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Small Business Subcontracting Participation (DVBE/MBE/WBE/SB)

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This contract opportunity is open to certified small businesses, disabled veteran business enterprises, minority business enterprises, women business enterprises, and microbusinesses seeking to participate as subcontractors under a prime contract awarded by the California Department of Water Resources. Participants must commit to performing at least 25 percent of the subcontracted work and must engage in commercially useful functions that contribute meaningfully to the project’s execution. The North American Industry Classification System code for this opportunity is 541380, indicating it relates to other scientific and technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on August 3, 2026, with a response deadline of September 4, 2026, giving interested vendors approximately five weeks to prepare and submit their proposals. While no specific location is detailed for performance or agency office, the contract is administered through the California eProcure system, and all submissions must be completed via the provided online portal. Participation in this subcontracting opportunity supports state goals for inclusive economic development and increased contracting opportunities for underrepresented business groups.

General Info

Certified small and diverse businesses may subcontract for technical consulting services under California DWR, performing at least 25% of work.

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California Department of Water ResourcesView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Water Resources
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Opportunity for certified small, DVBE, MBE, WBE, or microbusinesses to fulfill at least 25% of subcontracted work under the prime contract, performing commercially useful functions.

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