DVBE/SB Small Business Participation (Set-Aside Opportunity)

This contract opportunity is a set-aside specifically for certified California Small Business, Microbusiness, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise entities to provide crane certification services under a subcontract arrangement with the California Department of Water Resources. The solicitation is open to eligible businesses that meet state certification requirements and is intended to promote participation from small and veteran-owned enterprises in critical infrastructure support functions. The opportunity is tied to the NAICS code 811310, which covers miscellaneous repair and maintenance services, and the work will be performed in support of state water resources operations, though specific locations are not detailed. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of September 1, 2026, with the opportunity posted on July 29, 2026. There is no solicitation number provided, and the type of set-aside is not explicitly defined, but the focus remains on enabling eligible small and veteran-owned businesses to compete for this subcontract. Participation requires valid state certifications, and all work must comply with applicable California regulatory standards for crane safety and certification. Further details and submission instructions can be accessed through the official California eProcurement portal.