Frequently Asked Questions

Interested suppliers may register on our BuyNet web site.

Registration Instructions

BuyNet is an interactive web site for suppliers interested in doing business with the County of San Diego. BuyNet allows you to register, view solicitations, receive notifications of new solicitations that may be of interest to you, download solicitation attachments, respond to Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitations, and view award notices.

The San Diego Daily Transcript maintains a regional calendar of  Upcoming Construction Projects

The County's DVBE program is established in the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Policy B-39a .  Certification and participation information is available through the State of California Office of Small Business Certification and Resources.  Additional information is available through the San Diego Elite DVBE network and the  California DVBE Alliance.

Federal Stimulus (Recovery Act) Information

The County of San Diego does not require a business license, but cities within the County may require a business license when conducting business within the city limits.  The County of San Diego does require registration of a Fictitious Business Name, when applicable.    See Business Licenses for more information.

Yes.  The guide presents a road map of the managed competition process with procedures for identifying the most economical and efficient way(s) to provide County services. 

Managed Competition Guide

• Attachment A:  Glossary of Terms
• Attachment B:  Managed Competition Checklist
• Attachment C:  Employee Organization Participation Plan
• Attachment D:  Function/Activity Data Compilation - Example
• Attachment E:  Function/Activity Data Compilation Worksheet
• Attachment F:  Staffing Analysis Worksheet
• Attachment G:  Task B Screening Results Worksheet
• Attachment H:  Completed Narrative Form for Task C - Example