DVBEDeclarationsNarrativeForUse.doc

This is a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Declarations guidance document issued by the State of California in September 2009 for use in state procurement processes. The document outlines the requirement for certified DVBEs to submit the STD.843 declaration form when responding to competitive solicitations and requests for offers, or when obtaining participation of California certified DVBE subcontractors for rental equipment. The declaration form must be completed prior to contract award, and all original signatures from disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers must be retained in the procurement file following purchase document award.

The purpose of the DVBE declaration requirement is to prevent certified contractors from using their DVBE status to obtain state funds while functioning solely as brokers or agents without providing genuine services. The STD.843 form requires submission of the DVBE's Federal Tax Information Number to enable state verification that the contractor is not operating as an equipment broker and is therefore legitimately entitled to DVBE status benefits. This declaration process applies to the California state procurement system and is implemented across competitive solicitations to maintain the integrity of the DVBE program and ensure state funds support genuine disabled veteran-owned businesses.