San Mateo County, California bids and RFPs
San Mateo County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Purchasing contact: County Executive's Office - Procurement. Board of Supervisors agendas are published on Legistar.
Key facts for bidders
- Where bids are posted
- Own website (bids page) + Public Purchase
- Bid platform
- Public Purchase
- Purchasing contact
- County Executive's Office - Procurement
- Board of Supervisors agendas
- Legistar
Award price trends
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How to bid in San Mateo County
Find the bid
San Mateo County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase.
Get the documents
Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Prepare your forms
Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Submit before the deadline
Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.
Watch for the award
Contracts are usually approved at a Board of Supervisors meeting; agendas are on Legistar.
State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to California counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.
Questions about bidding in San Mateo County
How do I find bids from San Mateo County, California?
San Mateo County, California posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.
Does San Mateo County use Public Purchase?
Yes. San Mateo County posts its bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. FactWise also lists them, free to view.
How do I register as a vendor with San Mateo County?
Register on Public Purchase so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (County Executive's Office - Procurement) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.
Who is the purchasing contact for San Mateo County, California?
County Executive's Office - Procurement.
When does the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors meet?
Meeting dates and agendas are published on Legistar. Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.
What forms do I need to bid in San Mateo County, California?
Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.
Can I get alerts for new San Mateo County bids?
Yes. Follow San Mateo County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.