ENTER INTO A FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT WITH GOSECURE INC. FOR PENETRATION TESTING SERVICES, FOR A DURATION OF 36 MONTHS - ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF THE AGREEMENT: $352,858.28, TAXES INCLUDED - PUBLIC TENDER 25-20941 (7 BIDDERS)

This decision concerns the establishment of a framework agreement with GoSecure Inc. for the provision of penetration testing services. The agreement will have a duration of 36 months. The estimated total value for these services is $352,858.28, inclusive of all applicable taxes. This procurement was conducted through Public Tender 25-20941, which involved seven bidders. The services will be managed by the Information Technology Service, under the Information Security Directorate. As a framework agreement, the costs will be allocated based on the actual testing required by various city departments. Penetration testing is a critical component of the City of Montreal's cybersecurity strategy, designed to identify vulnerabilities in its IT infrastructure before they can be exploited by malicious actors. GoSecure Inc.'s expertise will be utilized to conduct rigorous security assessments, thereby enhancing the overall resilience of the city's digital systems.

This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology sector. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 352,858.

Published through Montreal Contracts, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.