San Diego County Community Needs Assessment - HIV - RFQ 13488 (2026)
San Diego CountyCounty · San Diego, CA- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Nov 13, 2026
- Contract term
- 0.42 years
- Primary contact
- Kashif Shaheed
- (858) 394-5855
The 30-second brief
The County of San Diego, Department of Public Health Services HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch (HSHB) is seeking quotes for a community needs assessment evaluating the medical, service, and support needs of persons living with and vulnerable to HIV in San Diego County. The contractor will deploy and promote a community needs assessment survey to at least 1,000 individuals living with and vulnerable to HIV, provide survey completion incentives, synthesize and analyze results, and develop a written report and presentation. The contract term is an initial period of five (5) months with a maximum annual cost of $75,000, funded by the CDC High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs. Submission deadline is December 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions are due by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Implementation and communications plan; Community needs assessment survey deployment to 1, 000 individuals; Survey completion incentives ($20 value); Draft report and presentation; Written report and presentation of survey findings; Monthly progress reports
Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social/environmental impact, cultural competency
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Summary
The County of San Diego, Department of Public Health Services HIV, STD and Hepatitis Branch (HSHB) is seeking quotes for a community needs assessment evaluating the medical, service, and support needs of persons living with and vulnerable to HIV in San Diego County.
The contractor will deploy and promote a community needs assessment survey to at least 1,000 individuals living with and vulnerable to HIV, provide survey completion incentives, synthesize and analyze results, and develop a written report and presentation. The contract term is an initial period of five (5) months with a maximum annual cost of $75,000, funded by the CDC High-Impact HIV Prevention and Surveillance Programs. Submission deadline is December 1, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Questions are due by November 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Technical merit
- Experience
- Capacity
- History of compliance
- Availability
- Price
- Sustainability and social/environmental impact
- Cultural competency
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
6- Implementation and communications plan
- Community needs assessment survey deployment to 1, 000 individuals
- Survey completion incentives ($20 value)
- Draft report and presentation
- Written report and presentation of survey findings
- Monthly progress reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- Offeror’s Cover Page (PC600)
- Representations and Certifications form (PC601)
- Small-Local Business Self-Certification Form (PC610)
- Nondisclosure Indemnification Agreement (PC620) (if applicable)
- Payment Schedule
- HHSA Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Plan
- Submit to
- https://sdbuynet.sandiegocounty.gov/
- Duration
- 5 months
- Scope location
- San Diego, 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 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 Kashif Shaheed.
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 Kashif Shaheed at (858) 394-5855. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Implementation and communications plan; Community needs assessment survey deployment to 1, 000 individuals; Survey completion incentives ($20 value); Draft report and presentation; Written report and presentation of survey findings; Monthly progress reports. 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: "Technical merit, experience, capacity, history of compliance, availability, price, sustainability and social/environmental 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?
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 0.42 years. 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 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) (if applicable), Pa. 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, CA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
