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Resolution No. 7968r i 4 �{ Y r t t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. 7968 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A NEW FIREWALL SECURITY SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Information Technology Division of the City Administrator/City Clerk Department has determined that the existing firewall security system is substandard and inadequate to protect and (restrict the City's data and local area network from internal and lexternal sources; and WHEREAS, the City of Vernon is interested in obtaining proposals from service providers to assist in the development and implementation of a new firewall security system that provides comprehensive protection for the City's data; and WHEREAS, on May 14, 2002, the Finance Committee recommended that the City Council approve the recommendation of Bruce V. Malkenhorst, Director of Finance, dated May 7, 2002, that the City issue Request for Proposals for a Firewall Security System pursuant to Section 2.29-2 of the Vernon City Code. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true land correct. SECTION 2: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby (directs the City Administrator/City Clerk, or his designee, to issue the Request For Proposals For: Firewall System, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof, and to report to the City Council on the proposals received with a recommendation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 for action. SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and (thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of May, 2002. ATTEST: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk -�.(LEONIS C. MALB,RG, Ma or t - 2 - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ) ss COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) I, BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 7968, was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular meeting of the City Council duly held on Wednesday, May 15, 2002, and thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor of the City of Vernon. (SEAL) BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk - 3 - EXHIBIT Ll- r Information Services Division Request for proposal For: Firewall System � � c I. INVITATION FOR PROPOSAL The City of Vernon is seeking to purchase a new firewall system with ongoing support, professional installation and training services. The qualified Service Provider (Value added reseller, authorized reseller, premier, value added or licensed solution providers) must be able to initiate this project with a 10 days notice, and complete the project within 30 days from said notice. Interested qualified Service Providers are asked to submit four (4) copies of the proposal no later than 2:00 PM May 30, 2002 to the following person and address stated below: John Salomon I.T. Manager City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 II. PROJECT BACKGROUND The City is seeking an industrial strength firewall system to protect the City's Internal networks from the Internet. The City is currently operating a Windows NT based firewall system, which does not meet the City's current and future security, and connectivity needs. In addition, the City is using a Cisco 3000 VPN (Virtual Private Networking) technology. The City is open to other VPN products that may be included in the Firewall. Enclosed is an anticipated logical network drawing of the City network (Appendix Q. 2 III. Firewall scope The current firewall system provides port mapping to the City's email server. The City is currently evaluating the use of DMZ's (Demilitarized Zone) in the firewall design, as described in the supplied drawing. The City does not currently have any web servers on its premises. The City is seeking a firewall system that has the following characteristics: Modular and expandable Support for at least eight 10/100 Ethernet interfaces. Optional support for WAN, Gigabit, and ATM interfaces Specific security feature Support for stateful inspection. Centralized management Ease of use via GUI interface The core operating system and firewall software must be considered to be easy to upgrade. Availability Support for high availability protocols. Logging/Report Generation Support for historical logging and reporting Virtual Private Networking Support for VPN services Compatibility Compatible with Web Sense Ergonomics Rack mountable and small footprint IV. Support and warranty scope The selected firewall must have initial hardware and software warranty. In addition, the manufacturer or Service Provider must have the availability of extended warranty. The manufacturer or the Service Provider of any firewall component must have basic to advanced support services available. Basic support services are defined as telephone and web -based knowledge base support. Advanced support is defined as same day on -sight support. I , ' I . I- . V. Contents of the proposal 1. Service provider identification The proposal must include a brief background of the selected firewall manufacturer and Service Provider. The background list must indicate whether each firm is a corporation, joint venture, partnership, or a sole proprietor. The proposal shall include an organization chart showing the relationship of all sub -contractors, if any, to the prime Service Provider and with each other. The names of all key personnel that will be assigned to perform the work shall be indicated on the organization chart. The Service Provider must show proof that they are authorized to represent the proposed firewall manufacturer(s). The proposal should also include any past history of related work performed at municipalities' or/and government agencies. 