Small Business and DVBE Participation Support

This contract opportunity supports the California State University, Sacramento’s commitment to increasing participation from certified Small Businesses and Disadvantaged Vendor Business Enterprises by offering subcontracting roles to meet mandated involvement thresholds. A minimum of 3% of the contract value must be allocated to DVBEs, and bidders who include Small Businesses receive a 5% bid preference, incentivizing meaningful and verifiable engagement with these certified entities. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 238210, which pertains to electrical contracting, and is open to eligible contractors seeking to fulfill participation goals on state-funded projects. Responses are due by June 11, 2026, and interested parties must register and submit proposals through the CalE-Procure portal. The solicitation is administered by the California State University system and does not include specific location details for performance, indicating that work may be dispersed across multiple campus sites or facilities under the university’s jurisdiction. There is no formal set-aside designation, meaning the contract is open to all eligible contractors, but preference is given to those who incorporate certified Small Businesses and DVBEs as subcontractors. Suppliers and contractors are expected to demonstrate clear plans for compliance with participation requirements, including documentation of certifications and subcontractor commitments, to be eligible for award consideration. The opportunity serves as a strategic mechanism to advance diversity and economic inclusion in public infrastructure and construction projects administered by the university.