Palo Alto Renewal

The State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide a three‑year renewal of Palo Alto network security products under an existing state contract (STS#534103). The solicitation requires vendors to quote prices that are equal to or lower than the current contract rates, itemizing the total price for the three‑year term and break‑downs for each individual fiscal year (2026‑27, 2027‑28, 2028‑29). Purchase orders will be issued annually, with invoicing occurring each July. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bid, and the State reserves the right to extend the contract for up to two additional one‑year terms based on performance. • Scope: Supply of Palo Alto firewall hardware, software licenses, and related support services for a three‑year period. • Requirements: Vendors must already be on state contract STS#534103 or have the item on an existing state contract; quoted price must not exceed contract pricing. • Submission: Complete pricing grids for the full term and each year; no supplemental documentation will be considered. • Evaluation: Lowest compliant price wins; potential for contract extensions if performance is satisfactory.