2. Project schedule The proposal shall include a schedule to establish a completion date for various tasks of the project. 3. Installation and support services A sample of the City's Standard Professional Consulting Services Contact and Insurance Requirements the successful service provider will be required to enter into with the City is attached hereto as Appendix "A". The service provider is strongly advised to review all the terms and conditions of the sample contract. If the service provider takes exception to any provision of the attached sample contract, the service provider must specify each exception and give detailed statement of why he takes exception to each certain provision stated in the sample contract. The extent to which the service provider takes exception to the City's contract will be considered and evaluated in the contract award. Submission of the service provider standard contract as a part of the proposal will not be accepted. 4. Scope of work The specific scope of work to complete the project shall be provided. This shall include an outline of the proposed approach to the project, the underlying assumptions to be made, and any other information considered pertinent. The proposal shall be inclusive of a recommendation based on the background, firewall, support and warranty scope defined above. The recommendation should compare the recommended firewall with a competing firewall. The Service Provider may revise the firewall, support and warranty scope outlined in this request for proposal. Proposals will be evaluated on the comprehensiveness and 4 appropriateness of the proposed additions, changes, and suggestions made to the scope of work contained herein. The professional service fees should include the following: - Hardware installation (all components) - Firewall software installation (excluding VPN configuration) - Software subscription and support services (per year) - Hardware extended warranty and support services (per year) - Integration with Web Sense monitoring software - Testing of installed components to the IT Manager's satisfaction - Documentation - Two half day "quick start" training sessions Optional services on a separate quote to include: - VPN software (per client, if applicable) - VPN installation (firewall configuration and one client) - VPN, quick start training (3 hours) - Advanced training / Certification 5. Fees The professional service fees to complete the Scope of Work as described above shall be provided with the cost breakdown by task, if applicable. The proposal must be inclusive of all costs including tax and shipping. Any promotions by service provider and manufacturer must be clearly stated. VI. Evaluation Process The evaluation process will consist of a review of the written proposal documents to determine if each proposal contains all the required information listed within this request for proposal. Proposals that do not contain all the required information may be deemed non -responsive and may be eliminated from further consideration. A selection panel will rate and rank the proposals based on the evaluation sheet shown in the attached Appendix «B„ I I. VI. General 1. Proposal Preparation and Contractual Obligations Any costs incurred by the proposer regarding this request for proposal are the sole responsibility of the proposer. The content of the proposal and request for proposal may become contractual obligation. An official authorized to bind the proposer's firm into a contract with the City shall sign the proposal. 2. Reservations The City observes the right to reject any or all proposals and/or any or all items therein, and to waive any non -conformity of proposals with this request for proposals, whether of a technical or substantive, to the best interest of the City. The City further reserves the right to negotiate the scope of work and professional service fees and enter into a contract with the successful proposer for any or all of the work identified. 2. Funding source The City of Vernon will fully fund this project. 