RFP-2017-IT-003 - RFP-2017-IT-003 : STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM FOR METROLINX CYBERSECURITY RISK

Request for Proposals No. RFP-2017-IT-003
Metrolinx is accepting Submissions for a:
Strategic Sourcing Partnership for Metrolinx Cybersecurity Risk Mitigation Program (Stage 1)
 
Business Objectives

Metrolinx is mandated by the Government of Ontario to deliver the best possible transportation services today while leading the way to even better, more convenient services tomorrow. Metrolinx is making the best possible use of the public transportation investment dollar and measurably improving the quality of life in our region. To achieve the capacity, agility and scale required to handle the increased demand for I&IT services, the I&IT organization at Metrolinx is looking to broker specific capabilities through a Strategic Sourcing Partnership (“SSP”) externally through a 3 stage Collaborative Procurement Process (“CPP”).

Metrolinx I&IT needs to further enable its Information Security function. To support this need, the Metrolinx CPP program will be leveraged to establish three (3) prequalified Contractors to deliver I&IT Security Functions described in Appendix “B” – Scope of Services.

RFP Objectives
This RFP to Qualify (Stage 1) is an invitation to potential service providers (“Proponents”) to submit written proposals (“Submission”) considering the provision of the services described Appendix “B” – Scope of Services in this RFP.

Metrolinx is issuing this RFP to establish a Contract with three (3) Contractors that will partner with Metrolinx. This Contract will govern the Requirements Alignment phase (Stage 2) and the RFPs awarded to Contractors in the Invitational RFP phase (Stage 3). The Contract will, unless terminated earlier, be effective until all the work under all the RFPs awarded in the Invitational RFP phase (Stage 3) has been completed.

The SSP relationship will be a preferred relationship between the successful Proponents and Metrolinx I&IT.  The Metrolinx I&IT Information Security Program is seeking Proponents who:

• Are capable of rapidly scaling the level of resources assigned to a service up or down so as to meet Metrolinx I&IT’s evolving requirements;
• Have sufficient economies of scale and cost structure that they can deliver the service cost effectively;
• Have implemented good practices and quality processes that ensure high standards of service delivery;
• Have access to a highly skilled labour pool with relevant experience in regards to the technology being deployed;
• Are capable of delivering the full range of services described; and
• Are willing to invest in a relationship with Metrolinx and participate in the CPP process in good faith to ensure a lasting and successful partnership.