Web Filter Solution (Lightspeed) / WPS

The City of Worcester issued a sealed‑bid solicitation (CR‑8087‑W4) to procure a three‑year Lightspeed web‑filter solution for Worcester Public Schools. The scope includes annual licenses for the Lightspeed platform, 26,000 units of Relay Filter Software (RLY‑3), and five Relay Rocket units for BYOD/IoT filtering, with no substitutions permitted. The contract period runs from December 1 2023 through November 30 2026, and the award went to CDW Government for a total price of $331,500. The solicitation required a one‑year warranty, specific insurance coverage, and compliance with city and state regulations. • Scope: Lightspeed web‑filter software + relay filter hardware (26 k units) + relay rocket units (5). • Award: CDW Government (single‑source award) at $331,500 total for three years. • Terms: Firm‑fixed‑price, sealed‑bid, full and open competition, with delivery required within 12 days of notification and a 1‑year warranty.