When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 6, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $500,000 – $1,500,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Denver Public Schools. The work is located in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Managed Detect and Respond Software and Services (Due November 18, 2026)

SUMMARY

Denver Public Schools is seeking proposals for Managed Detect and Respond (MDR) software and services to provide 24/7 monitoring and incident response for approximately 14,000 endpoints.

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DESCRIPTION

Denver Public Schools is soliciting proposals for Managed Detect and Respond (MDR) software and services to provide 24/7 monitoring and incident response for 14,000 endpoints, including 600 servers and various workstations. The District is also seeking an optional bundled Security Information Event Management (SIEM) / Extended Detection and Response (XDR) solution. The contract term is one year with four one-year renewal options.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software supporting Windows, MacOS, and Linux
Must provide 24/7/365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitoring
Must provide a minimum of 90-day hot log retention
Must map detections to the MITRE ATT&CK framework
Must provide evidence of relevant security certifications (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II)
Must ensure SaaS/Cloud-Native solutions are stored within the Continental United States
Must provide a detailed implementation plan to meet the February 2027 deadline
Must maintain required insurance coverages including Cyber/Network Security & Privacy Liability

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TIMELINE

Issuance of RFP: October 27, 2026

Questions Deadline: November 6, 2026

Proposal Deadline: November 18, 2026

Evaluation of Proposals: November 2026

Selection of Proposals: November 2026

Consent Agenda Approval Meeting: December 2026

Contract Negotiation/Final Award: December 2026/January 2027

Issuing Agency

Denver Public Schools

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