City of Columbus #RFQ033484

City of Columbus seeks renewal of Qualys VMDR cybersecurity software licenses and support

The City of Columbus Department of Technology is seeking bids for a one-year renewal of Qualys cybersecurity software licenses and support services. - Government Buyer: - City of Columbus, Department of Technology - OEM Highlight: - Qualys is the required Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Bidders must be certified Qualys reseller partners and provide proof of authorization - Products Requested: - Qualys VMDR Bundle Vulnerability Management, Detection, and Response (Q-P-VMDR) - 5 units requested - Includes modules such as Cloud Agent VM, PCI, Threat Protection, Continuous Monitoring, Patch Detection, and more - Qualys Public Sector Policy Audit / Policy Compliance (Q-E-PUB-PC) - 1 unit requested - Provides automated compliance scanning, technical control library (CIS, NIST), compliance reports, and exception management - Qualys Public Sector Policy Audit / Policy Compliance Module Price (Q-E-PUB-PCM) - 5 units requested (2 + 3 from separate line items) - Module pricing for compliance features - Services Requested: - Annual maintenance and support for Qualys SaaS VMDR Public Sector licenses - Notable Requirements: - Bidders must submit evidence of their Qualys reseller certification - References and documentation of technical capability may be required - Compliance with City of Columbus equal opportunity requirements is emphasized - Period of Performance: - One-year contract, annual subscription, no automatic renewal

Description

The City of Columbus, Department of Technology is soliciting bids for a 1-year renewal of the Qualys SaaS VMDR Public Sector license, maintenance, and support services. The contract term is from September 16, 2026, to September 15, 2027, and the City seeks authorized Qualys partner distributors. The procurement includes specific product categories such as the Qualys VMDR Bundle and Public Sector Policy Audit/Compliance modules. Bidders must be formally recognized by Qualys as certified reseller partners and comply with the City's equal opportunity requirements.

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