Demographer Services

San Mateo County is procuring demographic analysis services from qualified consulting firms to support comprehensive, data-driven policy development and long-range planning initiatives. The procurement seeks a consultant to conduct an extensive demographic analysis examining current population conditions, historical trends, and future projections for the County's socioeconomic characteristics, with findings to inform policy decisions across housing, emergency preparedness, economic vitality, aging, equity, childcare, workforce development, and health service areas. Required deliverables include a written and electronic report presenting the demographic analysis and findings, as well as a formal presentation to the County Executive Office and Board of Supervisors. The selected consultant must possess expertise in demographic research and analysis, demonstrate capability in producing authoritative data-driven reports, and exhibit competency in presenting complex socioeconomic information to senior government leadership. The opportunity was posted on February 13, 2026, with a proposal due date of March 6, 2026. The contract template indicates this is a service contract exceeding $200,000 in value, with payment terms and rates to be specified in Exhibit B of the final agreement.

The contract establishes the demographic analysis consultant as an independent contractor responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses and permits at their own expense. The selected firm must comply with San Mateo County's Living Wage Ordinance and applicable prevailing wage standards, maintain workers' compensation insurance, and carry general liability and motor vehicle liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000. The contract template provided indicates no specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or small business designations are noted in the available documentation; however, the County's standard independent contractor agreement terms and equal employment opportunity provisions will apply to the selected consultant. All work products and materials generated under the contract shall become the property of San Mateo County upon completion or termination. The contract is effective from September 15, 2025, and may be terminated by either party with 30 days' advance written notice or immediately for cause, with either party also able to terminate for lack of funding with reasonable notice. The contract value exceeds $200,000, though the specific award amount or budget range has not been disclosed in the available solicitation materials.