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Subcontracting and Small Business Participation (DVBE/SB Incentives)

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State & Local

Submission Closed07/30/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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California Department of Transportation is inviting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and small businesses to participate as subcontractors on upcoming projects through a program that provides financial incentives to prime contractors for verified participation. The initiative is designed to increase opportunities for DVBE and small business involvement in state transportation contracts by rewarding prime contractors with bid incentives based on documented levels of subcontracting engagement. The opportunity is open for response until July 30, 2026, with participation focused on work to be performed in Kern County, and is intended to promote economic inclusion and foster growth among underrepresented business communities. Participation requires verification of subcontractor status and compliance with state-certified DVBE and small business criteria, and interested parties are directed to the official procurement portal for further details and submission instructions.

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California DOT offers bid incentives to prime contractors hiring verified DVBE and small subcontractors in Kern County until July 30, 2026.

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Kern, CA, USA

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 15

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Response DeadlineJul 30

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Submission Closed

07/30/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyCalifornia Department of Transportation

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Opportunity for DVBE and Small Businesses to participate as subcontractors with bid incentives for primes based on verified participation.

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