When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $50,000.

It was issued by City Of Cortland. The work is located in Cortland, New York, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Cybersecurity consulting firm with experience assessing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure. Expertise in operational technology and information technology security, risk assessments, and penetration testing. Familiarity with state and federal cybersecurity regulations, minimum standards, and established frameworks. Proven ability to perform network reviews, asset inventories, and compliance roadmap development.

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Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Cortland, New York, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: September 25, 2026

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SUMMARY

The City of Cortland seeks a cybersecurity consulting firm to assess and improve the security of its water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. Work includes OT and IT risk assessments, penetration testing, network and asset reviews, and development of a compliance roadmap.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide evidence of appropriate professional insurance coverage
Must submit one hard copy and one electronic searchable PDF copy on a USB flash drive
Must include firm summary/profile
Must include relevant qualifications and experience
Must include resumes of key staff
Must include specific deliverables and services for each facility
Must include any assumptions or limitations
Must include three client references
Must include M/WBE certification if applicable

BUDGET

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$50,000

TIMELINE

Questions due by September 10th, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon).

Submissions due by September 25th, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon).

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 10, 2026

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Issuing Agency

City Of Cortland

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Cortland, New York, seeks cybersecurity consulting and assessment services to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the city's critical water and wastewater infrastructure. The selected vendor will assist with implementing applicable state cybersecurity regulations, minimum standards, and recognized best practices.

Services are expected to include risk assessments and penetration testing of operational technology and information technology environments to identify security gaps and evaluate system resilience. The engagement will also include a comprehensive review of network configurations, connected devices, and critical digital infrastructure across both treatment facilities.

The vendor will develop a structured compliance roadmap to support ongoing alignment with state and federal cybersecurity guidelines and applicable cybersecurity frameworks. Questions must be submitted no later than September 10, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 25, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $50,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by City Of Cortland. The work is located in Cortland, New York, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Cybersecurity consulting firm with experience assessing municipal water and wastewater infrastructure
Expertise in operational technology and information technology security, risk assessments, and penetration testing
Familiarity with state and federal cybersecurity regulations, minimum standards, and established frameworks
Proven ability to perform network reviews, asset inventories, and compliance roadmap development

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