Small & DVBE Business Utilization Compliance

This contract requires strict adherence to California’s Small Business, Minority-Owned Business, Women-Owned Business, and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation mandates, with a focus on proactive outreach and comprehensive subcontracting planning to ensure compliance. The work is tied to a subcontract under the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and falls under NAICS code 541611, indicating it involves management consulting services, likely supporting environmental or wildlife program administration. Participation goals must be met through intentional engagement with certified diverse suppliers, including documented efforts to identify, solicit, and award portions of the work to eligible businesses. Performance is expected to align with state-mandated utilization targets, and all efforts must be fully traceable and verifiable to demonstrate adherence to California’s affirmative action and equity requirements. The contract’s performance location is in Alameda, and responses must be submitted by June 4, 2026, with the solicitation posted on the CalE procure platform. While no specific set-aside designation is listed, the obligation to meet DVBE and other diverse business participation benchmarks is central to award consideration and ongoing compliance. Failure to meet outreach and subcontracting goals may result in penalties or contract termination.