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San Diego County - As-Needed Commissary Items - RFB 13400 (2026)

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Due
Dec 1, 2026
33 days left
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Contract term
1 year
Primary contact
Carlos Benitez
(858) 505-6367

The 30-second brief

What they're buying

The County of San Diego is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide as-needed commissary items for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. The solicitation includes a wide range of food, snacks, candy, beverages, personal care items, and toiletries, such as candy bars, chips, tuna pouches, coffee, soap, shampoo, and stationery supplies. The contract term is an initial period of one year with four one-year option periods. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Award will be based on the price per line item.

What you must deliver

As-needed commissary items including snacks, Candy, Food pouches, Beverages, Personal care items, And toiletries as listed in Exhibit C - Payment Schedule.

How it's scored

Price per line item

33 days left to submitDue Dec 1

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Summary

The County of San Diego is seeking bids from qualified firms to provide as-needed commissary items for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office.

The solicitation includes a wide range of food, snacks, candy, beverages, personal care items, and toiletries, such as candy bars, chips, tuna pouches, coffee, soap, shampoo, and stationery supplies. The contract term is an initial period of one year with four one-year option periods. Bids are due by December 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Questions are due by October 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Award will be based on the price per line item.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Price per line item

REQUIRED DELIVERABLES

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  • As-needed commissary items including snacks
  • Candy
  • Food pouches
  • Beverages
  • Personal care items
  • Toiletries as listed in Exhibit C - Payment Schedule

REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS

4
  • Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600)
  • Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
  • Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
  • Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620)
Submit to
https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
Duration
12 months
Scope location
San Diego, California

Questions about this BID

How do I respond to this Bid from San Diego County?

Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/. For questions, contact Carlos Benitez.

Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?

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 Bid 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 Carlos Benitez at (858) 505-6367. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.

What are the key deliverables?

The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: As-needed commissary items including snacks, Candy, Food pouches, Beverages, Personal care items, And toiletries as listed in Exhibit C - Payment Schedule.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.

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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: "Price per line item" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.

Where can I find more RFPs from San Diego County?

All active and historical solicitations from San Diego County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, San Diego County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.

What is the contract term for this solicitation?

The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.

Is this solicitation still open for submissions?

Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 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 Bid?

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). 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, California. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.

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