Information Security Governance & Policy Framework Development

The City of Florissant, serving around 55,000 residents across multiple municipal departments, is soliciting proposals for the development of an Information Security Governance and Policy Framework. The City’s current technology environment includes approximately 450 endpoint devices spread across 12 city-owned facilities, utilizing various internet connections, private and public Wi-Fi networks, multiple firewall environments, network switching infrastructure, and a Windows domain environment. Additionally, the City operates cloud-based and on-premise software systems covering email, email archiving, off-site backup, disaster recovery, video surveillance, and specialized software for financial, parks and recreation, and police services. This contract aims to formalize the City’s cybersecurity governance structure to ensure robust operational security, regulatory compliance, risk management, and proper documentation supporting these areas. The solicitation, identified as 25-0245-IT, was posted on March 20, 2026, with a response deadline of April 23, 2026. It is issued by Missouri’s IT/Media agency, with the contract’s place of performance within the state of Missouri, specifically Florissant. The primary point of contact is the I.T. and Media Director, Stephen Weiersmueller, and secondary contact is Purchasing representative Melanie Bringer. A critical compliance requirement includes submission of a Work Authorization Affidavit confirming that the contractor and any subcontractors adhere to federal work authorization laws, specifically not employing unauthorized aliens, as mandated by Missouri Revised Statutes 285.530. This contract represents a strategic effort for the City to enhance and govern cybersecurity measures systematically across its municipal technology infrastructure.