Small and Diverse Business Enterprise Participation

The contract invites certified small, local, disabled veteran, and community-based businesses to participate as subcontractors on a project managed by the Internal Services Department of California, with performance centered in Los Angeles. Eligible businesses are encouraged to engage in subcontracting opportunities tied to NAICS code 541611, which relates to administrative management and general management consulting services. Participation requires compliance with reporting and verification protocols to ensure that certified entities are meaningfully involved in the work. There is no set-aside designation specified, but the emphasis is on fostering inclusion and economic opportunity for designated underserved business groups. All interested parties must submit responses by July 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM, with the solicitation posted on June 26, 2026, to provide sufficient time for preparation and submission. The contracting entity is not providing a direct point of contact, and the physical address details for the office are not specified, but the place of performance is clearly identified as Los Angeles. Interested businesses must access the official portal through the provided UI link to obtain full details and submit their proposals. While the type of set-aside is not defined, the structure of the opportunity is deliberately designed to promote outreach to small and diverse businesses, with enforcement mechanisms in place to validate participation and adherence to certification criteria. Failure to meet reporting and verification requirements could result in disqualification or loss of subcontracting eligibility.