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California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)

Program Requirements for solicitations exempt from mandatory participation

(Revision Date 6/12/15)

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.

The DVBE participation requirements are waived for this solicitation; however, CalVet encourages bidders to subcontract with DVBEs and report participation on the DVBE Participation in Exempt Contracts and GSPD-05-105 forms.

INTRODUCTION: 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 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.

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

STATE:

Contact the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD), Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS), to obtain a list of certified DVBEs by telephone at (916) 322-5060 for the 24-hour automated telephone system or (916) 375-4940 for the receptionist during normal business hours. This information can also be obtained by searching the online database at www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus. Begin by selecting Certified Firm Inquiry Services and then search by using either the Keyword Search or the Standard Query options.

FEDERAL:

Search the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Central Contractor Registration (CCR) on-line database at www.ccr.gov/ to identify potential DVBEs and click on the "Dynamic Small Business Search" button. Search options and information are provided on the CCR Dynamic Small Business Search site. First time users should click on the “help” button for detailed instructions.

LOCAL:

For a list of local DVBE organizations, please refer to the DVBE Resource Packet that may be accessed online (www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus - select “DVBE Resource Packet”) or obtain a hardcopy by requesting it from DGS-PD Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (see the Resources & Information page provided herein).

RESOURCES AND INFORMATION

For questions regarding bid documentation requirements, contact the contracting official at the awarding department for this solicitation. The Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) publishes a Resource Packet to assist bidders in meeting these contract requirements. To obtain this list, please contact the DGS-PD Office of Small Business and DVBE Services and request the “DVBE Resource Packet.”

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA):

Use the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) on-line database.

Internet contact only –Database: www.ccr.gov/.

FOR:

Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses in California (Remember to verify each DVBE’s California certification.)

List of potential DVBE subcontractors

DGS-PD Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) 707 Third Street, Room 1-400, West Sacramento, CA 95605

Website: www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus 24-hour automated information

& document requests: (916) 322-5060

Receptionist: (916) 375-4940

Fax: (916) 375-4950

FOR:

· Directory of Certified DVBEs

· Certification Applications

· Certification Information

· Certification Status, Concerns

DGS-PD Office of Small Business and DVBE Services

707 Third Street, Room 1-400, West Sacramento, CA 95605

Voice, 8 am-5 pm: (800) 559-5529

Fax: (916) 375-4597

FOR:

· DVBE Program Participation Requirements

· DVBE Program Info. and Statewide Policy

· DVBE Resource Packet

· DVBE Business Utilization Plan

· Small Business/DVBE Advocates

Commercially Useful Function Definition

California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 1896.61(l):

The term "DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier" means any person or entity that satisfies the ownership (or management) and control requirements of §1896.61(f); is certified in accordance with §1896.70; and provides services or goods that contribute to the fulfillment of the contract requirements by performing a commercially useful function.

As defined in MVC §999, a person or an entity is deemed to perform a "commercially useful function" if a person or entity does all of the following:

· Is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work of the contract.

· Carries out the obligation by actually performing, managing, or supervising the work involved.

· Performs work that is normal for its business services and functions.

· Is not further subcontracting a portion of the work that is greater than that expected to be subcontracted by normal industry practices.

A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier will not be considered to perform a commercially useful function if the contractor's, subcontractor's, or supplier's role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of disabled veteran business enterprise participation.