The County of San Diego buys about $2 billion in goods and services each year.

Here are some examples of things we buy. You can search contracts to see a complete list.

Construction, engineering, and maintenance 

  • Civil engineering and consulting 
  • Surveying services 
  • Architectural engineering 
  • Design consulting 
  • Park construction 
  • Landscape maintenance 
  • Vegetation management for fire prevention 
  • Road repair, maintenance and construction 
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair 
  • Airport maintenance  
  • Painting 
  • Roofing  
  • Electrical services 
  • Janitorial services and sanitation products 

Health and social services 

  • Alcohol and drug treatment, including residential 
  • Mental health treatment 
  • Childhood obesity prevention 
  • HIV testing and treatment 
  • Homelessness assistance 
  • Meals for older adults 
  • Youth and family support 

Goods 

  • Cars, trucks, and many specialty vehicles 
  • Electronics and audiovisual equipment 
  • Furniture  

Public safety 

  • Legal process servers 
  • Fire extinguishing equipment 
  • Firefighter safety gear 
  • Crime survivor support 
  • Tactical gear and safety equipment 

Food services 

  • Food  
  • Equipment to prepare and serve food 

Training  

  • Job training 
  • Educational instructors 

Entertainment 

  • Entertainers, for performances at County events 
Page last updated October 2, 2026