Niagara County seeks a qualified cybersecurity firm for comprehensive internal and external network penetration testing. Proposals due November 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM. Must submit one original, one hard copy, and one electronic copy on flash drive. Questions due November 5, 2026. Evaluation based on understanding of scope (40 points), company experience (35 points), and fee proposal (25 points). Award based on overall best value. Vendor must be authorized to do business in New York State and carry specific insurance including cyber liability. Testing must be completed within 60 days of authorization to proceed.
The awarded vendor shall deliver the actual test and results reports within sixty (60) days from authorization to proceed from Niagara County. the awarded vendor shall deliver the actual test and results reports within sixty 60 days from authorization to proceed
Payments will be made by the county after goods and/or services have been rendered and are complete, upon submittal of a complete invoice. payments will be made by the county after goods and/or services have been rendered and are complete
The award will be made to the respondent with the overall best value proposal, based on demonstrated understanding (40 points), overall experience (35 points), and fee proposal (25 points). an award under this rfp may not be based solely on the lowest price but will be made to the respondent with the overall best value proposal
Responding firms must provide organizational overview, years of experience in penetration testing, resumes, methodologies, and at least three references from similar government or public-sector engagements. at least three references from similar government or publicsector engagements
Vendor will be considered in default of the contract if they fail to comply with the performance standards, and Niagara County retains the right to pursue legal and equitable remedies. vendor will be considered in default of the contract if they fail to comply with the performance standards
Questions or comments regarding this RFP must be put in writing and received by purchasing agent no later than 11/5/2026 at 12:00 PM. questions or comments regarding this rfp must be put in writing and received by purchasing agent no later than **** at 12: 00 pm
Proposals received after the submission deadline shall be returned unopened and will not be considered. Facsimile or electronically mailed proposals are not acceptable and will be rejected. proposals received at the county purchasing department after the submission deadline shall be returned unopenedand will not be considered
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