Bid guide
How to bid on ACRE IT Contingency Staffing Services for San Mateo County
What San Mateo County is buying
The County of San Mateo's Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder-Elections (ACRE) Department needs IT technical staff augmentation. This support is for both ongoing daily operations and specific projects. The county is looking for vendors to provide IT contingency staffing services.
Vendors should submit three-year rate cards for the IT positions listed in Table 1 of the solicitation documents. A key requirement is that vendors must accept the county's standard contract template without any changes. Selected contractors will also need to undergo background checks performed by the vendor.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Proposals (RFP) was published on August 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting your response is September 14, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. All proposals must be submitted by this time.
After the deadline, the County of San Mateo will evaluate the submitted proposals. Vendors whose rate cards and terms are pre-approved through this RFP may receive future requests for specific IT positions from the ACRE Department.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for IT staffing agencies and professional services firms that can provide skilled IT personnel. Firms should be capable of supplying staff for various IT roles and projects, as outlined in the solicitation's Table 1.
Vendors must be prepared to accept the County of San Mateo's standard contract terms without modification and have the capacity to conduct background checks for their contractors. This is a professional services category opportunity.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full details and respond to this opportunity, you need to use the OpenGov Procurement portal. First, locate the original source of this opportunity on OpenGov Procurement.
If it's your first time, OpenGov may display a brief security check; allow it to complete. You will then need to sign in or create a free vendor account on OpenGov. This account allows you to download all plans and documents, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your proposal. Any addenda or updates will be communicated through OpenGov.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review Table 1 in the solicitation to understand all the IT positions for which rate cards are requested. Ensure your submitted three-year rate cards are competitive and clearly presented.
Confirm your acceptance of the County of San Mateo's standard contract template without changes. This is a firm requirement. Also, clearly state your process for conducting background checks for selected contractors. Pay close attention to all instructions on the OpenGov portal for submission to ensure your proposal is complete and submitted on time.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from County of San Mateo; the original posting controls.