Google Workspace for Education Plus (or Equivalent) with Advanced Security & Analytics

The contract seeks to procure an enhanced cloud collaboration suite tailored for educational use, building upon Google Workspace for Education Plus or an equivalent platform with heightened security and analytics capabilities. Key requirements include client-side encryption to ensure data confidentiality, comprehensive data loss prevention mechanisms to safeguard sensitive information, detailed audit logging for compliance and tracking, and advanced administrative controls that exceed the standard features offered by typical Google Workspace deployments. These enhancements are designed to meet the stringent privacy and operational demands of a public educational institution while enabling efficient, secure collaboration across users. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under NAICS code 518210, which pertains to data processing, hosting, and related services. It is issued by the City of St. Joseph in Missouri, with a posted date of July 3, 2026, and a response deadline of August 5, 2026. The contract does not specify a set-aside designation or a point of contact, and the place of performance details remain unspecified. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to deliver and support a solution with advanced security and analytics functionalities that align with the needs of an educational environment, ensuring robust protection of student and institutional data while maintaining ease of administration and integration.