RFP 24-2514 RHSD Firewall Services

This contract awards the Rock Hill School District a single‑source award to Lockstep Technology Group for the provision of firewall services funded under the federal E‑Rate program. The scope includes the design, installation, configuration, ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and support of network firewalls to protect the district’s IT infrastructure. The solicitation emphasized cost as the primary evaluation factor, and all proposals were due on March 18 2025 with the award intent announced the same day. The district requires the vendor to maintain appropriate insurance, background checks for any personnel interacting with students, and compliance with the Drug‑Free Workplace Act for contracts valued $50,000 or more. • Awarded to Lockstep Technology Group (Po Box 27141, Greenville, SC) • Funding via the E‑Rate program; cost‑centric evaluation • Mandatory compliance: insurance, background checks, Drug‑Free Workplace Act, and adherence to district procurement policies