IDEA Public Schools
Request for Proposals (RFP)
E-Rate Firewall
RFP #8-FRWALL-0126
IDEA Public Schools and affiliated entities (IDEA) are accepting proposals from qualified and experienced firms that can offer a Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) solution to replace and enhance its existing perimeter firewall infrastructure. The selected solution should reflect industry's best practices, support advanced threat protection, and integrate into our broader Zero Trust and layered defense posture.
A copy of the solicitation can be found on the IDEA website https://ideapublicschools.org/our-story/finance-budget/. Proposals can be submitted through Public Purchase at https://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/login/login, or Tyler Munis Vendor Self-Service at https://selfservicetx.ideapublicschools.org/MSS/Vendors/, or by mail to IDEA Public Schools Headquarters, Attn: Solicitations Team, 2115 W Pike Blvd, Weslaco, TX 78596 no later than 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. on Monday, November 10, 2025. Documents must be clearly marked with the solicitation number and title. Proposals received after the closing date and time will not be accepted and returned unopened.
For questions related to this solicitation, contact the IDEA Procurement & Contract Services Solicitation Team via email at solicitations@ideapublicschools.org.
September 3, 10 2025
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