Emergency Contracts

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The County is committed to helping communities prepare for and recover after a disaster. The County turns to multiple resources to help serve residents and organizations. Often, this includes contracting with outside vendors. Contractors may provide: 

  • Community preparedness support such as training

  • Helping the community recover after a disaster, such as providing temporary food and shelter

The County is gathering community feedback to improve its emergency contracts. This feedback will inform emergency contracts including qualification requirements and the types of work contractors will do to better serve communities across the region.

Background 

The County Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overall county response to disasters. OES handles: 

  • Alerting and notifying agencies during a disaster

  • Coordinating all agencies that respond

  • Ensuring resources are available and used in times of a disaster

  • Developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters

  • Developing and providing preparedness materials for the public

How can you take part in the process to improve emergency contracts?  

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site

  • Share the information with others

  • Attend meetings and contribute to conversations

  • Speak up! Don’t hesitate to ask questions

  • We look forward to hearing from you! 


The County is committed to helping communities prepare for and recover after a disaster. The County turns to multiple resources to help serve residents and organizations. Often, this includes contracting with outside vendors. Contractors may provide: 

  • Community preparedness support such as training

  • Helping the community recover after a disaster, such as providing temporary food and shelter

The County is gathering community feedback to improve its emergency contracts. This feedback will inform emergency contracts including qualification requirements and the types of work contractors will do to better serve communities across the region.

Background 

The County Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overall county response to disasters. OES handles: 

  • Alerting and notifying agencies during a disaster

  • Coordinating all agencies that respond

  • Ensuring resources are available and used in times of a disaster

  • Developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters

  • Developing and providing preparedness materials for the public

How can you take part in the process to improve emergency contracts?  

  • Stay informed by reviewing the information on this site

  • Share the information with others

  • Attend meetings and contribute to conversations

  • Speak up! Don’t hesitate to ask questions

  • We look forward to hearing from you! 


  • 12/3/25: In-Person and Virtual Open-House Workshop

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded.

    Community-Based Organizations and Small Businesses were invited to an Emergency Contracting Open House on Wed. Dec. 3rd. to:

    • Learn about the County's Emergency Contracts process, and how you can contract with the County during an emergency
    • Learn about the County's Office of Emergency Services and Department of Purchasing and Contracting
    • Ask questions

    If you missed the event, you can still look at the PowerPoint slides and reach out via the Q&A tool if you have any questions.

    *Completion of the workshop did/does not guarantee that a contract will be awarded.*

  • 11/17/25: Doing Business with the County - Made Easier

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded. Participants were invited to:

    • Join us for an empowering event designed for small businesses and nonprofits ready to work with the County of San Diego.
    • Learn how new policies are removing barriers, explore real opportunities, and get step-by-step guidance on navigating the procurement process, including a live demo in the procurement portal.
    • Network with County departments and support organizations.

    More information can be found at our partner websites:

  • 11/17/25: Virtual Info Session for Potential Contractors: As-Needed Community-Based Case Management Request for Quotation

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded. Participants were invited to:

    If you missed the event, you can view the presentation here or online on BuyNet.

    Monday, November 17, 2025

    10:00 a.m.

  • 10/23/25: Virtual Industry Day: Learn About Emergency Contracts

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded. Participants were invited to:

    • Learn about the County's Emergency Contracts
    • Provide feedback on how the County can better serve communities through Emergency Contracts
    • Ask questions

    If you missed the event, you can view the presentation here.

    Tuesday, October 23

    10:00 a.m.

  • 10/21/25: Virtual Industry Day: Learn About Emergency Contracts

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded. Participants were invited to:

    • Learn about the County's Emergency Contracts
    • Provide feedback on how the County can better serve communities through Emergency Contracts
    • Ask questions

    If you missed the event, you can view the presentation here.

    Tuesday, October 21

    1:00 p.m.

  • 10/14/25: Virtual Info Session for Potential Contractors

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    CLOSED: This event has concluded.

    This event has concluded. Participants were invited to:

    If you missed the event, you can view the presentation here or online on BuyNet.

    Tuesday, October 14

    11:00 a.m.

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