Resources

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

State agencies are audited by the Office of Audit Services (OAS) to determine whether compliance with requirements contained in delegations or exemptions granted by the Department of General Services (DGS) is met.

Any party may make a motion to consolidate two or more cases when the cases involve the same parties and facts. “Consolidate” means to combine the cases so that there is only one hearing. This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on motions to consolidate different cases.

Locate resources on the Division of the State Architect’s (DSA) construction oversight on public K–12 schools, community college and essential services construction projects.

Locate resources on the primary functions of the Division of the State Architect (DSA): project review, construction oversight and certification.

The Real Estate Leasing and Planning Section (RELPS) is a full-service real estate office. The leasing office assists state agencies with their real estate-related needs. The planning office offers space planning and interior design services. The State portfolio is comprised of four regions: Northern, Sacramento, Central, and Southern. Each region has a leasing and planning unit manager. The Lease Management Unit under the Regional Portfolio Management Section services existing leases for all four regions.

Any party may make a motion to postpone the dates for a prehearing conference or hearing.  Asking OAH to postpone dates is called a "Request for Continuance."  This section contains a sample of how some judges have ruled on requests for continuance.

Access a copy of the Special Education Division's Contract for Interpreter Services

State agencies that contract with the Department of Energy Laboratories can view model contract language.

Government employee resources on travel service contracts administered by the Statewide Travel Program.

View Frequently Asked Questions regarding DGS Management Memo 11-01 Cost-effective Reuse of Surplus Furniture.

Learn how to employ the Division of the State Architect (DSA) services and find other resources that prepare public schools for re-opening.

The general public may view a list of Active Arbitrator Panel members for the Office of Administrative Hearings’ Public Works Contract Arbitration Program (PWCA).

The Facilities Management Division (FMD) currently provides Custodial services to 61 State-owned buildings and over 200 full-to-partial services buildings statewide.

The Customer Service Center (CSC) is a 24-hour one-stop-shop for FMD customers statewide.

State, federal, county and city agencies can contact their customer service representative within the Office of State Publishing (OSP) for all of their project needs.

Information on the funding status of Architecture Revolving Fund (ARF) projects.

Access interactive dashboards and  most recent quarterly data reports for the Special Education division.

Access annual caseload statistics and hearing time frame reports to the California State Legislature and case-related data reports.

DSA publishes lists and databases for the public regarding programs that support or are related to the programs we administer.

State agencies are audited by the Office of Audit Services (OAS) to determine that procurement transactions are being conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions of a department’s purchasing authority delegation agreements with the Department of General Services (DGS).

Leveraging demand response to improve grid reliability by reducing energy use and achieving lower building energy costs.

Client agencies can find current construction cost index for California by the Real Estate Services Division. 

Small businesses (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) who want to do contract with the Department of General Services’ (DGS) can learn how the department is committed to supporting them through its participation goals. 

Learn about DGS' plans for its portfolio of state-owned office buildings.