Sole Source:Use only if the solution is proprietary or essential for continuity under Board Policy A-87; if not, pivot to co-ops.
Coops:Frequently procures through OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and NASPO ValuePoint; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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County of San Diego, CA pursues sole source only if the offering is clearly proprietary or essential for continuity of service under Board Policy A-87. Work with the target department to develop a strong justification for the Purchasing and Contracting office. For any contract over $100,000, the justification must be sufficient to secure approval from the Board of Supervisors. If a strong justification cannot be made, immediately pivot to cooperative purchasing.
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County of San Diego Contracts
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Granicus LLC at County of San Diego
Effective: Jun 16, 2015Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document comprises an Assignment of Contract No. 551570 from SouthTech Systems to Granicus, effective July 12, 2019, which also renumbers the contract to 560642. It includes the original agreement (Contract No. 551570) between the County of San Diego and SouthTech Systems, Inc., effective June 16, 2015, for electronic filing of campaign disclosure forms and system services, with an initial term ending January 31, 2019, and options to extend until January 31, 2025. The document also contains Amendment No. 1, effective April 22, 2019, which extends the contract term for the first option year (February 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020) and states a revised contract total price of $372,331.95, which appears to cover the initial term plus the first option year. The contract outlines software licensing, maintenance, hosting, and technical support services, along with detailed statements of work and general terms and conditions.
Granicus Inc at County of San Diego
Effective: Jan 1, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Purchase Order Change (P.O. Number 560161 - 3) issued by the County of San Diego to Granicus Inc. on November 5, 2021. It covers eDisclosure maintenance and support, and system hosting services for the period of January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. The total price for this Purchase Order is $90,755.08, and it includes standard terms and conditions of purchase.
Granicus Inc at County of San Diego
Effective: Jan 1, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document details a novation agreement where Granicus assumes the obligations of County Contract No. 559526 from SouthTech Systems, Inc., effective April 22, 2019. This transfer is operationalized through Purchase Order 560161-0, issued to Granicus for software license, hosting, and maintenance services for the DisclosureDocs application. The PO covers the period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019, with a total price of $21,868.69, which is an annual cost as per the original underlying agreement. The document also includes the standard terms and conditions of purchase.
Granicus LLC at County of San Diego
Effective: Nov 27, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Purchase Order 572840-0 from the County of San Diego to Granicus LLC for govAccess maintenance, hosting, and licensing services, including FOIA module and data storage. The P.O. covers an initial period from November 27, 2024, to November 26, 2025, with a total price of $72,418.62. The agreement references a Master Subscription Agreement dated November 27, 2019, and Quote Q-381728. The document also outlines pricing for subsequent annual periods up to November 26, 2027.
Granicus LLC at County of San Diego
Effective: Nov 22, 2019Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract details an agreement between the County of San Diego (specifically the Sheriff's Department) and Granicus, LLC for comprehensive website design, implementation, hosting, and maintenance services. It includes a Purchase Order for $81,000.00 in one-time setup fees, a Master Subscription Agreement outlining general terms, a proposal detailing both the one-time fees and recurring annual fees for a 60-month period, and a Statement of Work specifying the project's scope and responsibilities. The services encompass advanced UX consultation, website design and implementation, CMS integration, training, and ongoing support and hosting.
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County Of San Diego Board Of Supervisors Board Of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board session included the issuance of several proclamations, including the recognition of San Diego Climate Week and Filipino American History Month. Key topics discussed included environmental issues, specifically the Tijuana River sewage crisis and offshore oil drilling, and the impact of community journalism, highlighted by the honor bestowed upon the Filipino Press for its 40 years of service. Additionally, the board recognized Frankie Vinci for his contributions as a media personality.
County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Oct 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors discussed the establishment of a regional e-bike injury tracking system and an early warning system to better monitor and prevent e-bike related injuries. The discussion highlighted the rapid increase in e-bike traumas, particularly among youth, and the necessity for timely, localized medical data to inform safety interventions and public policy. The board heard from various community members, healthcare representatives, and local stakeholders who supported the initiative for improved data collection and injury prevention strategies.
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Board of Supervisors Meeting
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The meeting included an acknowledgment of the ancestral homelands of tribal nations in the region and an invocation. Key agenda items featured proclamations honoring Millionaires HQ, a business and community partner recognized for its contributions to youth mentorship and economic development, and Rosh Hashanah, commemorating the Jewish New Year and the contributions of the local Jewish community to the region.
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