County of San Mateo - Deionized Water Filtration System Maintenance - RFP - Informal No. 2027-RFP - Informal-00125 - 2026
- Due
- Sep 28, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 21, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Samantha Dal Porto
- (650) 312-5309
The 30-second brief
The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory at 50 Tower Road in San Mateo, California, 94402, requires preventative maintenance services for its water purification systems. The scope covers biannual maintenance in November 2026 and May 2027 for the Millipore Elix 20 Water Purification System and Milli-Q Advantage A10 Water Purification System, including associated purification, filtration, monitoring, dispensing, and control components. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the eProcurement portal. The contract term is one year with two optional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include Minimum Qualifications (50 pts) and Price (25 pts), plus preferential points.
Minimum Qualifications 50, Price 25, Preferential Points 10
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Summary
The County of San Mateo Sheriff's Office Forensic Laboratory at 50 Tower Road in San Mateo, California, 94402, requires preventative maintenance services for its water purification systems.
The scope covers biannual maintenance in November 2026 and May 2027 for the Millipore Elix 20 Water Purification System and Milli-Q Advantage A10 Water Purification System, including associated purification, filtration, monitoring, dispensing, and control components. Proposals are due by September 28, 2026, at 3:00 pm via the eProcurement portal. The contract term is one year with two optional one-year extensions. Evaluation criteria include Minimum Qualifications (50 pts) and Price (25 pts), plus preferential points.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Minimum Qualifications 50
- Price 25
- Preferential Points 10
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov
- Duration
- 36 months
- Scope location
- San Mateo, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Mateo
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from San Mateo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 28, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov. For questions, contact Samantha Dal Porto.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including San Mateo County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Samantha Dal Porto at (650) 312-5309. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Minimum Qualifications 50, Price 25, Preferential Points 10" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Mateo County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from San Mateo County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Mateo, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.