The City of Pittsburgh has awarded a contract to ePlus Technology, Inc. for the provision of network firewalls. The contract is for a period of three years, with two one-year options to renew. The scope of work includes the provision of FortiGate or Cisco firewalls, as well as related services and support. The contract has a total value of approximately $214,000. The City of Pittsburgh is committed to providing equal opportunities for all vendors and encourages participation from minority-owned and women-owned businesses.
• The contract includes requirements for insurance, workers' compensation, and tax exemption.
• The vendor is required to provide a certificate of liability insurance and a workers' compensation certificate.
• The City of Pittsburgh is exempt from federal excise taxes and transportation taxes.
• The vendor is required to comply with the City's terms and conditions, including those related to payment, invoicing, and contract termination.