Request For Proposals For Quality Assurance Testing Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking one or more qualified contractors to provide quality assurance, testing, and related consulting services on an as-needed basis. The scope of work involves supporting the planning, design, implementation, and maintenance of SaaS and other technology systems through activities such as developing test strategies, executing functional and regression testing, and managing defects. Key performance targets include identifying 95 percent of critical defects prior to production and achieving 100 percent execution of planned test cases by release deadlines. The contract is intended to be a time and materials agreement with a maximum fiscal obligation cap, and the anticipated award date is January 12, 2027. Proposers must have at least six years of experience within the last ten years providing similar services for public-sector enterprise or complex business-system implementations and must be registered with SAM.gov. Evaluation is based on a points system, with 45 percent weighted toward the qualifications and depth of the personnel pool, 30 percent toward organizational experience and past performance, and 25 percent toward price. Preferential points are available for local, small, and micro businesses or non-profits based in San Mateo County. Proposals must be submitted via the eProcurement website by November 13, 2026, and should include a representative roster of personnel with resumes and project histories.