Purchasing & Contracting
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Vendor Information
This section provides important forms and information for vendors interested in doing business with the City of San Diego Purchasing & Contracting Department.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy Information
Notice to Contractors dated Dec. 2, 2021- Ordinance No. O-21398 dated Nov. 29, 2021
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Face Covering Requirement to Enter City Facilities
Vendor Registration & Notification
The City has an agreement with PlanetBidsTM to announce and distribute all solicitations released by the Purchasing & Contracting Department. To receive automatic announcements and download solicitations from the City of San Diego, at no cost, register with PlanetBids below or send an email to support@planetbids.com. If your company does not want to register with PlanetBids, a current listing of PlanetBids solicitations is available for viewing.
General Terms and Provisions of Purchase
General Provisions are the legally binding clauses that are part of any contract or purchase order.
- General Contract Terms and Provisions dated Jan. 16, 2020
Labor Compliance
Living Wage Ordinance
San Diego Municipal Code, Division 42 ( Living Wage Ordinance) requires covered employers and their subcontractors to pay a wage sufficient for a full-time worker to meet basic needs and avoid economic hardship.
Prevailing Wage Requirements
The Federal Davis-Bacon Act and state labor laws ensure equitable pay. State law concerning prevailing wages can be found at the California Department of Industrial Relations Code of Regulations, Title 8.
Highest Wage Rate Applies
Contractor is required to pay the highest applicable wage rate where more than one wage rate applies.
Legal Authority
For legal documents that govern the bidding requirements of the City of San Diego, please refer to City Charter Article V, Section 35 , which outlines the responsibilities of the Purchasing & Contracting Department, and Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 32 of the Municipal Code, which describes when contracts may be entered into and whether a contract must be competitively bid.