RFP - Firewalls

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Jan 30, 2026
Due:	Mar 3, 2026
Agency:	Walton County School District
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	80 - Brushes, Paints, Sealers, and Adhesives
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SOLICITATION NO.: Tech2026-03

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

FOR

Firewalls

Walton County School District

200 Double Springs Church Road

Monroe, GA 30656

1. Preparation and Submission of Proposal.................................................................................. 3

1.1. Introduction....................................................................................................................... 3

1.2. Proposal Timeline............................................................................................................. 3

1.3. Request for Proposal Process.......................................................................................... 4

1.4. Government Entity............................................................................................................ 4

1.5. Preparation of Proposals.................................................................................................. 4

1.6. Charges and Extras.......................................................................................................... 4

1.7. Addenda and Clarifications...............................................................................................5

1.8. Withdrawal of Proposals................................................................................................... 5

1.9. Compliance with Laws...................................................................................................... 5

1.10. Protest............................................................................................................................ 5

1.11. Purchasing Policy............................................................................................................6

1.12. Indemnification; Patent and Copyright............................................................................6

1.13. Suspension & Debarment...............................................................................................6

2. Post Award................................................................................................................................ 6

2.1. Assignment....................................................................................................................... 6

2.2. Cost of Inspection or Testing............................................................................................ 7

2.3. Payment and Funding Contingency..................................................................................7

2.4. Termination....................................................................................................................... 7

2.5. Permits, Taxes, Licenses, and Compliance...................................................................... 8

2.6. Progress Reports..............................................................................................................8

3. Other..........................................................................................................................................9

3.1. Non-Discrimination........................................................................................................... 9

3.2. Drug-Free Workplace........................................................................................................9

3.3. Certification of Non-Collusion........................................................................................... 9

3.4. Authorized Official...........................................................................................................10

3.5. Solicitation Termination...................................................................................................10

3.6. Rights and Remedies..................................................................................................... 10

3.7. Confidentiality, Public Disclosure, and Audit Rights....................................................... 10

3.8. Georgia Law....................................................................................................................11

4. Additional Conditions............................................................................................................... 11

4.1. Categories of Award........................................................................................................11

4.2. Insurance and Risk Management................................................................................... 11

4.3. Debarment Status...........................................................................................................12

4.4. Award Letter....................................................................................................................13

4.5. Submittals and Delivery.................................................................................................. 13

4.6. Mandatory Forms............................................................................................................13

4.7. E-Rate and Record Retention.........................................................................................14

5. Request for Proposal............................................................................................................... 14

5.1. Purpose.......................................................................................................................... 14

5.2. Background.....................................................................................................................14

5.3. Scope of Work................................................................................................................ 14

5.4. General Requirements....................................................................................................16

5.5. Minimum Requirements..................................................................................................16

5.6. Basis of Award................................................................................................................ 17

5.7. Preparing the Proposal................................................................................................... 17

6. Business Stability.....................................................................................................................17

6.1. History and Organizational Structure of the Firm............................................................17

6.2. Financial Status.............................................................................................................. 18

6.3. References..................................................................................................................... 18

6.4. Previous Default............................................................................................................. 18

6.5. Litigation or Regulatory Rulings Involving School Districts.............................................18

7. Price.........................................................................................................................................19

7.1. General Pricing Requirements........................................................................................19

7.2. E-rate Eligible and Ineligible Costs................................................................................. 19

7.3. Detailed Price Schedule................................................................................................. 19

7.4. Lowest Corresponding Price (LCP) Compliance............................................................ 19

7.5. Taxes and Fees.............................................................................................................. 20

7.6. Price Narrative................................................................................................................ 20

7.7. Invoicing and E-rate Funding Procedures...................................................................... 20

7.8. Pricing Errors and Adjustments...................................................................................... 21

7.9. Price Evaluation..............................................................................................................21

7.10. Price Certification..........................................................................................................21

APPENDIX A............................................................................................................................... 22

Offeror Certification and Compliance Form........................................................................... 23

Proposal Conditions

1. Preparation and Submission of Proposal

1.1. Introduction

1.1.1. All proposals submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (“RFP”)

shall conform strictly to the instructions contained herein and must be

received by the Walton County School District (“WCSD”) no later

than 8:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, March 3, 2026.

Late proposals will not be accepted or considered under any

circumstances.

1.1.2. Each Offeror shall submit one (1) original and three (3) copies of its

proposal, properly labeled and sealed, to:

Chief Technology Officer

Walton County School District

200 Double Springs Church Road

Monroe, Georgia 30656

1.1.3. The WCSD Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any

or all proposals, to waive any technicalities or minor irregularities, and to

make the award deemed to be in the best interest of the District. The

Board’s judgment in this matter shall be final and binding.

1.1.4. During the solicitation, evaluation, and award process, Offerors shall not

contact any member, officer, or employee of WCSD other than the Chief

Technology Officer. Any unauthorized contact may result in

disqualification from further consideration.

1.2.

Proposal Timeline

● RFP Release: February 2, 2026 (posted on WCSD website and E-rate

EPC portal)

● Deadline for Questions: 11:00 a.m., February 16, 2026

○ Email all questions to derek.fort@walton.k12.ga.us

● Answers / Addenda Posted: 5:00 p.m., February 18, 2026

○ Posted on WCSD website and E-rate EPC

● Proposal Due Date: 8:30 a.m., March 3, 2026

● Evaluation Period: March 3 to March 5, 2026

● Projected Award Date: March 5, 2026

● Service Start Date: On or after July 1, 2026 (after District approval and

E-Rate funding approval)

● E-rate Requirement: RFP and Form 470 will remain posted for at least 28

days before the proposal due date

1.3. Request for Proposal Process

1.3.1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) intended to

obtain the “best value” for WCSD.

1.3.2. Proposals will be evaluated by an appointed Evaluation Committee based

on published evaluation criteria.

1.3.3. Offerors determined to be within the “competitive range” may be invited to

participate in discussions or negotiations and may be requested to submit

Best and Final Offers (BAFOs).

1.3.4. The selection of the successful Offeror shall be based upon the proposal

determined to present the best value to WCSD.

1.4.

Government Entity

The contracting entity and project owner is:

Walton County School District

Monroe, Georgia (“WCSD”)

1.5. Preparation of Proposals

1.5.1. Proposals shall be printed or typewritten in permanent ink. Corrections

shall be initialed by the authorized signatory.

1.5.2. Specifications are intended to be open and non-restrictive. Offerors are

encouraged to notify the Chief Technology Officer in writing of any

specification or procedure perceived as restrictive or ambiguous.

1.5.3. Brand names, when referenced, establish a minimum quality standard.

Equivalent products will be considered if clearly identified and

accompanied by sufficient descriptive and technical information to

demonstrate equivalency or superiority.

1.5.4. All goods and materials furnished shall be new, unused, and of current

manufacture unless expressly stated otherwise.

1.5.5. All proposed products of foreign manufacture must be available for

immediate shipment from within the continental United States.

1.5.6. Time of delivery shall be specified in calendar days. Failure to deliver as

proposed may constitute default.

1.5.7. Each proposal shall be signed by an officer legally authorized to bind the

Offeror to its terms.

1.6. Charges and Extras

All prices shall be firm for a minimum of one (1) year and shall include delivery,

unloading, placement, freight, insurance, permits, licenses, and all other

incidental costs required for full and proper delivery. Any additional installation or

optional services must be clearly itemized.

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RFP - Firewalls

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