How to bid on temporary housing for the City of San Diego

What the City is buying

The City of San Diego’s Risk Management Department seeks a contractor to provide short-term and extended-stay lodging for residents displaced by City infrastructure incidents, such as water main breaks or sewer backups.

Housing must be arranged on demand, starting immediately and continuing while each resident’s property is being restored. This may suit lodging providers able to arrange both prompt stays and longer occupancy.

Key date and deadline

The RFP was published October 23, 2026. Responses are due November 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation is identified as 10090533-27-S.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is relevant to lodging and accommodation providers that can serve displaced residents with short-term and extended stays. The stated category is food_agriculture, but the described work is temporary housing.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on the City’s PlanetBids portal to review the scope, dates, and document list. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a “confirm you are human” check before the page loads.

Register a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of San Diego to download the documents, receive addenda, and submit your response electronically.

Prepare a clear, practical response

Explain how your lodging service can arrange immediate accommodation and support continued occupancy while a resident’s home is restored. Address both short-term and extended-stay needs.

Review all solicitation documents and addenda, follow the requested response format, and check that every required item is included before submitting. Make sure your electronic response is sent before the stated deadline.