DVBE Subcontractor Participation

California’s Department of General Services is inviting DVBE-certified businesses to participate as subcontractors in envelope supply chain activities, including packaging, distribution, and co-manufacturing. This opportunity is open to businesses certified as Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and is designed to increase their involvement in state procurement processes. The solicitation does not specify a particular contract value or award structure but emphasizes the need for qualified DVBE partners to support statewide envelope logistics and production needs. The NAICS code 484220 indicates the focus is on truck transportation of freight, aligning with distribution logistics within the supply chain. Interested businesses must submit their responses by July 31, 2026, at 10:00 PM Pacific Time, following the posting date of July 15, 2026. Participation is facilitated through the Cal eProcure platform, with the opportunity listed under solicitation number 0000039469. While no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, the scope of work is statewide, allowing DVBEs to engage based on their operational capabilities and geographic reach. This initiative supports broader state goals to promote economic inclusion and enhance supplier diversity within essential procurement functions.