Sophos Endpoint Protection Products

The City of Pembroke Pines is seeking bids from qualified firms, hereinafter referred to as the Contractor, to provide the requested Sophos renewal licenses for the City of Pembroke Pines , in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this solicitation.

Renewal will be for the following Sophos endpoint protection products:

Central Managed Detection and Response Complete (MDRCEU12AGRGAA) – Sophos Central MDR Complete is a 24/7 managed detection and response service that combines human-led threat hunting with AI-powered monitoring to stop advanced attacks. It provides full-scale incident response, including threat elimination, root cause analysis, and direct SOC (Security Operations Center) access with a dedicated response lead. The service integrates with both Sophos and third-party tools, offers detailed reporting, and health checks.

Central Managed Detection and Response Complete Server (MDRCSS12BDRGAA) – Next-gen Endpoint Protection with threat hunting capabilities, and a fully managed 24/7 Threat Hunting and Response service for Servers.

Central Email Advanced (CEMAAU12AHRCAA) – Cloud email security powered by artificial intelligence (AI) to protect sensitive information and users from unwanted and malicious email.

Central Phish Threat (PHISHU12AHRGAA) – Provides for effective phishing simulations, automated training, and comprehensive reporting.

Pembroke Pines, Florida, ranked as the eleventh largest city among the state's four hundred plus municipalities and the second largest in Broward County, maintains a welcoming small-town ambiance that resonates with its residents. Located conveniently in southwest Broward County, the city provides seamless access to major highways, employment centers, entertainment venues, parks, golf courses, and a diverse array of dining and shopping options.

With a population of approximately 170,000 residents spread across 32.68 square miles, Pembroke Pines is renowned as one of the best cities to live in America. The city boasts 28 superior parks, lush landscaping, and a distinctive South Florida charm that contributes to its natural beauty. Notably recognized as 2024's Best Place to Raise a Family in Florida, and 2024's Best City of Hispanic Entrepreneurs by WalletHub, Pembroke Pines also earned a place as the on Money Magazine's esteemed Best Places to Live list in 2014, as the sole Florida representative, ranking in at #32 in the nation.

Incorporated in 1960, Pembroke Pines is celebrated as a safe and desirable community, having received accolades such as the All-America City designation. The city's commitment to arts and culture, exceptional schools, diverse population, numerous parks, and forward-thinking approach in an ever-evolving world make it a standout destination.

Pembroke Pines is also the home to the largest municipal-run charter school system in the nation, serving over 6,000 students across five separate campuses. The City’s award-winning charter school system is located in the Broward County School District, which is the sixth largest school district in the nation.