1093943 -SOFTWARE- RENEWAL- ZSCALER (BRAND ONLY)

The Internal Services Department for the County of Los Angeles has issued solicitation RFB-IS-27200297 for a brand-only software renewal of Zscaler services. The procurement focuses on the Zscaler zFlex Program for a multi-year period, with the first year spanning from November 15, 2026, to November 14, 2027. The scope includes a comprehensive suite of security and networking components, including SASE platform users, data protection, cyber threat protection for 102,000 users, security operations, private access, zero trust for workloads, and AI security. The award will be granted to the lowest total acceptable offer that meets all technical requirements, including the mandate that software be new, unused, current models, and factory-integrated. Bids must be submitted exclusively through the Vendor Self Service portal by November 5, 2026. Proposers are required to submit a variety of certifications and forms, including the Community Business Enterprise information in Excel format and documentation regarding prevailing wages and human trafficking. The contract includes strict cybersecurity requirements, such as maintaining cyber liability insurance and adhering to NIST SP 80088 standards for data destruction. Additionally, the agreement specifies a payment cap of 200,000 dollars per fiscal year for a single vendor without a Board-approved service contract. Preference considerations are available for Local Small Business Enterprises, Social Enterprises, and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises.