How to bid on the lease comparable database for San Mateo County

What San Mateo County is buying

The County of San Mateo is seeking proposals for an online commercial real estate lease comparable database with unlimited access for appraisal staff. The subscription term is January 1 through December 31, 2027, and the database must cover San Mateo County and the broader San Francisco Bay Area.

Appraisers will use the lease data to support commercial property valuations under the income approach. This opportunity may suit data providers whose lease information, coverage, and online service can support appraisal work and valuation documentation.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Proposals are due November 18, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.

Submit your response through OpenGov before the stated deadline. The solicitation information provided does not specify what happens after the deadline, so check the project page for the submission instructions and any updates.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP is relevant to firms that provide commercial real estate lease data through an online database. A suitable provider should be able to address the required coverage of San Mateo County and the broader San Francisco Bay Area, along with unlimited access for appraisal staff.

How to access and respond

Open the opportunity on OpenGov Procurement using the “View original source” option. The portal may show a brief security check the first time; let it finish so the project page loads.

Sign in or create a free vendor account to download the solicitation materials, ask questions, join the planholders list, and submit your response. OpenGov also provides addenda notices, so monitor the project there and submit before the deadline.

Prepare a focused proposal

Explain how your database covers San Mateo County and the wider Bay Area, and make clear how appraisal staff would access the lease comparables. Connect the data and service features you describe to the County’s stated use: analyzing market rents and lease terms and supporting income-approach valuations.

Address the solicitation’s stated evaluation areas, including data, coverage, functionality, access, training, and support. Use specific examples from your service, keep claims easy to verify, and review the RFP and any addenda before submitting.