RFQ - professional services for strategic planning report

The County of San Diego, Department of San Diego County Fire, is requesting quotations for professional services to develop a comprehensive strategic planning report, with quotes due September 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and questions due September 16, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. This is a fixed-price contract with an initial term of one year (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and options to extend for up to six additional months.

The scope includes document reviews, workforce optimization assessments, systems-based workflow analysis, stakeholder engagement sessions, survey administration, and development of a five-year strategic plan. Deliverables are a Board-ready presentation, public-facing summary document, 100 printed copies of the final strategic plan, and electronic files in an agreed-upon format. Optional as-needed services for additional implementation planning, quarterly check-ins, and supplementary printed copies are available at unit rates to be specified by the contractor.

Offerors must provide two verifiable business references for similar projects completed within the past five years and confirm acceptance of the County's draft agreement and insurance requirements. All contractors must comply with County policies regarding ethical business standards, background checks, drug and alcohol-free workplace requirements, and artificial intelligence usage.

The County anticipates evaluating quotes based on technical merit, experience, capacity, price, cultural competency, and sustainability considerations. Compensation is fixed-price, to be determined upon County review and acceptance of deliverables and the proposed payment structure. Submissions are accepted electronically through BuyNet or via alternative methods if necessary. Katrina McDonald is the designated Procurement Contracting Officer.