RFP026-50 Cybersecurity Services

The City of Meriden is seeking to enhance its cybersecurity posture by engaging a qualified vendor to provide Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring and cybersecurity expertise to supplement its internal IT resources. The City's IT infrastructure comprises a mix of on-premise systems, virtual servers, endpoint devices, network infrastructure, identity management, and cloud-based services. The vendor is expected to deliver advanced monitoring and response capabilities that align with industry best practices, addressing the diverse and complex environment that supports municipal services, public safety, and administrative functions. This solicitation, identified as RFP026-50 Cybersecurity Services, was posted on March 17, 2026, with a response deadline of April 1, 2026. It is managed by the City of Meriden's IT agency, based in Connecticut. The contract arising from this solicitation will be a professional services agreement similar to the previously established agreement with Sally James LLC, which outlined a three-year term with possible extension to five years. The contract will include detailed scopes of work, payment terms, consultant responsibilities, and requirements for meetings, reporting, indemnification, and insurance. The agreement is designed to ensure compliance with professional standards while clearly allocating responsibilities and risk management between the City and the vendor. Key contacts for this procurement include a Contract Specialist and a Procurement official accessible via provided communications details.