San Diego County is soliciting professional services to develop a five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan is intended to define the economic vision and priorities for the County. This open RFQ is categorized under management advisory services and accepts responses through September 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
Provide a turnkey, all-inclusive solution encompassing the delivery, installation, configuration, and full lifecycle maintenance of a production-grade digital press configuration. The system must easily sustain a baseline combined department volume of approx. 55,000 impressions per month.
Provide professional services to develop a strategic plan report to assist the County Fire (SDCF) in evaluating organizational priorities, strengthening interagency coordination and communication, and developing an updated strategic framework that supports fire suppression, fire prevention, rescue operations, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
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 Statement of Proceedings
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board discussed various non-agenda public concerns, including issues regarding public safety, cannabis regulation, and child protection services. The Board adopted an ordinance establishing speed limits for county-maintained roads. Additionally, the Board approved multiple ordinances related to the Socially Equitable Cannabis Program, covering commercial licensing, social equity, and fee schedules. Finally, the Board conducted a public hearing regarding the York Drive Senior Living Major Use Permit, resulting in the denial of the appeal and the upholding of the project permit.
County of San Diego Annual Strategic Research Plan 2023-2027
Date: Jul 1, 2023Type: Strategic Plan
The Annual Strategic Research Plan for the County of San Diego outlines a structured approach to evidence-based policy making. It details six initial research and evaluation projects focusing on topics such as cash payment programs, rent subsidies for older adults, neurodivergent workforce integration, and legal defense initiatives. The plan also identifies 33 priority questions across various policy areas, including decarbonization, infrastructure investments, childcare, behavioral health, and justice reform, intended to guide future research and evaluation efforts. The overarching goal is to enhance the County's effectiveness and efficiency by aligning analytical resources with high-priority issues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and improving services and policies for the residents of the San Diego region.
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County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Budget Hearings
Date: Jun 11, 2018Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors conducted budget hearings to receive oral testimony and funding requests from numerous community organizations for Community Enhancement funding. The Board also received a presentation regarding the Chief Administrative Officer's Recommended Operational Plan for fiscal years 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. Public testimony on the budget was concluded, and the Board established a period for the submission of written comments from the public.
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