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! 


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    In-Person and Virtual Open-House Workshop Time Options

    The County of San Diego's Office of Emergency Services and Department of Purchasing and Contracting will be hosting an Emergency Contracting Workshop for Community-Based Organizations and Small Businesses. The purpose of the workshop will be to familiarize local organizations and businesses with the process of contracting with the County of San Diego during emergencies and disasters. Completion of the workshop does not guarantee that a contract will be awarded. This form will allow us to choose the best time for people to attend. This form will close on Thursday October 30, at 11:59 p.m.

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    Emergency Contracting Open House

    Community-Based Organizations and Small Businesses are invited to an Emergency Contracting Open House

    Join the Office of Emergency Services and Department of Purchasing and Contracting for an overview of the County's contracting process during emergencies and disaster.

    Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

    9 - 10AM

    County of San Diego Operations Center
    5530 Overland Ave, Room 124
    San Diego, CA 92123

    Virtual opportunities to participate are also available. Details will be emailed once you register. 

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


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