DVBE and Small Business Subcontracting Participation

Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and small businesses must perform a commercially useful function in the delivery of goods or services under this subcontracting agreement, ensuring genuine participation rather than nominal involvement. The prime contractor is required to utilize only those DVBEs that are formally listed in their submitted bid, and any pass-through arrangements where the certified business merely acts as a conduit without executing a meaningful role are strictly prohibited. This requirement is designed to promote authentic economic opportunity and ensure that the intended benefits of the program reach the intended participants. The contract is governed under NAICS code 325510 and issued by the California Department of Food & Agriculture, with a solicitation response deadline of July 21, 2026. While the specific location of performance and point of contact details are not provided, the agreement is accessible through the CalE-Procure portal and is intended to advance the inclusion of certified small and disadvantaged businesses in California state contracting activities. Compliance with these participation rules is mandatory for contract award and execution.