RFP 2026-03 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

Location:	Alabama
Posted:	Aug 3, 2026
Due:	Aug 27, 2026
Agency:	Montgomery Housing Authority
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	D - Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunication Services
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525 South Lawrence Street

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) 2026-03

Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

DATE ISSUED:

Monday, August 3, 2026

TYPE OF PROJECT:

The Montgomery Housing Authority (“MHA”) seeks proposals from

qualified individuals and/or firms to provide comprehensive Virtual

Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services

(INMS) for the MHA's enterprise network infrastructure.

CONTACT PERSON:

Sheila Brown, Procurement/Contract Administrator

sbrown@mhatoday.org

LAST DAY FOR QUESTIONS:

Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST)

SUBMISSION ADDRESS:

Sheila Brown, Procurement/Contract Administrator

Montgomery Housing Authority

525 South Lawrence Street

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

Separate sealed proposals will be accepted at the MHA’s Procurement/Contract Office, 525 South Lawrence

Street, Montgomery, Alabama 36104, until the date and time noted above. Proposals will be held in

confidence and not released in any manner until after the contract has been awarded.

The responsibility for submitting a response to this RFP at the MHA on or before the stated time and date will be

solely and strictly the responsibility of the respondent. The offeror shall wholly absorb all costs incurred in the

preparation and presentation of the proposal.

Copies of this RFP are available by visiting MHA’s website at www.mhatoday.org, visiting the Housing

Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com , or can be requested in writing by

emailing Sheila Brown at sbrown@mhatoday.org.

The Montgomery Housing Authority

RFP 2026-03 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

Purpose

Background

Method of Solicitation

Obtain Copies of this Solicitation

PART I-SCOPE OF SERVICES

PART II – SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO RESPONDENTS

2.1 Submission of Proposals

2.2 Interpretation/Questions

2.3 Addendum and Update Procedures for the RFP

2.4 Proposal Format

2.5 Submittal Forms

2.6 Acceptance of Proposals

2.8 Withdrawal of Proposals

2.9 Award of Contract

2.10 HUD Debarment and Suspension List

2.11 Certification of Legal Entity

2.12 Cost Borne by Respondent

2.13 Best Available Data

2.14 Contact with MHA, Staff, Board Members and Residents

2.15 Licenses and Insurance

2.16 Respondent Responsibilities

2.17 No Claim Against MHA

PART III – SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Tabbed Proposal Submittal

3.2 Proposal Pricing/Cost

3.3 Required Certifications/Forms

PART IV – PROCUREMENT PROCESS

4.1 Proposal Evaluation/Contract Award

4.2 Evaluation Criteria

4.3 Summary of Evaluation Criteria

GENERAL INFORMATION

Introduction

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The Montgomery Housing Authority

RFP 2026-03 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) was established in 1939, as a local control entity in Montgomery,

Alabama, for the provision and administration of publicly funded affordable housing built as part of President

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal following the Great Depression. The Montgomery Housing Authority’s currently

has approximately 1,184 Public Housing (PH) units across multiple apartment complexes in the City of

Montgomery, AL. The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) administers over 3,000 HCV vouchers in Autauga,

Elmore, and Montgomery Counties. MHA also provides Project-Based rental assistance where the rental

assistance is tied to a specific unit. In addition, MHA has several special purpose voucher programs including,

Homeownership and Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH), and Foster Youth Initiative.

Purpose

The Montgomery Housing Authority (“MHA”) seeks proposals from qualified individuals and/or firms to provide

comprehensive Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS) for the

Montgomery Housing Authority's enterprise network infrastructure.

Background

The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking respondents to provide comprehensive Virtual Private

Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS) for the Montgomery Housing Authority's

enterprise network infrastructure. The Respondent shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment,

software, tools, transportation, and services necessary to perform the work in a professional, timely, and

acceptable manner. All work shall comply with applicable industry standards, manufacturer recommendations,

and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Method of Solicitation

MHA is soliciting competitive proposals from qualified lodging providers with a documented record of

accomplishments providing the required services. The Request for Proposals (RFP) seeks to identify potential

providers for the scope of services listed herein.

Obtain Copies of this Solicitation.

Single copies of the RFP package may be obtained, at no cost by:

1. Visiting the MHA’s website at: www.mhatoday.org

2. Downloading at the Housing Agency Marketplace (E-procurement) at

https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com

3. Requesting via email to sbrown@mhatoday.org

4. Copies may also be picked up in person at:

Montgomery Housing Authority

Procurement/Contract Office

525 South Lawrence Street

Montgomery, Alabama 36104

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The Montgomery Housing Authority

RFP 2026-03 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

PART I - SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) is seeking respondents to provide comprehensive Virtual Private

Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS) for the Montgomery Housing Authority's

enterprise network infrastructure.

