County of San Mateo - Pre-filled Sandbags Supply and Delivery - 2027-IFB-00177 (2026)
San Mateo CountyCounty · Redwood City, CA- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Primary contact
- Tamara Seney
- (650) 599-1471
The 30-second brief
The County of San Mateo is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of 25,000 pre-filled sandbags for flood prevention, stormwater management, and flood mitigation efforts ahead of Winter 2026. Required items include polypropylene sandbags, minimum 1400 denier, approximately 14x26 inches, 4000 UVI rated, filled with approximately 35 pounds of clean sand to a 2/3 fill level. Delivery location is within the 94063 postal code area. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM via OpenGov, with questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation will be based on Total Bid Price for the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
25, 000 EA Pre-filled polypropylene sandbags, Minimum 1400 denier, Approximately 14x26 inches, 4000 UVI rated-filled with sand weighing approximately 35 pounds- with a fill level close to 2/3 full; 1 EA Freight and Delivery- Not to Exceed
Total Bid Price
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Summary
The County of San Mateo is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the supply and delivery of 25,000 pre-filled sandbags for flood prevention, stormwater management, and flood mitigation efforts ahead of Winter 2026.
Required items include polypropylene sandbags, minimum 1400 denier, approximately 14x26 inches, 4000 UVI rated, filled with approximately 35 pounds of clean sand to a 2/3 fill level. Delivery location is within the 94063 postal code area. Bids are due by November 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM via OpenGov, with questions due by October 27, 2026. Evaluation will be based on Total Bid Price for the lowest responsive and responsible bid.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Total Bid Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
25, 000 EA Pre-filled polypropylene sandbags, Minimum 1400 denier, Approximately 14x26 inches, 4000 UVI rated-filled with sand weighing approximately 35 pounds- with a fill level close to 2/3 full; 1 EA Freight and Delivery- Not to Exceed
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- BID SUBMISSION
- W9 Tax Form
- Vendor Pricing
- Final_SMC_LocalBusiness_selection
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov
- Scope location
- Redwood City, CA
- Reported agency
- County of San Mateo
Questions about this IFB
How do I respond to this IFB from San Mateo County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov. For questions, contact Tamara Seney.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
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 IFB 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 Tamara Seney at (650) 599-1471. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 25, 000 EA Pre-filled polypropylene sandbags, Minimum 1400 denier, Approximately 14x26 inches, 4000 UVI rated-filled with sand weighing approximately 35 pounds- with a fill level close to 2/3 full; 1 EA Freight and Delivery- Not to Exceed. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Total Bid Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Mateo County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Mateo County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Mateo County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: BID SUBMISSION, W9 Tax Form, Vendor Pricing, Final_SMC_LocalBusiness_selection. 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: Redwood City, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.