Specifications

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ALIFORNIA DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE)
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ROGRAM REQUIREMENTS – NOT FOR GOODS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(Revision Date 09/03/09)
Please read the requirements and instructions carefully before you begin.
AUTHORITY. The Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Goal Program for State
contracts is established in Public Contract Code (PCC), §10115 et seq., Military and Veterans Code
(MVC), §999 et seq., and California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 2, §1896.60 et seq.
Recent
legislation has modified the program significantly in that a bidder may no
longer demonstrate compliance with program requirements by performing a
“good faith effort” (GFE).
The minimum DVBE participation percentage (goal) is 3% for this solicitation unless another
percentage is specified in the solicitation. A DVBE incentive will be given to bidders who provide
DVBE participation, unless stated elsewhere in the solicitation that the DVBE incentive has been waived.
INTRODUCTION. The bidder must complete the identified form to comply with this solicitation’s DVBE
program requirements. Bids or proposals (hereafter called “bids”) that fail to submit the required form
and fully document and meet the DVBE program requirement shall be considered non-
responsive.
Information submitted by the intended awardee to comply with this solicitation’s DVBE requirements will
be verified by the State. If evidence of an alleged violation is found during the verification process, the
State shall initiate an investigation, in accordance with the requirements of the PCC §10115, et seq., and
MVC §999 et seq., and follow the investigatory procedures required by the 2 CCR §1896.80. Contractors
found to be in violation of certain provisions may be subject to loss of certification, penalties and/or
contract termination.
Only State of California, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS), certified DVBEs
(hereafter called “DVBE”) who perform a commercially useful function relevant to this solicitation, may
be used to satisfy the DVBE program requirements. The criteria and definition for performing a
commercially useful function are contained herein on the page entitled Resources & Information.
Bidders are to verify each DVBE subcontractor’s certification with OSDS to ensure DVBE eligibility.
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. These instructions contain information about the
DVBE program requirements, bidder responsibilities, and the DVBE Bid Incentive. Bidders are
responsible for thorough review and compliance with these instructions.
To meet the DVBE program requirements, bidders must complete and fully document compliance
with the following:
Commitment to full DVBE participation - For a bidder who is a DVBE or who is able to meet the
commitment to use identified certified DVBE(s) to fulfill the full DVBE participation goal.
Bid 6000001312
State of California
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