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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Board meetings and strategic plans from County of San Diego
County Of San Diego Board Of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Oct 27, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed and approved policies to strengthen county contracting aimed at maximizing taxpayer savings and expanding local business opportunities. Additionally, the board authorized a pass-through payment model for the Sheriff's Office's administrative services organization contract to support the management of medical billing and healthcare service reimbursements.
County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Meeting
Date: Oct 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors discussed a report from a closed session regarding initiated litigation. The main agenda item focused on exploring opportunities to increase agritourism and recreation by developing low-impact camping areas in the county. This discussion involved evaluating safety measures such as fire restrictions, defensible space requirements, and emergency evacuation planning. Various community members and representatives from local farms expressed support for the potential economic benefits and recreational opportunities, while some raised concerns regarding land regulation and emergency preparedness.
County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Special Meeting
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The Board of Supervisors convened for a special meeting dedicated to a closed session item. Prior to entering the closed session, the board held a public comment period where participants addressed various concerns, including ongoing litigation involving the county, allegations of mismanagement within county departments, environmental issues such as sewage crises, and criticisms regarding the transparency and integrity of election processes. Additionally, speakers voiced objections to board policies, including rules regarding public participation and censorship.
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