Purchasing and Contracting

     

County of San Diego Outreach Events and Workshops:

October:       
11 Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm Event: Be The Best! Women in Business Expo
      Location: SDG&E Innovation Center, 4760 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego, CA 92117
      Registration
       
16 Wednesday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Event: Supplier Diversity Fair
      Location: Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice. 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
      Registration
       
16 Wednesday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Event: Meet the Primes
      Location: Balboa Park Club Ballroom, 2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101
      Registration
       
17 Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event: Innovate Up - Introduction to Government Contracting
      Location: El Cajon Business Improvement Association | 5003 Imperial Ave, Suite 114-A, San Diego CA 92105
      Registration
       
24 Thursday 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Event: Innovate Up - Innovation Bootcamp
      Location: Diamond Business Association, 5006 Imperial Ave, Suite 114-A, San Diego CA 92113
      Registration
       
30 Wednesday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Event: Procurement & Resource Fair
      Location: Balboa Park Club Ballroom, 2150 Pan American Road West, San Diego, CA 92101
      Registration
       

November:		      
8 Friday 10:00 am - 11:00 am Event: 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
      Registration

 

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.