RFQ - as-needed geographic information system analysis and spatial technology support services (reserved for small local businesses)

The County of San Diego, Planning and Development Services Department, is requesting quotations for as-needed Geographic Information System analysis and spatial technology support services under RFQ 13094, with quotes due October 28, 2026. This solicitation is reserved exclusively for Small Local Businesses as defined in County Board Policy B-53.

The scope encompasses professional GIS technical expertise including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal support; GIS programming; automated batch job processing; and data analysis services. Work is performed either on-site at the County's Planning and Development Services office at 5500 Overland Avenue, San Diego, California 92123, or remotely as appropriate. Labor classifications include GIS Technician, GIS Analyst, Senior GIS Analyst, and GIS Developer, with estimated quantities ranging from 10 to 1,580 hours per classification across the initial term and option periods.

The contract structure comprises an initial one-year base period followed by four optional one-year renewal periods and up to six additional months in incremental options. Pricing is based on fixed hourly rates with fully burdened labor rates. No maximum contract value is stated in the source documents.

Offerors must maintain $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability and $2,000,000 Professional Liability insurance coverage, comply with California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 18662 regarding nonresident withholding, and submit W-9 forms if selected. The contractor must implement criminal background checks for all workforce members, maintain confidentiality of County information, and preserve records for five years following final payment.

Questions are due October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. No formal bidders conference or site visit is scheduled. The County anticipates funding individual task orders through competitive quotation processes and reserves the right to award to multiple contractors or withhold award entirely.