Attachment_F_SMC_Local_Preference_Self-Attestation_Form.pdf

PDF 92 KB Posted

Attached to
Security Awareness Learning and User Education Platform
Solicitation number
TSD-20261929
Issued by
San Mateo County, San Bernardino City, California

About this file

This is a Local Preference Self-Attestation Form issued by the County of San Mateo, California, for use in response to the Security Awareness Learning and User Education Platform RFP. The form allows qualifying businesses to claim a 5% local preference on their proposal submission. San Mateo County defines eligible entities as for-profit businesses or tax-exempt non-profit organizations with principal places of business or headquarters located in San Mateo County. Vendors must complete and submit the form with their bid or proposal response if seeking the local business preference. The non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST via Microsoft Teams, with a deadline for submitting questions on April 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov portal by May 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. PST. The anticipated contract duration is 36 to 60 months with renewal options to be determined, and the contract award date remains to be determined.

The form requires vendors to provide their business or non-profit organization name, principal office address (no P.O. boxes), website, telephone number, email, and authorized representative signature under penalty of perjury. San Mateo County reserves sole discretion to determine eligibility for the preference and may request additional information to substantiate the self-attestation. Businesses that falsely claim the preference are ineligible for County contracts for a minimum of one year from the discovery date. No specific pricing information or estimated contract value is disclosed in this attestation form; those details are contained in the RFP documentation. The local preference program is authorized under Chapter 2.89 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code.

View the file

Other files

Show all 15

On GovTribe

Work with this file

  • Download the original file
  • Contacts named in this file
  • Similar government files
  • Ask GovTribe AI about this file

Text version

San Mateo County Local Preference Self-Attestation Form

Chapter 2.89 of Title 2 of the San Mateo County Ordinance Code allows a 5% preference on goods and services solicitations submitted by local businesses.

The County of San Mateo defines:

• “Local Business” as any for-profit business which has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo County.

• “Local Non-Profit" as a tax-exempt public charity organization (within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) that is formed for purposes other than making a profit, is exempt from paying federal income taxes on the income generated for their exempt purposes, and has its principal place of business, or is headquartered, in San Mateo County.

If you are applying for the 5% local business preference, please answer the following question:

1. Is your business or non-profit organization principal office located, or headquartered, in San Mateo County?

Yes No Other: _______________________________

The County shall have the sole discretion to determine whether satisfactory proof of eligibility for a preference has been provided. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any business that falsely claims a preference pursuant to Chapter 2.89 shall be ineligible for consideration for County contracts for a period of not less than one year from the date of discovery of the false certification.

The Local Business Preference Certification form must be completed and submitted with your bid/proposal response if you are applying for the 5% local business preference. Upon request, vendor agrees to provide additional information to substantiate this self-attestation. Vendor certifies information provided is true and accurate under penalty of perjury.

Business or Non-Profit Organization Name

Business or Non-Profit Organization Address (Principal Office/Headquarters) City, State, Zip Code (No P.O. Box)

Website (if available)

Telephone Number

E-Mail

Title of Authorized Representative

Signature of Authorized Representative

Date

Mateo County: Off
Describe:
Text1:
Text2:
Text3:
Text4:
Text5:
Text6:
MM/DD/YYYY:

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated .