County of San Mateo · Solicitation 2027-RFQ-00224

Sealed Lead Acid Battery

Statewide - CA County Posted Nov 11, 2026 Last verified Nov 13, 10:20 PM
HVAC Electrical Low Voltage & Telecom 3 days remaining

What this bid is

The County of San Mateo wants quotes to supply sealed lead acid batteries, specifically 32 units of the EnerSys PowerSafe SBS 190F, 12V 190Ah front terminal battery (SKU SBS-190F). The County will also consider bids for any number from 1 up to 32 units, and it may award to more than one vendor. The batteries are being bought ahead of winter storms and are to be delivered to zip code 94063, with the full address shared only with the awarded vendor. An alternate brand or SKU may be considered if its specifications and dimensions match.

Quotes must include lead times and any freight and delivery costs, and the County will weigh cost, conformity to the specifications and product availability. The County expects to issue a purchase order to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible, manufacturer-authorized vendor, but the decision is the County's.

Questions are due 12 November 2026 at 4:00 PM PST and responses are due 17 November 2026 at 4:00 PM PST. Submit electronically through the OpenGov portal, which requires a free vendor account. Contact Yvonne Yeung at yyeung@smcgov.org or (650) 295-3750.

Who should bid

HVAC, Electrical, Low Voltage & Telecom contractors - the work is Statewide - CA.

Deadline

17 November 2026, 4:00 PM PST (3 days remaining - last confirmed 13 Nov)

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As the agency published it

County of San Mateo - Procurement has issued request for quotes, solicitation 2027-RFQ-00224.

The County of San Mateo is seeking quotations for: EnerSys PowerSafe SBS 190F Battery 12V 190AH Front Term (SKU: SBS-190F) The County is looking to fulfill the full quantity of 32 units but will consider proposals from 1 up to 32 units. Specifications: Nominal voltage 12 VDC; six cells Battery technology Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL), VRLA with AGM separators Rated capacity-8hr rate 190Ah to 1.75 V/cell @ 77°F (25°C) Rated capacity-10hr rate 190Ah to 1.80 V/cell @ 68°F (20°C) Nominal dimensions, L x W x H 22.1 x 4.9 x 12.4 inches / 561 x 125 x 316 mm Typical weight 132 lb / 60kg Terminals Front terminals, M6 male Operating temperature -40°F to 122°F / -40°C to 50°C Published float-service life expectancy Greater than 10 years at 77°F (25°C) The County will consider accepting alternative brand/SKU if specifications and dimensions match SKU: SBS-190F. Please complete the Pricing Bid Table in section 3 and please also upload your competitive quotation including accurate lead times as well as any applicable freight and delivery costs for the items listed. Cost, conformity to specifications of goods, and product availability will be considered. After an evaluation of all quotations, a County purchase order(s) is expected to be issued in association with the lowest, responsive bid(s) received from a qualified, responsible, and manufacturer authorized vendor(s).

The County is looking to purchase 32 total units of SBS-190F, in preparation for winter storms. The County reserves the right to award more than one (1) vendor. The delivery location zip code is: 94063. Full address will be shared with the awarded vendor(s).

Responses are due November 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST.

Questions must be submitted by November 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM PST.

Commodity categories: Electronic Equipment, Components, Parts, And Accessories (See Class 730 For Testing Or Analyzing Type); Hardware And Related Items; Power Generation Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies; Power Transmission Equipment (Electrical, Mechanical, Air And Hydraulic); Radio Communication, Telephone, And Telecommunication Equipment, Accessories, And Supplies (See Class 840 For Television Equipment) (Effective 3-1-07 This Class Inactivated For New Use. Refer To Classes, 726, 838 And 839); Radio Communication Equipment, Accessories And Supplies; Radio Communication And Telecommunication Testing, Measuring, And Analyzing Equipment, Accessories And Supplies; Telecommunication Equipment, Accessories And Supplies.

Contact: Yvonne Yeung, Buyer II (yyeung@smcgov.org, (650) 295-3750).

The full solicitation document, addenda and the question-and-answer thread are on the agency's OpenGov portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/smcgov/projects/324785. Responses are submitted electronically there, and a free vendor account is required before you can upload one.

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What the notice says

Questions due
12 Nov 2026
Evaluation
After an evaluation of all quotations, a County purchase order(s) is expected to be issued in association with the lowest, responsive bid(s) received from a qualified, responsible, and manufacturer authorized vendor(s).

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