Cloud-Hosted Managed Firewall Service Supporting 9 Gbps and VPN Connections

Putnam City Schools seeks proposals to procure a cloud-hosted, managed firewall service such as Palo Alto or an equivalent system. The proposed solution must support at least 9 Gbps or PA-22 equivalent, deliver up to 6,000 secure VPN connections, and include technology to prevent emerging threats such as Wildfire or equivalent. Eligible bidders are restricted to onshore United States organizations, and performance of work can occur onsite or offsite. The closing date for this RFP opportunity is November 5, 2026.