# San Diego County Ivalua #RFQ 13369

San Diego County Fire Strategic Planning Report Professional Services Solicitation

**Posted:** September 14, 2026
**Respond By:** September 29, 2026
**Identifier:** RFQ 13369
**NAICS:** 541611, 541618

San Diego County Fire is seeking a contractor to develop a comprehensive five-year strategic planning report for its department.
- Government Buyer:
  - County of San Diego, Department of San Diego County Fire, Department of Purchasing and Contracting
- Scope of Services:
  - Organizational assessment and workforce optimization
  - System-of-systems workflow mapping
  - Stakeholder engagement, including staff and community sessions
  - Online surveys and in-person working sessions
  - Development of a five-year strategic plan with executive summary
  - Delivery of a board-ready presentation and a public-facing summary
  - Provision of 100 printed, coil-bound, color copies of the final plan (8.5x11)
  - Optional services: additional printed copies, extra stakeholder sessions, work implementation plan, 12-month roadmap, and quarterly check-ins
- Notable Requirements:
  - Experience with fire, emergency services, or complex organizations preferred
  - Contractor responsible for survey distribution and facilitating engagement
  - Deliverables are for San Diego County Fire and CAL FIRE leadership
- No specific OEMs or named vendors; open to qualified professional services firms

### Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms interested in providing professional services for a strategic planning report. The contract term is anticipated to be an initial (base) period of one year. The services include conducting assessments, stakeholder engagement, and delivering a strategic plan primarily for San Diego County Fire and CAL FIRE leadership review. The contract is firm-fixed-price, and the awarded contractor will not be required to appear before the County Board of Supervisors. The anticipated contract start date is in early October 2026.

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