San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013216

San Diego County STEP Program: Procurement Training, Technical Assistance, and Outreach Services

The County of San Diego Department of Purchasing and Contracting is seeking a qualified contractor to administer and deliver the Support, Training, and Education for Procurement (STEP) program. - Government Buyer: - County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting (Contracting Officer: Joseph Craft) - Services Requested: - Program implementation services, including marketing, outreach, resource library maintenance, and data reporting (12 months) - Program administration services (12 months) - Delivery of workshops (virtual, in-person, and hybrid) on an as-needed basis - One-on-one technical assistance, workshop facilitation, marketing and outreach, resource library development, event planning, and data collection/reporting - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Services must be accessible countywide and culturally responsive - Bilingual support and materials required in English and Spanish - Contractor must coordinate marketing, outreach, and event planning to increase small business and nonprofit participation in County contracts - Workshops and technical assistance must be tailored to procurement processes and local business needs - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a services-focused procurement

Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing a support, training, and education program for procurement (STEP). The contract term is anticipated to be an initial one-year base period with four one-year option periods. The solicitation is managed through the San Diego County procurement portal, with a response deadline of August 21, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by July 24, 2026.

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