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Shaping the future of state procurement by designing and delivering training that builds the skills and knowledge of procurement professionals across California, improving efficiency and effectiveness of statewide procurement practices.

Access usage (rebate) reports for state and local agencies for the previous two calendar years and for the current calendar year.

State agencies encountering payment issues using a CAL-Card can learn the process for a resolution. 

Review the process for reporting a CAL-Card lost or stolen, or if a fraudulent charge was made. 

State and Local Governmental Agencies can access professional consulting services through the current Technology, Digital and Data Consulting (TDDC) MSA, formerly IT Consulting MSA, which is detailed below.

Access purchasing standards supported by DGS geared for procurement professionals, suppliers, state and local government agencies in meeting their EPP goals, assistance with technical areas of procurement, performance, environmental standards and ...

State agencies can receive payment assistance on invoices for work completed in accordance with the Prompt Payment Program, which include payments due on a contract awarded to a certified small business or nonprofit organization.

Visualize Certified Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms and their state procurement information on a map of California’s disadvantaged communities.

View non-competitively bid (NCB) contract types processed by the Department of General Services and learn how to submit a justification request.

Any person who would like to see the statewide procurement data can access dashboards.

Learn about the portal to access bid opportunities with the state of California. 

Tax payers can access current and historical procurement records for the State of California.

Our EPP Training Program is designed to equip purchasing professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to select goods and services that have minimal impacts on both the environment and human health.

State and Local Governmental Agencies can access Digital Permitting Tools through the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), Software Licensing Program (SLP), and Technology, Digital and Data Consulting Master Service Agreement (TDDC MSA).

Upcoming rate change to the Purchasing Surcharge, effective July 1, 2022

Public contract code 11800-11804 mandates DGS post an annual reporting beginning July 1, 2021 through July 1, 2023 of marketing and outreach advertising materials purchases executed by California State Departments.

Buyers and small business (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) advocates can learn best practices to support the inclusion of SBs and DVBEs in state procurement.

View current and upcoming regulations revisions affecting Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). 

UNSPSC is a global, multi-sector standard for accurately classifying goods and services.

The State Contracting Manual (SCM) provides direction for use of required language for solicitations and contracts. This page contains the following resources:

• Bidder Instructions
• General Provisions
• Special Provisions

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State and local government employees interested in purchasing zero emission or hybrid electric vehicles for personal use can learn about the discount offers from several contracted dealers in the interest of expanding the California marketplace for ...

Learn about the role of the DSA in proposing changes to the building code regulations related to access compliance for public buildings, public accommodations, commercial buildings and public housing.

Stakeholders can view information on Proposition 2, the Kindergarten through Grade 12 Schools and Local Community College Public Education Facilities Modernization, Repair, and Safety Bond Act of 2024.