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This section provides important forms and information for vendors interested in doing business with the City of San Diego Purchasing & Contracting Department.
Vendor Registration & Notification
The City uses a fully automated web-based vendor registration and bid management system (PlanetBidsTM) to post and distribute all formal solicitations released by the Purchasing & Contracting Department.
To receive automatic announcements and download solicitations from the City and avail of other key features and benefits at no cost, register through the City's vendor portal. If your company prefers not to register at this time, you can still view a current listing of solicitations here. However, you must be registered to submit bids.
If you have any difficulty registering on the vendor portal, contact technical support personnel by clicking the Help link or visiting the General Questions page.
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. Visit the City's Living Wage Program website for additional information on requirements and applicability.
Prevailing Wage Requirements
The federal Davis-Bacon Act and state labor laws ensure equitable pay. State law concerning prevailing wages can be found in the California Department of Industrial Relations Code of Regulations, Title 8. Visit the City's Prevailing Wage Program website for additional information on requirements and applicability.
Highest Wage Rate Applies
The contractor is required to pay the highest applicable wage rate where more than one wage rate applies.
Insurance and Bonding
The City of San Diego requires vendors to submit evidence of adequate insurance and bond coverage, regardless of the dollar amount of the project, prior to performance of work or services on City property.
Business Tax Certificate
The City of San Diego requires vendors to comply with Section 31.0301 of the San Diego Municipal Code regarding business taxes. Visit the City's Business Tax Program website for additional information on requirements and related processes.
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 (PDF), which outlines the responsibilities of the Purchasing & Contracting Department, and Chapter 2, Article 2, Division 32 (PDF) of the Municipal Code, which describes when contracts may be entered into and whether a contract must be competitively bid.