Rfp #2026-19

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP #2026-19 24/7 CYBERSECURITY MONITORING, PATCH MANAGEMENT, AND CYBER NETWORK MONITORING SERVICES JASPER COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA JUNE 4, 2026 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose Jasper County Government (“County”) is soliciting sealed proposals from qualified cybersecurity managed service providers (MSPs), managed security service providers (MSSPs), or cybersecurity consulting firms to provide comprehensive 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring, cyber network monitoring, patch management, incident response support, and compliancerelated cybersecurity services until Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at which time the names of the Proposers will be publicly read aloud in the Jasper County Council Chamber. The County seeks a vendor partner capable of leveraging the County’s existing cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, tools, and software platforms while enhancing the County’s overall cybersecurity posture. The selected vendor should provide continuous monitoring, proactive threat detection, vulnerability management, patch management, incident response coordination, reporting, and audit support. Additionally, the selected vendor shall be responsible for assisting with and completing all required NCIC, CJIS, and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews, documentation, and reporting requirements applicable to Jasper County Government. 2. BACKGROUND Jasper County Government operates a diverse technology environment supporting county administration, public safety, emergency services, judicial systems, public works, finance, GIS, and other county operations. The County maintains cybersecurity tools and software currently in place and desires a cybersecurity partner capable of integrating with and utilizing existing systems wherever feasible. The County’s primary goals include: • • • • Enhancing cybersecurity visibility and protection Providing continuous 24/7 monitoring and alerting Reducing cybersecurity risk exposure Improving incident response readiness Page 1 of 13 • • • Maintaining compliance with CJIS, NCIC, SLED, and applicable state and federal cybersecurity standards Strengthening vulnerability and patch management processes Ensuring operational continuity and cybersecurity resilience 3. SCOPE OF SERVICES The selected vendor shall provide the following services at a minimum.