4. Questions and Inquiries All questions regarding this request for proposal should be directed to the person listed below John Salomon I.T. Manager City of Vernon 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 Telephone: (323) 323-583-8811 x289 Fax: (323) 581-7924 Email: Jsalomon@ci.vernon.ca.us t APPENDIX "A" SAMPLE EQUIPMENT and PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT THIS CONTRACT is made, entered into and executed in duplicate originals, either copy of which may be considered and used as the original hereof for all purposes, as of this day of 2002, in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, California BY AND BETWEEN The City of Vernon (hereinafter referred to as the "City") 4305 Santa Fe Avenue Vernon, CA 90058 AND (hereinafter referred to as %% „ ) RECITALS WHEREAS, the City's Department has determined that the City needs to purchase and install (�) computers with parts; and WHEREAS, has prepared a Quotation (hereinafter the "Quotation"), a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. WHEREAS, has advised the City that it can provide the City with and install the (_)computers, together with all the necessary computer hardware, accessories, parts as provided for in the Quotation that meets the City's specifications; and WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into an agreement with to provide for the purchase, delivery, installation and (testing of the ( )computers, together with all the necessary computer hardware, accessories and parts and installation; and WHEREAS, represents that it is qualified and capable of providing the equipment described in Exhibit "A" that the City requires and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES HERETO DO MUTUALLY AGREE AS SET FORTH HEREIN: 1. Purchase. agrees to sell, deliver, install and test the equipment as set forth and described in detail in the attached Exhibit "A" and to perform the services outlined in the attached "Scope of Work" which is attached hereto as Exhibit "B" and incorporated herein lby reference. In the event of a conflict between the Quotation or Scope of Work and this Contract, the terms of this Contract shall (prevail. 2. Time of Performance. 's performance as identified herein shall commence upon the signing of this Contract and shall be completed by , unless terminated or extended. 3. Price. agrees to sell, deliver, install and test the equipment described in its Quotation in the total amount of Dollars and Cents ($ ), including sales tax, freight and installation. 4. Payment Terms. - 2 - The City agrees to pay follows: percent ( o) down and progress payments as shall invoice the City the balance after delivery of the equipment and acceptance by the City. The City agrees to pay for the full amount of the equipment within thirty (30) days after the City's testing and acceptance of the equipment and the City's receipt of an invoice from S. Change and Extra Services. The City reserves the right to request changes in the equipment design, delivery dates, or additions to or deletions from the equipment purchased from All such changes shall be incorporated in written change orders executed by the City and that shall specify the changes ordered and the adjustment of prices, delivery schedules and warranties. Any equipment or services added to this Contract, under this section, shall be executed under all applicable conditions of this Contract. No claim for additional compensation or extension of time shall be recognized unless contained in a duly executed change order. 6. Cancellation/Default. A. This Contract may be terminated by the City for its convenience upon fifteen (15) days prior written notice and upon payment of reasonable and proper termination charges, including, but not limited to, all costs incurred or committed prior to the effective date of notice of termination and all charges incurred by in connection with the termination, plus reasonable overhead and profit. B. In the event that commits a breach of a material condition of this Contract, the City shall notify in writing of said breach and if has not cured or begun reasonable efforts to 3 - cure after fifteen (15) days of receipt of said notice, and fails to diligently pursue corrective action, then the City shall have the right to cancel this Contract. shall be responsible for any direct costs due to the City's re -procurement of the equivalent of the -equipment or services cancelled from provide 7. Confidential Information. A. Access to Confidential Information. with, or allow The City may access to, certain information not available to the public concerning, but not limited to the City, or businesses located in the City. The information may include, but is not limited to, company information, taxes, sales, value of assets, utility usage, or other such information. All such information shall be known as "Confidential Information" and may not be used to circumvent the responsibility of either party to this Contract. B. No Disclosure. Except as expressly permitted, shall not disclose, permit the disclosure of, release, disseminate, or transfer, whether orally or by any other means, any part of such Confidential Information to any other person or entity, whether corporate, governmental, or individual, without the express prior written consent of an authorized representative of the City. shall return any written Confidential Information, and all copies made of such items, to the City upon the City's written request, but in any event not later than the date that has performed all services to be performed pursuant to this Contract. hereby agrees that such Confidential Information and any documents provided may be used by only as authorized by the City. shall take reasonable measures to avoid any disclosure of any such Confidential Information to any unauthorized - 4 - person. C. Court Ordered Disclosure. shall immediately notify the City of any court order or subpoena requiring disclosure of Confidential Information, and shall cooperate with legal counsel in the appeal or challenge of any such