Small Business and DVBE Subcontracting Participation Opportunity

Certified Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, Small Business, and Microbusiness entities are invited to participate as subcontractors or suppliers under a procurement opportunity managed by the California Highway Patrol. Participation in this solicitation may enable the prime contractor to qualify for a 5% bid reduction, creating an incentive for prime contractors to engage qualified small and disadvantaged businesses. The NAICS code 238160 indicates the work is related to plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contracting, with performance expected to occur in Mojave, California, at ZIP code 93501. The opportunity is open for responses until August 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM, and interested parties must submit their information through the provided online portal by the deadline to be considered for inclusion in prime contractor proposals. There is no formal set-aside designation specified, but the structure encourages collaboration with certified small and veteran-owned businesses to meet state procurement goals.