How to bid on EMS parcel tax administration for Alameda County

What Alameda County is buying

The County of Alameda is seeking a vendor to administer its emergency medical services parcel tax. The County intends to award a three-year contract, with options to renew for two additional years.

This is a professional-services opportunity for firms that administer parcel taxes or provide related tax administration services.

Deadline and what to do before it

Responses are due November 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The opportunity was published October 7, 2026.

Submit your response through OpenGov before the deadline. Allow time to complete the portal’s security check and submission steps.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit firms with experience administering parcel taxes or comparable tax programs. The County plans to select the most responsive and responsible bidder whose response conforms to the IRFQ and meets the County’s requirements.

How to access and respond

Select “View original source” to open the opportunity in OpenGov Procurement. The portal may show a brief “just a moment” security check the first time; wait for it to finish and the project page to load.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download plans, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also sends addenda notices.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Review the IRFQ and all available plans, addenda, and Q&A. Track any changes and make sure your response addresses the current requirements.

Explain your relevant parcel tax administration experience in concrete terms. Check that every required response item is included, that your answers are consistent, and that you have time to complete the OpenGov submission before the deadline.