RFP 25.1400 CyberSecurity Pilot Program

The Stockton Unified School District is seeking vendors to deliver a three‑year, FCC‑funded Cybersecurity Pilot Program across four distinct work streams: email filtering, managed detection & response (MDR), multi‑factor authentication (MFA) with training, and comprehensive network‑security planning/implementation (including Zero‑Trust segmentation and NAC). Up to four separate contracts may be awarded; vendors may bid on any combination of items. The district requires integration with existing Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Palo Alto firewalls, HP/Aruba networking gear, and current Microsoft Defender A5 endpoint protection. Proposals must separate FCC‑eligible and ineligible costs, provide 12 months of post‑deployment support, and meet strict reporting, insurance, and compliance (FERPA, COPPA, etc.) requirements. The total budget for the pilot is approximately $1.4 million over three years. • Four award categories – Email Filtering, MDR, MFA & Training, Network Security Planning & Implementation. • Mandatory 12‑month support and monthly risk‑summary reporting for the three‑year pilot. • Integration with existing hybrid Microsoft‑Google email, Palo Alto firewalls, HP/Aruba switches, and Azure AD/Google identity services. • Evaluation weighted 40 % on cybersecurity‑eligible price, with additional scores for integration, threat response, reporting, and experience. • All proposals must be submitted as sealed hard‑copy packages (plus flash drive) by September 8, 2025, 10 am PST.