Achievement of Excellence in Procurement 2018 Award Winner

Purchasing and Contracting

Outreach Workshops

The County of San Diego will be participating at the following event:

Event: 8th Annual Veteran and Small Business Summit brought to you by SWVBRC

Location: Moreno Valley Conference Center, 14075 Frederick St., Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Date and Time: February 26, 2019, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Event: 2019 Department of Navy Gold Coast

Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, Room 24A/B (upper level)
Date and Time: July 24, 2019, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Presentation on "Doing Business with the County of San Diego.

Location: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W. Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101, Exhibit Halls E, F and G.
Date and Time: July 25 and 26, 2019, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration: http://www.navygoldcoast.org/register/
Early Bird pricing ends February 28, 2019.

The Department of Purchasing and Contracting also sponsors a series of vendor outreach workshops.

Events: 2019 Doing Business with the County of San Diego
Procurement Outreach Workshops for Local and Small Businesses
Location: 5560 Overland Avenue, Suite 270, Conference Room C, San Diego, CA 92123
Dates and Times: May 10, August 9, and November 8, 10:00 - 11:00 AM

BuyNet

The primary way to participate in County business opportunities.
An interactive online Procurement Application for suppliers interested in doing business with the County of San Diego.
The way for a supplier to register, receive email notifications, download documents, respond to solicitations, or view awarded contracts.

Vision

The Department of Purchasing and Contracting will deliver World-Class Procurement Services, focused on County Departments' (Customer) needs, while providing value-added business advice with outstanding Customer service and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

Mission

The Department of Purchasing and Contracting (DPC) operates to provide County Departments (Customer) and other associated organizations outstanding procurement support necessary to meet their operational missions and objectives.

Our procurement services are aligned with our Customer's organizations and are focused on:

Acquiring high quality goods and services, as required and defined by the County Departments.
Securing services within the schedule and time periods needed by the County Department.
Purchase of goods and services at fair and reasonable prices; under contract terms which represent the best interest of the County.

Procurement of goods and services will be completed in compliance with all applicable laws, policies and regulations in a manner that supports the best interests of the County.

DPC is committed to transparency and accountability of all purchasing and contracting transactions, and making all contracting opportunities available to qualified businesses which can best meet the County's needs.

Core Philosophy and Values

Conduct County procurement with the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and compliance.
Provide outstanding customer services to Customers, Contractors, and residents.
Be proactive and listen to the needs of our Customers and Contractors.
Provide expert knowledge and advice of best business practices, procurement processes, and in conformance with laws/regulations.