Internal Network Security Monitoring Program Services

The Board of Water and Light in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a vendor to provide internal network security monitoring program services. The agency needs to secure its internal network by establishing robust monitoring, tuning policies, and developing operational workflows. To solve these security challenges, the agency requires assistance with creating or modifying firewall rules, accessing or configuring network devices, and creating or configuring servers. The scope of work also includes reorganizing or redesigning the network and performing hands-on installation of sensors or industrial control systems. The selected vendor must provide planning and architecture support to validate sensor counts and placement, review site and switch lists, and provide best practices for sensor deployment. The agency also requires assistance in confirming industrial control platform sizing. For tuning and optimization, the vendor must guide the agency through baseline learning, assist in tuning policies to reduce false positives, provide recommendations for maintenance windows, and support tuning based on observed traffic patterns. Additionally, the vendor must assist the agency in developing workflows for alert triage, escalation, change management, and incident response. Eligible bidders must perform all work onshore within the United States, and the performance of the work must take place onsite in Lansing, Michigan. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through an online portal. The agency is looking for budget proposals from bidders to determine the cost of these services. The contract period will span one year, and bidders must submit all questions regarding this opportunity no later than July 03, 2026.