Small Business / DVBE Subcontracting Participation

Certified Small, Micro, or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs) are eligible to serve as subcontractors on contracts awarded by the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation, provided they perform a commercially useful function that contributes meaningfully to the project. This opportunity is designed to help prime contractors meet state-mandated participation goals for disadvantaged businesses, ensuring DVBEs have equitable access to state-funded work. The solicitation is open to eligible subcontractors seeking to engage in services under NAICS code 561720, which covers janitorial and cleaning services, and participation is tied to the agency’s commitment to fostering inclusive economic development through certified minority and veteran-owned businesses. Subcontractors must respond by the deadline of August 19, 2026, and should be prepared to document their certification status and ability to deliver the required services. While the specific contract value and scope are not detailed, the opportunity is linked to a broader procurement initiative managed by the California state government, with all activities expected to take place within California. Interested parties should register and submit proposals through the official eProcurement portal by the stated deadline to be considered for inclusion in the subcontracting plan. No award has yet been made, and eligibility is contingent upon active DVBE certification and demonstrable commercial utility in the scope of work.