order or subpoena. Recipient may only disclose Confidential Information required to be disclosed pursuant to court order or subpoena after legal counsel has exhausted any lawful and timely appeal or challenge. D. Remedies. In addition to any other remedies that it may have at law or in equity, the City shall be entitled to a temporary and permanent injunction by a court of competent jurisdiction against any breach or threatened breach of the Confidential Information provisions of this Contract. acknowledges that in case of such breach or threatened breach of said provisions, the City would have no adequate remedy at law. 8. Warranties. warrants title to the equipment purchased hereunder and any part thereof to be free of any claim of any security interest, lien or any encumbrance. also warrants that the equipment will be delivered new and shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the warranty period of twelve months from operation. All manufacturers' warranties, any warranties typically provided by and any other warranties made applicable by law shall apply to the parts and labor provided by 9. Compliance with Laws. shall strictly observe and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations governing this sale, including but not limited to any permit or license - 5 - requirements of the United States Department of Commerce, as well as any laws of the United States of America. 10. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Contract shall be controlled and construed under the laws of the State of California as enacted and in force at the time this Contract is fully executed. 11. Forum Selection. Any action brought relating to this Contract shall be brought and held exclusively in a State Court in the County of Los Angeles, California. 12. Notices. Notices to the parties, unless otherwise requested in writing, shall be sent to: City: THE CITY OF VERNON ATTN: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST CITY ADMINISTRATOR 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE VERNON, CA 90058-0805 ATTN: 13. General Provisions. A. Independent Contractor. At all times during the term of this Contract, shall be an independent contractor and shall not be an employee of the City. The City shall have the right to control only insofar as the results of services rendered pursuant to this Contract; however, the City shall not have the right to control the means by which accomplishes services rendered pursuant - 6 - to the Contract except to the extent that such services involve the use of City property or Confidential Information. B. Not Agent. Except as the City may specify in writing, shall have no authority, express or implied, to act on behalf of the City in any capacity whatsoever as an agent. shall have no authority, express or implied, pursuant to this Contract to bind the City to any obligation whatsoever. C. Indemnification. shall indemnify, defend, protect and hold the City and its officers, agents and employees, free and harmless from and against any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, liabilities, fines, charges, penalties, orders, judgments and all costs and expenses incurred in connection therewith, including reasonable attorney's fees and costs of defense arising out of the services performed under this Contract, except to the extent arising from or caused by the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City, its officers, agents or employees. X Comprehensive General and Automobile Insurance. agrees to provide insurance in the amounts and forms specified in Exhibit "C," which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. Comparable coverage shall be provided for each subcontractor used in the performance of this Contract. shall submit to the City documentation indicating compliance with these minimum requirements no less than one (1) day prior to the beginning of performance under this Contract. shall not commence performance of its services under this Contract until the above insurance has been obtained and proof of insurance has - 7 - been filed with and approved by the City. E. Assignment and Subcontracting Prohibited. No party to this Contract may assign or subcontract any right or obligation pursuant to this Contract without the express written consent of the other party. Any other attempted or purported assignment of any right or obligation pursuant to this Contract shall be void and of no effect. F. Entire Agreement. This Contract constitutes the complete and final expression of the agreement of the parties and is intended as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms of their agreements and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous offers, promises, representations, negotiations, discussions, communications and agreements which may have been made in connection with the subject matter hereof. All exhibits are incorporated by reference. represents that in entering into this Contract, it has not relied on any previous representations or understandings of any kind or nature. G. Partial Invaliditv. Wherever possible, each provision hereof will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under applicable law, but in case any one or more of the provisions contained herein will, for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such provision will be ineffective to the extent, but only to the extent, of such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability without invalidating the remainder of such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision or provisions or any other provision hereof, unless such a construction would be unreasonable or contrary to the intent of the parties as expressed in this Contract. - 8 - H. