San Diego County Library Automated Materials Handler Sorter - RFQ 13479 Santee Branch Library 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 from qualified firms to provide, deliver, and install an Automated Materials Handler (AMH) sorter at the Santee Branch Library, located at 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #17, Santee, California. The scope includes an AMH system with three sort bin locations plus an overflow/exceptions bin, interior staff-facing and public-facing inlets with RFID scanning, receipt printers, and full integration with the Polaris Integrated Library System via SIP2 protocol. The contract term anticipates an initial one-year period with nine one-year option periods, including hardware and software maintenance, preventative maintenance, warranty coverage, and removal of the existing AMH system. Proposals are due by December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by November 19, 2026.
Automated Materials Handler Sorter, Installation, Shipping, Removal of existing AMH system, Warranty year, Maintenance agreements for hardware and software
Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price
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Summary
San Diego County is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide, deliver, and install an Automated Materials Handler (AMH) sorter at the Santee Branch Library, located at 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #17, Santee, California.
The scope includes an AMH system with three sort bin locations plus an overflow/exceptions bin, interior staff-facing and public-facing inlets with RFID scanning, receipt printers, and full integration with the Polaris Integrated Library System via SIP2 protocol. The contract term anticipates an initial one-year period with nine one-year option periods, including hardware and software maintenance, preventative maintenance, warranty coverage, and removal of the existing AMH system. Proposals are due by December 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by November 19, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Technical merit
- Experience
- Capacity
- History of compliance
- Availability
- Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Automated Materials Handler Sorter
- Installation
- Shipping
- Removal of existing AMH system
- Warranty year
- Maintenance agreements for hardware and software
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Offeror's Cover Page (PC600)
- Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
- Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
- Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620)
- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Duration
- 120 months
- Scope location
- Santee, CA
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 system, Warranty year, Maintenance agreements for hardware and software. 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: "Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego County?
All active and historical solicitations from San Diego County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Diego County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
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). 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: Santee, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
