructure and applications. Vendors must demonstrate capability in assessing, testing, and strengthening cybersecurity controls, and must adhere to strict confidentiality requirements. All communications are routed through the Columbus Vendor Services portal and Bonfire platform.
• Scope: Assessment, testing, articulation, and strengthening of cybersecurity controls for critical city IT assets.
• Delivery: Configuration, implementation, and continuous support services.
• Procurement Process: Two‑phase controlled‑disclosure (NDA submission → full RFP access).
• Key Dates: Questions due Sept 10 2026; NDA submission due Sept 22 2026; Phase 2 advertisement TBD.
• Mandatory requirements: Execute NDA, register on Vendor Services portal, comply with city’s diversity and equal‑opportunity clauses.