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RFQ - SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION FOR PROCUREMENT (STEP) PROGRAM
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The County of San Diego is soliciting quotes for the Support, Training, and Education for Procurement (STEP) Program, which provides technical assistance to local small businesses and small nonprofit organizations to help the County achieve its goal of directing 25 percent of annual contract spend to small-local businesses. The selected contractor will be responsible for administering the program, which includes maintaining and enhancing an online resource library with instructional videos and toolkits, developing a comprehensive marketing and outreach plan, and providing individualized technical assistance and workshops in virtual, in-person, or hybrid formats. All digital materials must comply with County branding and accessibility standards, and services must be available in Spanish and other requested languages. The contract features an initial term from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, with options to extend for one-year increments through September 30, 2031, and additional short-term incremental options. The estimated annual contract value is between 120,000 and 150,000 dollars, with a maximum cap of 145,000 dollars per year. Payment is structured through a combination of lump sum implementation services and monthly administration fees, with individual workshops handled via as-needed task orders. The County will award the contract based on best value, evaluating factors such as technical merit, experience, capacity, price, cultural competency, and sustainability impact. Contractors must adhere to strict insurance requirements, including Commercial General Liability of 2 million dollars per occurrence and Professional Liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Performance is monitored through monthly progress reports and a comprehensive reporting plan, with payments contingent upon the availability of funding and County approval of substantiated invoices. The agreement is governed by the laws of the State of California and includes standard provisions for termination for default or convenience and non-exclusivity.
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San Diego, CA, USASet-Aside
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