Small Business / DVBE Participation Coordination

The contract requires the bidder to serve as a certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise to meet state-mandated participation targets on the PPM project, ensuring a commercially useful function is performed throughout the scope of work. This subcontract is tied to a state agency initiative under CAL FIRE and is governed by the NAICS code 541511, indicating the nature of the services involves computer systems design and related activities. Participation must be meaningful and verifiable, contributing directly to the project’s objectives rather than serving as a passive or administrative role. The solicitation is open for responses until August 26, 2026, with the posting date set for August 5, 2026, and is accessible through the California eProcurement portal. While specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the contract emphasizes compliance with state certification requirements and active engagement in delivering services tied to the PPM project. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their certified status and prove their capacity to execute substantive tasks that align with the project’s goals, ensuring the state’s diversity and inclusion objectives are met through tangible contributions.