San Diego County Library Automated Materials Handler Sorter - Poway Branch Library - RFQ 13476, 2026
San Diego CountyCounty · San Diego, CA- Due
- Dec 7, 2026
- 23 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Fernando Aparicio
- (858) 505-6367
The 30-second brief
San Diego County is seeking quotes for an Automated Materials Handler Sorter (AMH) with an interior staff-facing inlet and interior public-facing inlet for the San Diego County Library Poway Branch located at 13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064. The scope includes delivery, complete system installation, retrofitting into existing space, 7 sort locations plus 1 overflow/exceptions bin, RFID scanning, receipt printers, ILS integration via SIP2, maintenance, software and hardware upgrades, removal of existing AMH system, and staff training. The contract term is an initial base period of 1 year with nine (9) one-year option periods. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions are due by November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Required coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation.
Automated Materials Handler Sorter, Installation, Shipping, Removal of existing AMH sorter, Warranty year, Hardware and software maintenance agreements for option periods
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Summary
San Diego County is seeking quotes for an Automated Materials Handler Sorter (AMH) with an interior staff-facing inlet and interior public-facing inlet for the San Diego County Library Poway Branch located at 13137 Poway Rd, Poway, CA 92064.
The scope includes delivery, complete system installation, retrofitting into existing space, 7 sort locations plus 1 overflow/exceptions bin, RFID scanning, receipt printers, ILS integration via SIP2, maintenance, software and hardware upgrades, removal of existing AMH system, and staff training. The contract term is an initial base period of 1 year with nine (9) one-year option periods. The submission deadline is December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions are due by November 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Required coverage includes Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 per occurrence / $4,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), and Workers' Compensation.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Automated Materials Handler Sorter
- Installation
- Shipping
- Removal of existing AMH sorter
- Warranty year
- Hardware and software maintenance agreements for option periods
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Offeror's Cover Page (PC600)
- Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
- Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
- Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620)
- Payment Schedule
- Draft Agreement acceptance
- Confidential/Proprietary Information
- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- Poway, CA
- Projected sq ft
- 20,000 sq ft
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from San Diego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 7, 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://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. For questions, contact Fernando Aparicio.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including San Diego 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 RFQ 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 Fernando Aparicio at (858) 505-6367. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Automated Materials Handler Sorter, Installation, Shipping, Removal of existing AMH sorter, Warranty year, Hardware and software maintenance agreements for option periods. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 7, 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 RFQ?
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: Offeror's Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications form (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610), Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620), Payment Schedule,. Review the full document from San Diego 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: Poway, CA. The total projected area is 20000 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
