Pre Filled Sandbags

The County of San Mateo is requesting bids on 25,000 pre-filled sandbags for flood prevention and stormwater management under IFB 2027-IFB-00177, with bids due November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via the OpenGov portal and questions due October 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Vendors may indicate eligibility for local business preferences and small or micro business certifications; the County reserves the right to waive its local preference ordinance if determined to be in the County's best interest.

Sandbags must be constructed of polypropylene with a minimum 1400 denier rating, measure approximately 14 by 26 inches, carry a 4000 UVI rating, and be filled with approximately 35 pounds of clean sand to approximately two-thirds capacity. All bags must be securely fastened or sewn to prevent spillage. The vendor must deliver all items within two weeks of purchase order receipt to the 94063 postal code area; all deliveries must be certified through bill of lading to verify delivery volume and quantities.

Minimum qualifications require three consecutive years of experience providing similar items in bulk to large commercial organizations or government agencies within the last five years, possession of all required state and local permits and licenses, and certification of good standing with no current debarment or suspension. The County will accept a W9 tax form from vendors without prior business activity within the past six months.

Evaluation is solely on total bid price, with award issued to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in the form of a County purchase order. Vendors may optionally provide percentage discounts on catalog pricing for additional flood and storm damage mitigation products, which could facilitate future purchases under a potential vendor agreement for 12 to 24 months, though evaluation remains based solely on the Price Bid Sheet pricing.