Crowdstrike Endpoint Detection and Response Anti-Virus Software-as-a-Service (Saas)

This Invitation to Bid document solicits Bids for the provision of the cloud-hosted Endpoint Detection and Response Anti-virus Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) produced by the manufacturer CrowdStrike, Inc. (CrowdStrike).
The ongoing requirement for this product is required to maintain an up-to-date subscription with the manufacturer, inclusive of maintenance and support services, a cloud-based administration register, and the software-based clients deployed at a local enterprise hardware level.
Further details relating to the specific requirements are provided in the Bill of Materials in Exhibit D – Pricing Schedule.

Details
All bids will be opened on, or immediately after 3pm on August 3, 2026. Results of all received bids will then be made available to the public on PlanetBids.

To ensure that no bidder or interested person is excluded from the bid opening, the City’s Purchasing and Contracting department has provided the following Teams Meeting Information, for the announcement of bid results:

Call in (audio only)
1 945-468-5511
Phone conference ID: 286 196 286#

Notes
If vendors are unable to provide hard copy proposal packages with wet signatures, you may submit an electronic signed copy (using DocuSign, Adobe, or a scanned signature) through the PlanetBids portal by the Closing Date and Time.
***Please note that each uploaded file cannot exceed 150MB – regardless of which type of file (Response File or General Attachments) is being uploaded.
See below for additional instructions:

1. File Requirements:
   Proposers will be required to provide one or more types of files depending on the solicitation:
   a. RESPONSE FILE: Proposers will only be able to upload one (1) document in the "Response File" section of PlanetBids. This may be the complete proposal submission or the Executive Summary, or other document depending on the solicitation type.
   b. GENERAL ATTACHMENTS: Each required file will have its own sub-label, ie. Proposal – Part 1, Proposal – Part 2, etc. These will be provided for solicitations that require multi part responses.
2. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. Proposers are responsible for ensuring that all required information and documentation are provided. Proposers are responsible for satisfying all proposal submission requirements.
3. IMPORTANT: Do not wait until the last min to submit bids. Due to the high volume of traffic on the internet, the internet has experienced periodic slowdown and connection issues. The agency and PlanetBids are not responsible for connection issues.