Doing Business with CDCR
Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SBDVBE)
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) realizes the importance of a high level of small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation in procurement and contracting.
The following are CDCR's small business and DVBE policy statements:
Small Business Policy
It is the commitment and policy of CDCR to provide small businesses with the opportunity to participate in service, commodity and construction contracts to the maximum extent feasible in the performance of contracts and subcontracts.
Further, it is the policy of CDCR to provide information and assistance to small businesses relative to certification, benefits and partnership with other State of California agencies and departments.
DVBE Policy
In accordance with Public Contract Code Section 10115 et seq., it is the policy of CDCR to achieve the legislatively established goal for the participation of DVBE in service, commodity and construction contracts to the maximum extent feasible. The CDCR and its Contractors shall ensure that DVBE firms have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts.
The legislatively established goal for DVBE participation goal is three (3) percent of the total annual contract dollar amount. The potential contractor is required to either:
- meet the DVBE participation goal, or
- make a good faith effort (GFE) to meet the goal, or
- submit a copy of "Notice of an Approved DVBE Business Utilization Plan."
Compliance documentation must be submitted prior to contract execution. In awarding the contract, the CDCR will evaluate the potential contractor's responsiveness to the DVBE goal, GFE, and/or DVBE Business Utilization Plan.
Small Business and DVBE Advocates
The CDCR's Small Business and DVBE Advocates assist certified small businesses and DVBEs in participating in Departmental contracting and procurement processes. Each CDCR adult institution and juvenile facility has a Small Business and DVBE Advocate. To request a complete list of CDCR's advocates, please call or e-mail your request to Kevin Childers.
For more information about CDCR's Small Business and DVBE Program contact:
Albert Rivas, Small Business Liaison and Small Business and DVBE Advocate
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Office of Business Services
Phone (916) 229-5037
Fax (916) 229-5127
Email: Albert Rivas
In addition, following are links to the California Department of General Services' website which provides a wealth of pertinent information for small businesses and DVBEs:
- Selling to the State - Learn how California government acquires goods, services, and information technology.
- State Contracts - Learn about the California State Contracts Register.
- Small Business and DVBE Services - Learn more about California's Small Business and DVBE Services.
- California Small Business Certification - Learn how to become a certified small business.
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification - Learn how to become a certified DVBE.