Engraving

The County of San Mateo is soliciting competitive quotations for engraving services to nameplate an existing plaque with two lines of text that must match the existing engraved plates currently on the plaque, as referenced in the provided FBI plaque image. This procurement is for professional engraving services that will result in a customized nameplate addition to an existing commemorative plaque. Qualified bidders must be manufacturers or authorized vendors with engraving capabilities and must submit competitive quotations that include accurate lead times, freight costs, and delivery charges for the engraving work. The evaluation criteria for award will consider cost, conformance to specifications of the goods produced, and product availability. The County intends to issue a purchase order to the lowest responsive bid received from a qualified and responsible vendor. The deadline for submission of quotations is February 11, 2026, with the opportunity posted on February 4, 2026, providing a seven-day response window.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to respond to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials provided. Similarly, no budget range or award value is disclosed in the opportunity posting. The procurement does not reference any specific technology integration requirements or existing infrastructure considerations. Bidders should ensure their quotations clearly address all cost components including lead times and delivery logistics to facilitate a complete evaluation of their proposals against the stated criteria.