City of Houston

The buyer seeks proposals from experienced IT firms to assist with cybersecurity risk assessment, firewall unit purchase and implementation, SQL server upgrades, and office-wide anti-malware software installation. The project is funded by a Homeland Security grant. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing, upgrading, and supporting the buyer's IT infrastructure. The scope includes conducting a risk assessment, implementing new firewall units, upgrading servers, and installing anti-malware software across all office devices.

• 1/17/2025 - Questions Deadline
• 1/26/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 2/28/2025 - Cyber Security Risk Assessment Completion
• 5/30/2025 - Firewall Protection and Implementation Completion
• 8/29/2025 - SQL Servers Installation Completion
• 9/26/2025 - Anti-Malware Software Installation Completion
• 10/17/2025 - Project Closeout

• Conduct enterprise-wide cybersecurity risk assessment
• Purchase and implement firewall unit meeting specific requirements
• Upgrade servers to SQL servers
• Install office-wide anti-malware software
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
• Offer post-installation support and training
• Migrate data and applications to new servers
• Configure anti-malware software on all office devices
• Submit equipment capabilities and warranty information for approval