Independent Audit of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E Franchise)

The City of San Diego Department of General Services is soliciting proposals for an independent audit of San Diego Gas & Electric’s performance under the Gas and Electric Franchise agreements awarded in July 2021. The audit period covers July 8, 2025, through July 7, 2027, with the possibility of extension to July 7, 2029, to assess SDG&E’s compliance with all terms and conditions of the franchise obligations. The audit is to be conducted by a qualified firm and must result in a comprehensive evaluation of SDG&E’s adherence to the franchise agreements, with findings delivered in a formal report. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PlanetBids portal by the deadline of August 19, 2026, and must include an authorized electronic signature using Adobe Sign, DocuSign, or a scanned signature page. If the electronic submission lacks a valid electronic signature, the City may require a hard copy prior to contract execution. File submissions are limited to 150MB per document, and proposers are advised to avoid last-minute uploads due to potential technical issues. The work is performance-based within San Diego, California, and all audit activities relate directly to SDG&E’s operations under the city’s franchises. No specific evaluation factors, pricing details, contract type, or formal contract clauses are disclosed in the solicitation materials, suggesting that proposers are expected to define their methodology, approach, and pricing within their responses. The contracting office is managed by the Purchasing & Contracting Department, with Oscar Garcia serving as the primary point of contact. No socioeconomic set-asides, federal appropriation data, invoicing systems, or inspection protocols are specified, and no representations or certifications from offerors are required to be submitted with the proposal.