Fortinet Enterprise Protection Bundle

The Columbia Public School District solicited bids for a comprehensive Fortinet security solution covering network, endpoint, and data protection. After evaluating ten vendors, the district awarded the 1‑year contract to BlueAlly for $280,864.52, with optional 3‑ and 5‑year terms also priced. This award reflects a competitive, full‑open procurement process for a cybersecurity services bundle that includes installation, configuration, and ongoing support of Fortinet products. • Scope: Provision, install, configure, and support Fortinet Enterprise Protection Suite. • Awarded Vendor: BlueAlly (Overland Park, KS) – 1‑year term at $280,864.52. • Competition: 10 vendors submitted bids; pricing provided for 1‑, 3‑, and 5‑year terms. • Procurement Method: Full and open competition with a single‑award outcome. • No specific start/end dates, renewal clauses, or agency contact details were disclosed in the excerpt.