Small Business & DVBE Outreach and Compliance Support

The contract seeks to support compliance with California’s state socioeconomic goals by facilitating outreach to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises and Certified Small Businesses to encourage their participation in subcontracting opportunities. The contractor will be responsible for proactively engaging these certified firms, ensuring their inclusion in relevant projects, and maintaining thorough documentation that demonstrates active and meaningful subcontracting participation in alignment with state requirements. This effort is critical to meeting state-mandated diversity and inclusion targets within publicly funded initiatives. This solicitation falls under NAICS code 561300 and is managed by the California Arts Council, with performance based in Sacramento. The contract is classified as a subcontract, and while no specific set-aside type is indicated, the focus remains squarely on advancing opportunities for small and veteran-owned businesses. Interested parties must respond by the deadline of July 3, 2026, and the opportunity is publicly accessible through the CalEProcure portal. The expectation is for the selected provider to implement proactive outreach strategies and ensure accurate, auditable records that reflect genuine and compliant engagement with DVBE and CSB-certified entities.