Opportunity

San Diego County Ivalua #RFQ 12900

San Diego County Awards Multiple Contracts for Government Recruitment Services (RFQ 12900)

Posted

December 01, 2025

Respond By

January 26, 2026

Identifier

RFQ 12900

NAICS

561312, 541612

The County of San Diego is seeking multiple vendors to provide Government Recruitment Services for unclassified positions across various departments. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting - Contracting office located at 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, San Diego, CA 92123-1204 - Services Requested: - Recruitment services for unclassified positions in sectors such as behavioral health, healthcare, IT, public safety, and executive leadership - Services include candidate sourcing, outreach, interview facilitation, background checks (for non-safety positions, centralized through County DHR), and robust reporting (biweekly, quarterly, annual Excel reports) - Direct-hire placement only (not temporary staffing); contractors manage applications but do not access County ATS - On-site presence may be required at the discretion of requesting departments; remote work also possible - Vendors and Awards: - Multiple awards issued to: AppleOne, Inc. dba AppleOne Employment Services; Athena Consulting LLC; Blair Search Partners; Cooperative Personnel Services dba CPS HR Consulting; LHH Recruitment Solutions; RS Squared, LLC dba The Hive Consulting - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on participation from small, local, and minority-owned firms - Vendors must provide detailed pricing (lump sum and hourly rates) - Usage is as-needed for unclassified positions; no minimum quantities or part numbers specified - County Department of Human Resources provides any required assessments/testing tools - Period of Performance: - Initial one-year base period with four additional one-year option periods (potential total of five years) - Possible incremental extensions (one to six months) - Place of Performance: - Work may be performed remotely or on-site at County facilities in San Diego, CA

Description

The County of San Diego is soliciting quotes for Government Recruitment Services to support varied departmental needs. The contract term is expected to be one year with four one-year options. The solicitation aims to engage multiple recruitment firms with specialized sector expertise to build a diverse and inclusive recruitment ecosystem. The County intends to award multiple contracts and encourages outreach to diverse communities and qualified applicants. Pricing should include detailed breakdowns, and reporting requirements include biweekly progress reports and quarterly/annual Excel reports.

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