Internet Filtering & Reporting Solution

The West Virginia Department of Education is seeking a vendor to provide an internet filtering and reporting solution for the statewide K-12 network. The solution must meet various requirements, including compliance with the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the ability to filter internet access based on categories of websites. The vendor must also provide a centralized web-based interface for management and configuration tasks, as well as reporting capabilities and technical support. • The solution must be able to accommodate the existing network usage and design. • The solution must meet the requirements of the E-rate program. • The solution must block or filter internet access to resources that are obscene, child pornography, or harmful to minors. • The solution must provide a method for the WVDE to download log files in a generic text format for analysis and archival storage. • The solution must store complete details of web browsing activity in the log files. • The vendor must be an authorized reseller and provide proof of authorization certification with their bid.