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DIVERSE EMERGING VENDOR OUTREACH PROGRAM [DEVO]

Vendor Registration Program

Every year millions of dollars are spent on goods and services by public agencies. To ensure that small and emerging businesses are able to participate in the procurement process, the Diverse Emerging Vendor Outreach Program (DEVO) was created by the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SDCHCC) and the City of San Diego Purchasing Division.

Frequently Asked Questions

What public agencies support the DEVO program?

To increase the participation levels of small and emerging businesses in the procurement process for the City of San Diego, San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego Convention Center, San Diego Unified Port of San Diego, and the Metropolitan Water District have partnered to support the DEVO program.

What businesses are eligible?

Small and emerging businesses as well as micro-enterprises may be eligible.

Micro-enterprise: Business with five or fewer employees, including owner. Business owners must meet specific standards including, but not limited to, HUD income levels, residence location, head of household status, and family size. Applicants may be asked to provide proof of eligibility.

Small Business: Business smaller than the median size business within that North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code as measured by its employment, business receipts, or business assets.

Emerging Small Businesses: Business concern whose size is no larger than 50% of the numerical size standard to the NAICS code assigned to the contracting opportunity.

If you are not sure whether your business is eligible, look up your company size on the SBA list at https://eweb1.sba.gov/naics/dsp_naicssearch2.cfm or you can call the Hispanic Chamber at 619-702-0790.

How can a business participate?

By filling out the DEVO registration form and mailing it to the SDCHCC. One may also visit www.sdchcc.com, and click on the Vendor Outreach link.

What kind of businesses are in the DEVO database?

These public agencies buy a variety of products, and need different services. The 1400+ vendor database ranges from: landscapers, plumbers, printers, janitorial suppliers, caterers, furnishings, office equipment, boat equipment, photographers, restaurant equipment, and many more.

How long has the DEVO program been in operation? What have been the results?

The DEVO program has been in operation since July of 2001. From July 2001 through December 2004 reports show that over $55 million dollars have been generated and over 5,000 purchase orders have been awarded to 624 DEVO certified businesses.

Your participation will entitle you to additional information and services. But you can't participate if you don't register.