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Network Security, Components, Services and Related Items for the Harris County Toll Road Authority Questions Due Date: Oct 1st 2024, 2:00 PM CDT Online Portal Contact Information: Margaret Obot, margaret.obot@pur.hctx.net SCOPE Harris County is seeking proposals from qualified vendor(s) to furnish and deliver network security platforms, components, services, and related items for the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) as described herein. The term shall begin on or about December 01, 2024 and ending twelve (12) months thereafter or until all services ordered prior to the expiration date have been satisfactorily delivered and accepted or performed satisfactorily for the using department. It is the responsibility of each vendor to examine the entire RFP package, seek clarification in writing, and review their offer for accuracy before submitting. Questions relating to this RFP must be submitted in writing through Bonfire. The deadline for submission of questions relating to this RFP is listed on the Event schedule within Bonfire of this project. All questions submitted in writing prior to the deadline will be compiled and answered in writing. A copy of all questions and answers will be released as a Public Notice within Bonfire to all firms. The County will not be bound be any information conveyed verbally. M/WBEs Harris County strives to engage with prime contractors and subcontractors that represent the diverse businesses of the County. We will ensure that historically underutilized minority- and woman-owned businesses (M/WBEs) receive a fair and equal opportunity to participate in the County's procurement process. The County expects vendors to make a good faith effort and the vendor agrees to reasonably assist the County to meet or exceed goals for awarding contract associated with a project the County procures, operates, maintains, or constructs to M/WBEs. RENEWAL OPTIONS Harris County may consider four (4) one-year renewal options, renewable one (1) year at a time, based upon the same terms, conditions and pricing as the original year. Renewal is subject to approval by Harris County Commissioners Court. Once renewal options are exhausted, the contract must be rebid. Harris County reserves the right to rebid at any time as is in its best interest and is not automatically bound to renew.