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View frequently asked questions received by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) on compliance.

Learn about resources from state agencies regarding disability access compliance for businesses and consumers. 

View a list of top ten alleged construction-related ADA violations compiled by the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA). 

Note: Represents only copies of legal complaints received from attorneys adhering to California Civil Code ...

View list of state agencies that have been granted purchasing authority.

Purchasing Authority Round Table (PART) members are a consortium of various state agencies procurement management. The goals of PART are promoting open communication and collaboration between state department procurement management and the DGS ...

Certification of Payment Options – Military & Veterans Code §§999.5 and 999.7(a) (SB588)

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 publicly funded Local government agencies learn the benefits and eligibility requirements of the commercial VISA card services offered by the State of California’s CAL-Card Program.

CAL-Card contract, program and basic purchasing questions and answers are provided for participating state and local government agencies.

Agency CAL-Card program implementation process and training support for governmental agencies wishing to or are participating in the CAL-Card Program.

Learn about the different courses offered by the California Procurement and Contracting Academy.

Learn more about the entry-level Basic Acquisition Certificate (BAC) that introduces new California state procurement professionals to the world of purchasing IT and Non-IT goods and services. 

Receive up to 20 hours of acquisitions-related continuing education for supervisorial employees

Intermediate acquisition courses provide a wealth of knowledge for state procurement professionals. 

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.

State and local agencies participating in the CAL-Card Program should use the following contractor resources to assist customers in identifying the requisite customer support.

State agencies can learn about the restrictions and exclusions for selected merchants under the CAL-Card Program. 

View the following checklist as a sample guide that may help avoid some common errors by state agencies that can result in a claim cut or return.

View GS $Mart FAQs, Financing Information, and Terminology

All certified firms doing business with the state can learn how to perform a commercially useful function (CUF), which is a requirement. 

Small businesses (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) can learn about laws and sanctions imposed on contractors for specified periods of time under certain circumstances.

State agencies can find ineligible businesses that are prohibited from contracting with public entities from this list.

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.