Local contractors and suppliers learn how to connect with county

Tracy DeFore

County of San Diego Communications Office

More than 100 local businesses and nonprofits attended an outreach event at the County Administration Center Monday, Oct. 3, to learn about working with the county’s Department of Purchasing and Contracting.

The county is one of the largest buyers in the region and spends about $2 billion a year to provide everything from pencils to entire new buildings.

“Because of our significant spend and the wide range of goods and services we procure, we are a major economic engine in the region. With such a large contract portfolio we’re always looki...