IFB -Palo Alto Firewall, 3-Year License and Support

Jordan School District is soliciting bids under IFB 27TH07 for the procurement of new Palo Alto Firewall equipment and a three-year license and support package. The scope of work specifically requires the delivery of two PA-3430 firewalls with redundant AC power supplies, two standard three-year prepaid support packages, two Prisma Access Agent subscriptions for devices in an HA pair, and one IEEE 802.3ae 10GBASE-CR compliant SFP+ cable. Additionally, the procurement includes two Precision AI Network Security Subscription Bundles for a three-year term. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized resellers and are prohibited from offering alternate products or substitutions. The evaluation process follows a three-stage approach, beginning with a pass/fail determination based on timely submission, authorized reseller status, adherence to specified part numbers, and compliance with Utah Code 63G-27 regarding public contract boycott restrictions. Bids that pass the initial stage and meet the scope of work will be awarded to the responsible bidder offering the lowest cost. All bids must be submitted electronically via the U3P Bonfire portal by October 5, 2026. The contract is governed by the State of Utah Procurement Code and Jordan School District's standard terms and conditions. Awarded vendors must comply with strict data privacy requirements, including the National Data Privacy Agreement (NDPA) and various federal and state non-discrimination laws. Key administrative requirements include F.O.B. Destination delivery, a one-year price guarantee, and the implementation of a recognized cybersecurity framework such as NIST or ISO 27000. Payments are typically processed within thirty days of delivery or receipt of a correct invoice.