Project Information

Bid Title

Capacity Building and Partnerships Services for Community Based Organizations

Issuing Agency

County of San Mateo

Location

California

Published Date

Dec 18, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 16, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Capacity Building and Partnerships Services for Community Based Organizations

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Release Date: 12/18/2025

Due Date: 1/16/2026

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Capacity Building and Partnerships Services for Community Based Organizations

Request for Proposals

Sustainability

Project ID: 2026-RFP-00255

Release Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025

· Due Date: Friday, January 16, 2026 5:00pm

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Posted At:Thu, Dec 18, 2025 2:51 PM
Sealed Bid Process:Yes (Bids Sealed / Pricing Sealed)
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

The San Mateo County Sustainability Department (“the Department”) is seeking proposals for qualified vendors to build capacity and facilitate closer partnership between the Department and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs).

Background

The County of San Mateo (the “County” or “SMC”) covers most of the San Francisco Peninsula. The region covers 744 square miles and is home to nearly 800,000 residents and 20 incorporated cities. The County provides for the health and welfare of all people within its borders and serves as the local government for the unincorporated areas. Innovation thrives here in industries including bioscience, computer software, green technology, hospitality, financial management, health care, education and transportation. The County prides itself on how that prosperity fosters its commitment to protecting and enhancing the health, safety, welfare and natural resources of the community.

Formed in July 2014, the San Mateo County Sustainability Department strives to improve the sustainability of the County’s operations and the greater community through work that is designed to bring solutions today while solving for tomorrow. The Sustainability Department has programs to help the county both fight and prepare for climate change, ensure clean energy, water, and air, and conserve resources for future generations through waste reduction.

The Sustainability Department has approximately 35 staff members and provides services in the following areas: Communications, Climate Resilience, Climate Protection, Waste Reduction, and Special Districts with similar but varying community needs.

The Department works with local community-based organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, faith organizations or associations that serve residents, particularly hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations in San Mateo County to Empower Community Leadership and Action and enable communities to lead and act on climate issues, fostering resilience and adaptability. This requires the Department to:

• Partner with CBOs to incorporate the needs and perspectives of hard-to-reach and vulnerable populations to inform and shape the Department’s plans, projects, and programs.

• Train Department staff to partner with CBOs to better understand outreach strategies and community needs.

• Provide capacity building and administrative support resources to CBOs to navigate government processes.

In partnership with the Sustainability Department, the selected contractor will provide technical support to a network of ten or more CBOs contracted by the Department for community outreach and engagement services, including assisting with invoicing, budgeting, and responding to task order and facilitating meetings and communication between contracted CBOs and the department staff. Current contracted CBOs include El Concilio, Nuestra Casa, Sea Hugger, Senior Coastsiders, Arriba South Coast, Support Lives, Belle Haven Action, Healthways, Rise South City, and Acterra. The contractor will also p rovide consulting and training for Department staff and will create a plan for deeper partnerships between the Sustainability Department and CBOs. The contractor should have an understanding of San Mateo County and must provide evidence of existing working relationships with community-based organizations in San Mateo County.

Performance Measure:

1. Percent of all contract deliverables received.

Timeline

RFP Released:

December 18, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

December 18, 2025, 3:00pm

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Deadline for Questions, Comments and Contract Exceptions:

January 9, 2026, 5:00pm

Proposal Due Date and Time:

January 16, 2026, 5:00pm

Interviews (tentative):

January 29, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award Date:

February 17, 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 541611Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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