Cybersecurity Audits

The contract pertains to cybersecurity audits for the City of El Paso, Texas, with solicitation number 2024-0244R Addendum 1. The City retains the right to modify the Schedule of Events at its sole discretion through amendments, ensuring flexibility in planning and execution. The procurement process is structured with key dates including the release of the solicitation on December 19, 2023, a recommended non-mandatory pre-proposal conference scheduled for January 3, 2024, and a deadline for submitting questions by January 10, 2024. Responses to inquiries will be provided by January 17, 2024, followed by bid opening on January 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with the bid reading commencing shortly after at 2:30 PM. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the bid opening will be broadcast live online. The evaluation process is expected to conclude by February 26, 2024, with the contract award anticipated around April 9, 2024. Vendors interested in participating must submit their proposals to the City’s Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing Department at the specified address or electronically via the provided link. The process involves multiple compliance documents, including IRS Form W-9 for tax identification, a Non-Collusion and Business Disclosure Affidavit, and Conflict of Interest Questionnaires (Form CIQ), all designed to ensure transparency and adherence to legal and ethical standards. Additional certifications related to non-discrimination, boycotting energy companies, and compliance with Texas laws regarding interested parties and foreign entities are also required. These documents serve to uphold the integrity of the bidding process and ensure that vendors meet all statutory and ethical obligations before contract award. The City reserves the right to adjust the schedule as necessary, emphasizing the importance of staying informed of official updates throughout the procurement process.