Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

22100.7 Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises Standard Contract Language

• Unless specifically exempt, the following standard DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises contract language shall be included in all contracts:

• Over $15,000

  • “Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises) Conditions”

    • To the best of the Contractor’s ability, the Contractor shall fulfill his/her obligations in dispensing that portion of the contract amount to the DVBEs as identified in the reply to the DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises Mandatory Participation Requirements. Said reply by reference is a part of this contract and is on file and available for review Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the contracting location.

    • Contractor agrees that the State or its delegate will have the right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to performance of the contract. Contractor agrees to provide the State or its delegate with any relevant information requested and shall permit the State or its delegate access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours to interview employees, inspect and copy such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with PCCPublic Contract Code Section 10115 et seq. and CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.60 et seq. Contractor further agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years after final payment under the contract.”

• $15,000 or Less

  • “Contractor agrees that, in the event the contract is amended to exceed $15,000, Contractor shall comply with CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s DVBEDisabled Veteran Business Enterprises participation goals as set forth in PCCPublic Contract Code Section 10115(c).”