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this Contract and of each and every provision hereof. The waiver by the City of any breach or breaches hereof shall not be deemed, nor shall the same constitute, a waiver of any subsequent breach or breaches. I. Risk of Loss. Title and risk of loss or damage shall pass to the City and delivery shall be deemed to be complete upon delivery FOB jobsite or upon moving into storage at the City's request, whichever occurs first. J. Attorneys' Fees. In the event that it becomes necessary for either party to this Contract to enforce any of the provisions of this Contract, the parties agree that a court of competent jurisdiction may determine and fix reasonable attorney's fees to be paid to the successful litigant. K. Benefit of Agreement. This Contract shall bind and benefit the parties hereto and their heirs, successors, and permitted assigns. L. Force Majeure. Neither party shall be considered to be in default in any of its obligations under this Contract when a failure of performance shall be due to an uncontrollable force. The terms "uncontrollable force" shall mean any cause beyond the control of the party affected, including, but not restricted to, flood, earthquake, storm, fire, lightening, epidemic, war, riot, civil disturbance or disobedience, labor dispute, labor material shortage, sabotage, federal, state, or municipal action, statute, ordinance, or regulation, embargoes or the United States Government or any other government, which by exercise of due diligence such party could not reasonably have been expected to - 9 - avoid and by exercise to due diligence has been unable to overcome. Either party rendered unable to fulfill any of its obligations under this Contract by reason of an uncontrollable force, shall give written notice within five (5) business days of such fact to the other party and shall exercise due diligence to remove such inability with all reasonable dispatch. M. Waiver. Any waiver at any time by either party of its rights with respect to a default under this Contract, or with respect to any other matters arising in connection with this Contract, shall not be deemed a waiver with respect to subsequent default or other matter. N. Amendment. All changes or modifications to this Contract shall be in a writing stating that it is an amendment to this Contract and shall be signed by both parties or their duly authorized agents. This Contract shall not be modified through course of dealing, usage or trade. - 10 - t � r IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Contract to be executed by and through their authorized officers on the date, month and year first written above. ATTEST: BRUCE V. MALKENHORST, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: EDUARDO OLIVO, City Attorney CITY OF VERNON By: LEONIS C. MALBURG, Mayor By: Title. By: Title. 1 CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK'S INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: May 23, 2002 TO: Greg Tsujiuchi, Assistant to the City Administrator \� FROM: Nelly Giron Assistant to the Chief Deputy City Clerk RE: Resolution No. 7968 Transmitted herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 7968 authorizing the issuance of a request for proposals for a new Firewall Security System, approved on May 15, 2002. :gm CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro -Tern WM. 'BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX (323) 826-1438 Finance Committee City of Vernon Honorable Members: EDUARDO OLIVO City Attorney FAX: (562) 869-1883 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 826-1435 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 826-1425 STEVEN E. PARKER Fire Chief FAX: (323) 826-1407 CITY HALL BRUCE W. OLSON 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 Police Chief TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 FAX: (323) 826-1481 May 9, 2002 �L ,°� Y The Information Technology (IT) Division has recently completed its 2002-2003 budget and has appropriated $45,000.00 for the purchase of a new Firewall Security System. This has been reviewed by the Assistant to the City Administrator; due to the importance and lengthy time in conducting a technical comparative analysis, it is hereby recommended that the IT Division be authorized to prepare and seek formal proposals for the new Firewall at the present time. Very truly yours, Bruce V. Malkenhorst Director of Finance BVM:ng •. 