Arts and Culture Grant Administration Support

The County of San Diego is seeking grant administration support for two arts and culture grant programs, including online application platform management, applicant assistance, outreach, eligibility screening, and weighted lottery administration.

San Diego County > Department of Purchasing and Contracting


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BPM013379
Nov 04, 2026 01:00 AM
Oct 19, 2026 03:30 PM
1 year 6 months base + 4 × 1 year options
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julie.searight@sdcounty.ca.gov
+18585056367
5560 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA, USA
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Description

The County seeks a contractor to administer components of the application, award, and reporting phases for two new arts and culture grant programs. Work includes developing and managing a County-branded online application platform; applicant outreach and multilingual, accessible technical assistance; application screening and remediation; priority tagging and a weighted random-draw process; awardee support; and reporting, documentation, and staff training. The programs anticipate approximately 100–200 recipients for the artist grants and 25–100 recipients for the public-space activation grants. The response must include a technical approach, proposed project team and resumes, experience examples, references, pricing, and acceptance of the draft agreement. The solicitation also requires completed County forms, including the Offeror’s Cover Page and Representations and Certifications. Quotes must be uploaded through BuyNet, with email or physical/electronic media accepted only if the vendor cannot submit through the portal. The initial contract term is 18 months, with four one-year options.

Classification Codes
NAICS813219Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
PSCR699Other Administrative Support Services
Smart Codes
grant administration servicesonline grant application platformgrant applicant outreach
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 19, 2026 10:30 PM-RFQ Open Date
Oct 24, 2026 12:00 AM-Questions Due
Nov 04, 2026 01:00 AM-Quote Submission Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Workers’ Compensation
  • Employer’s Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors & Omissions) — $2,000,000.00
  • Cyber/Information Security Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $2,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Location
Local Preference:Local Preference
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