Material Handling Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Operator Safety Certification Services

The County of San Mateo, on behalf of the San Mateo Medical Center, is soliciting proposals for Material Handling Equipment Maintenance, Repair, and Operator Safety Certification Services under solicitation number 66000-2627-273. The objective is to establish a contract for up to five years with a qualified vendor to provide on-call fleet maintenance, preventative checkups, and on-site safety certification for a small fleet consisting of one Toyota Electric 3-Wheel Forklift and three pallet jacks. Key deliverables include semi-annual or hour-based preventative maintenance and comprehensive operator training and certification that strictly conforms to OSHA 1910.178(l) requirements, with digital or physical certificates and compliance rosters due within five business days of course completion. Proposals are due by December 8, 2026, via the OpenGov eProcurement portal. Evaluation is based on a points system weighing project approach (30 points), firm qualifications (25 points), team qualifications (20 points), and price (25 points). Preferential scoring is available for local businesses or non-profits, with additional points awarded for small or micro-business designations. Awardees must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and potentially California Labor Code prevailing wage requirements. The contract includes specific requirements for electronic invoicing and performance measurement based on established metrics.