Small Business Procurement Initiative_11-2018 Attachment.pdf

This document is the Small Business Procurement Initiative Attachment for November 2018 issued by the State of California. The attachment outlines a statewide contract opportunity for a variety of products and services. The scope includes office supplies, janitorial equipment and supplies, vehicle parts, and other commodities. The contract has an initial term of three years with two optional one-year renewal periods. Responses are due on December 21, 2018, and a mandatory bidder's conference will be held on December 10, 2018. Contract awards are anticipated in February 2019.

The contract has small business set-aside requirements, with 25% of the total contract value designated for certified small businesses. Pricing will be based on a fixed markup over the supplier's cost. The current incumbent is ABC Supply Company, who has held the contract since 2015. Funding will come from various state and local agency budgets, with an expected total contract value of $50 million annually. Agencies are encouraged to use this contract to fulfill their small business participation goals.