# San Diego County Ivalua #BPM013379

San Diego County Arts and Culture Grant Administration Support

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM013379
**NAICS:** 541611, 541990

The County of San Diego is seeking a provider to administer application, award, and reporting activities for two arts and culture grant programs.
- **Government buyer:** County of San Diego, Department of Purchasing and Contracting; Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office.
- **Service requested:** Grant administration support for Artist Grants and Public Space Activation Grants, delivered through task orders.
  - Anticipated recipients: 100–200 for Artist Grants and 25–100 for Public Space Activation Grants.
  - Provide a County-branded online application platform, applicant guidance and technical assistance, multilingual and accessible outreach, information sessions, webinars, and staff support across all five County districts.
  - Screen applications for eligibility, provide a 10-calendar-day cure period, apply priority tags, and conduct a weighted random lottery with audit documentation. Assist with awards, grantee reporting, progress reporting, staff training, and system handoff.
  - Provide at least 70 office hours: 50 during the application phase and 20 during award and reporting. The scope also requires live sessions during both phases.
- **Key requirements:** U.S.-based support and data handling; encryption in transit and at rest; identity integration and access controls; malware protection; audit logging; backups and disaster recovery; vulnerability management; incident response; and safeguards for sensitive personally identifiable information and records retention.
- **OEMs, vendors, products, and part numbers:** No specific OEMs or vendors are identified, and no product part numbers or priced quantities are provided.

### Description

The County of San Diego is seeking quotes from firms to provide grant administration support services for Arts & Culture Opportunities. The anticipated contract term is an initial base period of one and a half years, with four one-year option periods. The solicitation includes a statement of work, task order process, sample task order form, IT security requirements, payment schedule, and draft agreement. Quotes are due November 3, 2026, prior to 5:00 p.m. San Diego time.

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