The Contractor shall perform all services as required by the Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) to complete

the work described herein. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, software,

tools, transportation, and services necessary to perform the work in a professional, timely, and acceptable

manner. All work shall comply with applicable industry standards, manufacturer recommendations, and

applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Scope of work is attached hereto as Exhibit C.

PART II – INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS

2.1 Submission of Proposals

Respondents should submit one (1) original, one (1) hard copy and one (1) electronic device (flash drive) copy

of their proposal. The mailed original submission shall be dated and signed by an authorized official of the

company. Hard copy proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope that shows the company’s name and

address and clearly written on the outside of the sealed envelope must be the words “Virtual Private Network

and INMS (RFP 2026-03) – Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (CST)”. The electronic device must be

labeled with the RFP number ‘RFP 2026-03’ and the company’s name and must be enclosed in the sealed

envelope with the hard copies. The electronic device proposal must contain the same information as required

with the original submissions and must be compiled as a single document. Emailed submission will not be

accepted.

Respondents may also submit their proposals electronically, versus submitting hard copies, by visiting the

Housing Agency Marketplace (Eprocurement) https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com. Respondents are

encouraged to register prior to submission deadline. It is recommended that the Respondent submits its proposal

in sufficient time to ensure acceptance. The Respondent will receive notification of acceptance of submission

through the Eprocurement marketplace. If the Respondent encounters any issues relating to the electronic

submission, please contact the Eprocurement marketplace via their online “Customer Service” link. The

Respondent must enter the pricing as indicated on the site in order for their submission to be accepted. Emailed

submissions will not be accepted.

Proposals received after the deadline date and time may be determined unacceptable. Refer to form HUD 5369-

B, Section 6, regarding late submissions and withdrawals.

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the conditions and instructions provided herein and must

remain open for acceptance for one hundred and eighty (180) days from the due date. Proposals should

demonstrate detailed plans on how the Respondent intends to provide the required services in a manner that will

result in the successful and timely completion of the service(s). In addition, the proposal should demonstrate the

Respondent’s capacity and readiness to perform the Scope of Services immediately upon execution of a contract

with MHA. Finally, the proposal should include evidence of the Respondent’s previous experience and

qualifications, relative to the provision of such services.

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The Montgomery Housing Authority

RFP 2026-03 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Internetworking Management Services (INMS)

2.2 Interpretation/Questions

During the period between issuance of this RFP and the proposal due date, no oral interpretation of the RFP’s

requirements will be given to any prospective respondent. Requests for interpretation must be made, in writing,

by the questions due date and time as indicated on the coversheet (first page) of the RFP and sent to: Email:

sbrown@mhatoday.org.

2.3 Addendum and Update Procedures for the RFP

During the period of advertisement for this RFP, MHA may wish to amend, add to, or delete from, the contents

of this RFP. In such situations, MHA will issue an addendum to the RFP setting forth the nature of the

modification(s). MHA will email (or send via regular postal mail or fax upon written request) any addenda to

Respondents of this RFP solicitation. Interested parties may also view addenda on MHA’s website

www.mhatoday.org or at the Housing Agency Marketplace at https://ha.internationaleprocurement.com. It shall

be the responsibility of each Respondent to ensure they have any/all additional addenda relative to this RFP.

2.4 Proposal Format

All proposals shall be submitted in 8 ½ x 11-inch format, preferably in three (3) ring binders. Larger size pages

or inserts may be used, provided they fold into 8 ½ x 11 inches. Inserts shall not be stapled together. All copies

of the submittal must be identical in content and organization. The format of the respondent’s proposal should

be structured the same as the format of the RFP. Proposals should be organized into sections and tabbed for

ease of review. Respondents must provide a comprehensive Table of Contents at the front of the proposal. The

proposal also must be organized in response to the Submission Requirements. The front cover of the proposal

should bear the name and number of the RFP, the date, and the Respondent’s name, address, phone number

and email address. The electronic submission should be organized in the same manner as the hard copy as one

document.

2.5 Submittal Forms

Provided, as a part of the proposal, all required certifications and HUD forms, MHA forms, licenses and proof of

insurance. All forms that require a signature or initials must bear an original initial or signature.

2.6 Acceptance of Proposals

Proposals must be signed, sealed, and received in completed form at MHA, no later than the proposal closing

date and time. Proposals submitted after the designated closing date and time could potentially not be accepted

and could potentially be returned unopened to the originator.

MHA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals, to take exception to these RFP specifications or

to waive any formalities. Respondents may be excluded from further considerations for failure to comply with

the specifications of this RFP.

MHA reserves the right to reject the proposal of Respondents, who have previously failed to perform properly or

to complete on time, a contract of a similar nature. MHA also reserves the right to reject proposals of

Respondents who habitually, without just cause, neglect the payment of bills or disregard their obligations to

subcontractors, providers of materials, or employees.

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