Network Security and Penetration Testing Services
- Client
- Farmington Hills, Michigan
- RFP Number
- ITES-11117
- Posted
- 10/7/2026
- Category
- IT Services (Computer Maintenance and Technical Services)
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe City of Farmington Hills requires qualified cybersecurity professionals to provide network security and penetration testing services on site. The scope encompasses external and internal network penetration testing, Active Directory and identity security assessments, web application and API testing, cloud and Microsoft 365 security assessments, wireless network testing, social engineering, vulnerability validation, and remediation recommendations. Only US organizations with at least three years of experience providing similar services to governmental, municipal, educational, healthcare, or complex organizations are eligible. The contract term lasts for one year, and the buyer will evaluate proposals based on firm experience and qualifications, project management approach, reporting methodology, and fee structure, with price not being sole determinative. Applicants must submit sealed proposals by mail or delivery to the City Clerk's Office, or electronically via MITN, by October 28, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. E.D.T. The deadline for submitting written questions to the buyer is October 22, 2026. Proposals must include an overview of the company, a project plan, a statement of qualifications, completed required forms, and a pricing proposal.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from rfp-fh-26-27-2602 Pen Testing Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The City of Farmington Hills is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide annual comprehensive network security and penetration testing services. The scale encompasses the City's IT environment, including cloud-based applications, active directory, web applications, and wireless networks. Qualified cybersecurity firms with demonstrated penetration testing experience are eligible to bid.
- Issued by
- CITY OF FARMINGTON HILLS
- Questions due
- Thursday, October 22, 2026
- Proposals due
- Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 10:00 a.m. E.D.T.
- Final Selection & Award
- November 9, 2026
- How to submit
- Sealed hard copy or electronic via MITN portal
- Submission details
- Mailed or delivered to Farmington Hills City Clerk in one sealed envelope or box containing pages 15-24 and proposal information, or submitted electronically via www.mitn.info.
- Contract term
- One (1) year from date of contract award, with option to extend for four (4) additional one-year periods.
- Place of performance
- Farmington Hills, MI
- Insurance and bonding
- Worker's Compensation including Employers Liability; Commercial General Liability with limits not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence and aggregate; Motor Vehicle Liability with $1,000,000.00 combined single limit. City of Farmington Hills named as Additional Insured.
How proposals are evaluated
| Project Approach and Methodology | 30 points |
| Qualifications and Experience | 30 points |
| Project Management, Communication and Rules of Engagement | 10 points |
| Reporting, Risk Assessment and Remediation Roadmap | 10 points |
| Fee Structure | 20 points |
| Interview Performance (if applicable) |
Scope of work
- External network penetration test
- Internal network penetration test
- Active directory and identity security assessment
- Web application and API penetration testing
- Cloud and Microsoft 365 security assessment
- Wireless network penetration testing
- Social engineering testing
- Vulnerability validation and comprehensive reporting
Minimum qualifications
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing similar service
- Demonstrated experience performing penetration testing for governmental, municipal, educational, healthcare, or similarly complex organizations
- Experience with Active Directory, Microsoft 365/cloud environments, web applications/APIs, and wireless networks
Documents to include with the bid
- Completed pages 15-24 of the bid document
- Overview of company and proposal contact information
- Project Plan
- Statement of Qualifications and penetration testers' certifications
- Price Proposal Form
- Authorization of Proposal form
- Non-Iran Linked Business Certification
- Subcontractors Form (if applicable)
- Legal Status Bidder Form
- List of exceptions to Sample Agreement (if applicable)
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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