Project Information

Bid Title

Request for Information (RFI): Fortinet Branded Hardware, Support, Subscriptions, and Services

Issuing Agency

Broward County

Location

Florida

Published Date

Jun 23, 2026

Closing Date

Jul 1, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

BLD6232026F6

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Project Description

Project: Request for Information (RFI): Fortinet Branded Hardware, Support, Subscriptions, and Services

Ref. #: BLD6232026F6

Department: FASD - Purchasing

Type: RFI

Status:

Open

Open Date: Jun 23rd 2026, 12:00 PM EDT

Questions Due Date: Jul 1st 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Contact Information: Neda Augusto (Primary), Marlyn Mahabeer (Alternate), naugusto@broward.org

Close Date: Jul 1st 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Contract Duration:

Not Applicable (RFQ/RFI)

Contract Renewal:

Not Applicable (RFQ/RFI)

Bid Validity:

Not Applicable

Bonding Required:

Not Applicable - Notice of Solicitation Opportunity

Total Amount of Pass-Thru Allowance (Initial Term or Fixed):

0

OESBD Designation Goal Participation Type (Non-Multi):

Not Applicable - Notice of Solicitation Opportunity

OESBD Designation Goal Participation Type (Multi):

Not Applicable - Notice of Solicitation Opportunity

Goal Assigned Percentage (0 if No Goal):

0

Public Works/Construction:

No

Project Description: This Request for Information (RFI) Notice of Intent to Designate Sole Brand is to determine if the specified commodity or service is available from multiple providers, or if an alternate commodity or service is available that would meet the County’s needs. This is not a request for pricing or a purchase commitment.
The following commodity or service is thought to be available from only a sole source and is the only commodity/services that meet the County’s needs:
Sole Brand Designation: Fortinet, Inc.
The objective of this RFI is to identify qualified vendors capable of delivering Fortinet products, services, maintenance, and support to ensure the County’s cybersecurity posture remains robust, efficient, and aligned with industry best practices. Fortinet provides centralized administration to monitor and segment the network, enforces a “Zero-Trust” framework with least-privilege access, and manages over 2,000 customized rule sets to control verified inbound and outbound traffic.
This RFI will remain posted until closing date and time.
Prospective Vendors are requested to provide information regarding their ability to provide the commodity or service described or written explanation or other documentation contesting the proposed RFI designation.
If you are capable of meeting or exceeding the County’s requirements for the specified commodity or service, respond to this RFI through the electronic bidding system. Vendor should upload any supporting information in the electronic bidding system as part of its response to assist the County in determining if commodity or service is comparable, is available from multiple suppliers, and meets the County’s needs. The Director of Purchasing shall have sole authority in deciding what is comparable.
The Director of Purchasing shall consider such submittals and notify all submitting vendors (through the electronic bidding system) of the decision whether to designate as a Sole Source/Brand, which decision shall not be subject to objection, protest, or appeal.

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541519Other Computer Related Services

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