RFI #23/24-62KS - URL - Web Content Filtering and Monitoring Requestfor Information

Purpose Charlotte County Public Schools’ IT Department is looking to refresh or replace their current Network Monitoring System (PRTG). They are satisfied with their current system, but they would like to be introduced to other systems that have the capabilities listed in the spreadsheet, before moving forward. The responses will be used to help format the District's upcoming ITN, especially if new, significant features are revealed. Request for Information This is a Request for Information (RFI) and is not a commitment on the part of Charlotte County Public Schools (District) to enter into any contract. This RFI is intended to gain information from vendors, suppliers and/or contractors regarding the project described in this document. Vendors may be contacted to discuss their responses. Any information collected through this RFI process may or may not be used in the future to develop a solicitation for proposals or bids; or may be used to enter into contract with a particular

respondent. Providing a response to the District does not in any way give an advantage to any vendor. The District will not pay for the preparation of any information submitted or the District’s use of such information. Responses are solicited regarding every aspect of the work requirements. The District will not critique responses, and the RFI should not be used by interested parties to market their products/services. Written Proprietary information is not being solicited. Responses will be reviewed only by District personnel. Question Deadline: April 1, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m. EST Please submit all questions/comments in writing to www.PublicPurchase.com ; click on [View/Ask Questions] in the top right corner this page. Your question/comment is immediately routed to all applicable staff for a response. We try to respond within two business days, unless extensive research is required. If you have registered for this solicitation, you will receive a notification immediately after we post an answer. Questions/comments submitted after the stated Question Deadline Date may not be answered. Nonetheless, such a late submission shall not excuse a bidder from providing a complete and accurate solicitation response. Vendors/providers sometimes ask i) for a list of potential bidders or ii) if we will read names and prices submitted in a bid closing. Any such information will be posted on www.PublicPurchase.com as we provide a “notice of an intended decision or 30 days after opening the bids, proposals, or final replies, whichever is earlier”. Reference: Florida Statute 119.071. To ensure timely receipt of such notifications or to download/upload bid information, please register at no cost with www.PublicPurchase.com . Allow at least TWO HOURS to upload your proposal. Although www.PublicPurchase.com immediately accept your upload, your computer, server or internet service provider could temporarily be inoperative during the upload process. Award information will be posted on www.PublicPurchase.com