1 CITY ADMINISTRATOR/CITY CLERK S n � / OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: May 9, 2002 TO: Bruce V. Malkenhorst, City Administrator FROM: Greg S. Tsujiuchi, Assistant to the city Administrator c� RE: Request for Proposal The I.T. Division had recently completed their requested 2002-2003 budget and has been reviewed by myself. Contained in the proposed budget is a request for a new Firewall Security System at a cost of $45, 000. I have advised the time in conducting initiate preparing Security System no, The current system IT Manager and Con local area network I.T. Division that due to importance and lengthy a technical comparative analysis, they should and seeking formal proposals for the Firewall a, prior to the approval of the 2002-2003 budget. is sub -standard and considered inadequate by the sultant to protect and restrict the city's data and from internal and external sources. I am recommending that the IT Division be authorized to prepare and seek formal proposals, in anticipation of Council approval, for a new Firewall Security System at an approximate cost of $45,000. If you have any questions or require additional information, please advise. t CITY OF VERNON PG. 8 1019 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT REQUEST SCHEDULE 09-May 2002-2003 DEPT: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 1. Title of project: CHECKPOINT FIREWALL SERVER HARDWARE, TRAINING, AND SOFTWARE 2. Description and location: NEW COMPUTER SERVER ROOM 3. Proposed to be accomplished by: I.T. DIVISION 4. Status of plans: Preliminary estimate only, no plans required. Detail plans and specifications in progress. Estimated completion date. 5. Estimated costs: Engineering Labor* Equipment* Supplies and Services Contracts Capital outlay, Land Capital outlay, Equipment *Including Force Account 6. Financing Budgeted Not Budgeted Suppi approp required in the amount of 7. Action: Initiated by: Name & Date Title Approved by: Dept Head Approved by: Comm Services Dir 8. Justification: $45, 000 Total: $45,000 Funds are available charge to account number. Funds not available. Review by: Finance Committee Approved Disapproved City Administrator Approved Disapproved City Council The current fiewall software and system is inadequate to protect the city's data and keep current with technology and the demand. The software is the industry standard and the system will maintain compatibility with the new Storage Area Network CITY COUNCIL LEONIS C. MALBURG Mayor THOMAS A. YBARRA Mayor Pro-Tem WM. 'BILL" DAVIS Councilman H. "LARRY" GONZALES Councilman W. MICHAEL MCCORMICK Councilman BRUCE V. MALKENHORST City Administrator/City Clerk FAX (323) 826-1438 CITY HALL 4305 SANTA FE AVENUE, VERNON, CALIFORNIA 90058 TELEPHONE (323) 583-8811 May 29, 2002 BMD Solutions Attn: Greg Morris, Sales Manager 255 E. Easy Street, Suite A Simi Valley, CA 93065 Dear Mr. Greg Morris, EDUARDO OLIVO City Attorney FAX: (562) 869-1883 KEVIN WILSON Director of Community Services & Water FAX: (323) 826-1435 KENNETH J. DeDARIO Director of Municipal Utilities FAX: (323) 826-1425 STEVEN E. PARKER Fire Chief FAX: (323) 826-1407 BRUCE W. OLSON Police Chief FAX: (323) 826-1481 The City of Vernon is seeking to retain the services of a qualified vendor for a firewall security system. Please find enclosed a Request For Proposal (RFP) requesting said services. Please be advised of the following updates to the enclosed RFP: 1. The deadline for receiving your proposal in this office has been updated to 2:00 PM on June 20, 2002; 2. The RFP references a Standard Professional Consulting Services Contact on page 4, this should reference Appendix "A" Equipment and Professional Services Contract and; 3. Our new fax number is: (323) 826-1409. I look forward to receiving your proposal in the near future. Regards, 7a John Salomon Information Technology Manager City of Vernon Request for Proposal (Firewall) Vendor list (In no particular order) Network Presence, LLC 5959 W. Century Blvd, Ste 734 Los Angeles, CA 90045-6508 USA Phone: (310) 216-6850 Fax: (310) 216-6905 Attention: Anthony D'Angelo Email: anthonyd@netprtcom Website: netprtcom Comment. Recommended by Checkpoint software and Nokia, see email on file. BMD Solutions 255 E. Easy Street, Suite A Simi Valley, CA 93065 Phone: (805) 583-1617 Fax: (805) 583-1650 Attention: Greg Morris Email: sales@bmdsolutions.com Web site: bmdsolutions.com Comment: Consultant Anders had favorable business with them in the past. They serviced his last client and also the Disney Internet group. Network Catalyst 200 N. Sepulveda Suite 850 El Segundo, CA 90245 Phone: (800) NETCAT3, (310) 615-2770 Fax: (310) 615-2776 Attention: David Kender, Account Manager Email: davidk@netcat.com Website: netcat.com Comment: Network catalyst was referred by Nokia, see email on file. In addition, they have been doing some consulting for the City in the past (Ali). Veritect 5933 West Century Blvd., Suite 700 Los Angeles, California 90045 Attention: Robert Koran, Northwest Region Sales Rep. Phone: 310-338-3586 Website: veritect.com Phone: 703.788.9800 Fax: 703.788.9888 Comment: Lifted from the Checkpoint website. They appear to service larger enterprises, federal and local governments. Enterasys Networks 2201 Dupont Drive Suite 600 Irvine, CA 92612 Attention: Ed Padilla, Sr. Systems Engineer Phone: (949) 852-4126 Email:epadilla@enterasys.com Website: Enterasys.com Comment: John met with them. Spanning Tree Technologies, Inc 15 Grandbriar Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Phone (949) 374-3839 Fax: (949) 425-9726 Attention: Michael Aloian, Sr. Account Executive Email: Michael@spantree.com Website: spantree.com Comment: John met with them.