County of San Diego Grant Administration Support Services for Arts & Culture Opportunities - RFQ 13379 (2026)
San Diego CountyCounty · San Diego, CA- Due
- Nov 3, 2026
- Due today
- Posted
- Oct 19, 2026
- Contract term
- 1.5 years
- Primary contact
- Julie Searight
- (858) 239-6334
The 30-second brief
The County of San Diego Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide grant administration support services for two new arts and culture grant programs: Artist Grants and Public Space Activation Grants. The scope of work includes developing and managing an online application website/portal, providing technical assistance, conducting outreach and applicant support, implementing screening, a 10-day cure period, priority tagging, and a weighted random draw/lottery mechanism. The contractor will also provide report templates, recipient agreement support, office hours, webinars, and final reporting. The initial base contract term is one and a half years, with four one-year option periods. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by October 23, 2026. Required insurance includes CGL, automobile liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, and cyber/information security liability.
Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social impact, cultural competency
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Summary
The County of San Diego Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office is seeking quotes from qualified firms to provide grant administration support services for two new arts and culture grant programs: Artist Grants and Public Space Activation Grants.
The scope of work includes developing and managing an online application website/portal, providing technical assistance, conducting outreach and applicant support, implementing screening, a 10-day cure period, priority tagging, and a weighted random draw/lottery mechanism. The contractor will also provide report templates, recipient agreement support, office hours, webinars, and final reporting. The initial base contract term is one and a half years, with four one-year option periods. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., with questions due by October 23, 2026. Required insurance includes CGL, automobile liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, and cyber/information security liability.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Technical merit
- Experience
- Capacity
- History of Offeror compliance
- Availability
- Price
- Sustainability and social impact
- Cultural competency
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600)
- Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
- Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
- Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620)
- Payment Schedule
- Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
- Confidential/Proprietary Information exhibit
- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Duration
- 66 months
- Scope location
- San Diego County, CA
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from San Diego County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 3, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. For questions, contact Julie Searight.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including San Diego County in CA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Julie Searight at (858) 239-6334. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of Offeror compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social impact, cultural competency" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego County?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1.5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 3, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600), Representations and Certifications form (PC601), Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610), Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620), Payment Schedule,. Review the full document from San Diego County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: San Diego County, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.