Remote Access System for Central Services

SKAGIT COUNTY

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified Proposers to provide Skagit County with a Remote Access System (“RAS”). The ideal Proposer will be an established industry-recognized solution for the RAS that meets Skagit County’s specific requirements, as documented in the RFP and within the budget available to Skagit County.

The proposed system shall provide remote access from the Internet to internal systems using best practice cyber security controls, audit and reporting.

Provide a portal for our customers and vendors which shall have the following capabilities.

• Remote access to internal systems.
• Multi-Factor Authentication supported. Compliance with Criminal Justice Security Policy desired.
• Capability to monitor inbound access and activity.
• Excellent security controls.
• Ability to record video of remote sessions

Reports

• Compliance reporting.
• A comprehensive library of built-in reports.

System Architecture

• Software As a Service Preferred

All communications regarding this Request for Proposals from Proposers and other interested parties must be directed through:

Greg Camp

Skagit County Information Services

1800 Continental Place

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

(360) 416 - 1158

E-MAIL: rfp@co.skagit.wa.us

Due to a high volume of spam, questions to the RFP submitted by electronic mail are to include:

“Skagit County RAS RFP Questions” in the Subject area of the electronic message.

BID DATES
Proposals Available on Skagitcounty.net July 30th, 2024

Deadline for Proposer Questions  August 13th, 2024 3:30 PM (PST)

Deadline for Proposer Letter of Intent  August 16th, 2024 3:30 PM (PST)

Deadline for Response to Proposer Questions   August 16th, 2024 4:30 PM (PST)

Deadline for receiving Proposer’s Proposal   August 23rd, 2024 3:30 PM (PST)

Anticipated Final Proposer Selection  September 5th, 2024