San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department bids, RFPs and contracts
San Mateo, Californiasmcfire.ca.gov- Latest pre-RFP
- Sep 16, 2026
- 49 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 1
- Contracts
- 48
- 25 vendors
The 30-second brief
1 pre-RFP (projects, hiring and grants) found in San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's meetings, most in equipment. The latest, from Sep 16: A September 9, 2026 grant overview showed SMC Fire had applied for 31 grants totaling $11,563,453.40 since mid-2025, with $8,034,854.64 still pending. The pending list included FEMA AFG for a Type VI Wildland Apparatus, FEMA SAFER for 6 FTE Firefighter Positions, FEMA FP&S for 1 FTE Fire Inspector, and UASI requests for portable radios and SCBA masks and regulators. The presentation also listed prior awards such as new radio channels, water tanks and pumps, a UTV, and hazardous materials monitors.
Equipment leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Information Technology and Legal & Compliance.
Latest awards: TELSTAFF for fire Department Uses Telestaff for Overtime Staffing (Sep 2026) and Schwarz, David for fire Department Legal Services Provided by David Schwarz (Sep 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Vendors and contracts
Who San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department buys from, taken from council records. 48 contracts with 25 vendors.
Questions about San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department
How do I become an approved vendor for San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department?
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department currently works with 25 vendors across contract types including TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department?
Small purchases under CA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Equipment (3), Information Technology (1), and Legal & Compliance (1), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department publish RFPs?
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department publishes formal RFPs on its official website and CA's state procurement portal. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department?
At San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, purchasing decisions are overseen by the fire chief and board of commissioners, with key roles in operations, apparatus, and administration. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department spend the most on?
Based on 5 tracked contracts, San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department spends most on Equipment (3), Information Technology (1), and Legal & Compliance (1). Contract types include TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department's current vendors?
San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department currently works with vendors including TELSTAFF, SCHWARZ, DAVID, NBS, L.N. CURTIS & SONS, ROSS & SCHWARZ A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION, ALLSTAR FIRE EQUIPMENT, TPX COMMUNICATIONS, and GOLDEN STATE EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICE INC. These vendors span contract types like TECHNOLOGY, LEGAL, CONSULTING, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.