How to bid on next-generation firewall services for Chicago Public Schools

What CPS is buying

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a next-generation firewall and related services under solicitation 26-1435. The posting does not state quantities or provide more detail about the work in the information available here.

This opportunity may interest firms that provide firewall technology and related services. Review the full solicitation documents for the actual scope and requirements.

Deadline and submission

The listed deadline is October 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. Your submission must be handled through Bonfire before the deadline; do not assume that starting an upload is the same as submitting it.

Who this opportunity may suit

This solicitation is relevant to technology vendors that provide next-generation firewall products or related services. The posting details available here do not specify quantities, qualifications, or other vendor requirements, so check the solicitation documents before deciding whether to bid.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the opportunity on the Chicago Public Schools procurement portal, Bonfire, in a web browser. You can view the opportunity publicly without an account.

Register a free vendor account in Bonfire to download the solicitation files and submit your response. Follow the portal’s instructions and complete the submission before the deadline.

Prepare a careful response

Read the full solicitation and identify the required response format, requested documents, and any product or service specifications. The summary does not provide these details, so use the official posting as your source.

Allow time to register, download files, and complete the Bonfire submission. Check that your response addresses each stated requirement and that the portal confirms your submission before the deadline.