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State agencies can obtain assistance with submitting a required Late Payment Penalty Paid Report (LPPPR) due every year by Sept. 30.

Those who would like to file a complaint to Office of SB/DVBE Services regarding its program can receive assistance.

State agencies may request to substitute a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) for another when work, as specified in a contract, cannot be completed.

Nonprofit organizations can apply for or re-apply for their nonprofit recognition.

Any vendor whose bid is over $100,000 may apply for Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference. TACPA provides 5 to 9 percent preferences for a California business that is located in the qualified zone.

Nonprofit organizations can apply for or re-apply for their Nonprofit Veteran Service Agency (NVSA) certification.

Applicants that have received a certification denial, revocation or a suspension notification from state contracting can file an appeal on the decision.

State department safety coordinators and personnel must take Basic Safety Training within one year of appointment. The training is also available to safety officers and coordinators of other public entities on a space-available basis.

Members of the news media may request information about the department and records through the Office of Public Affairs.

Any person can make a public records request from the Department of General Services (DGS) that are not exempt from disclosure by statute or other authority. DGS has transitioned to GovQA as intake for requests for public records as of July 1, 2024.&...

State agencies can enroll in Defensive Driver Training (DDT) that was developed to help reduce the number, severity, and cost of vehicle-related collisions.

Private building owners (or lessors) have potential opportunities to lease their real property to the state of California.

Governmental clients in state-owned facilities can utilize services through special repair, operations, and maintenance programs.

State agencies can request environmental and historical consulting services for their building in preparation for environmental review and planning documents for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)...

State department or agencies seeking the authority to perform alterations to an existing state-owned facility may request the Delegation of Public Works Projects (Form 23).

State-owned real property identified as excess to the programmatic needs of the controlling department is listed online for state use or for sale to local agencies, affordable housing sponsors, and the public pursuant to...

State agencies can obtain real property appraisal-related services through the Department of General Services (DGS).  

State agencies can request planning services in privately leased space from dedicated space planners in their region.

State agencies can obtain real property acquisition services subject to State Public Works Board Approval, Transactional Services, and Real Estate Title Due Diligence Analysis through the Real Property Services Section.

Departments that wish to declare a state-owned real property as excess to their future needs can contact the Asset Enhancement/Surplus Sales (AE/SS) Unit.

State agencies and the general public may access the Statewide Property Inventory (SPI) database of all real property and leases held by the state, which is mandated by Government Code 11011.15.

State agencies can request leasing services from dedicated real estate officers in their region to find space in privately owned buildings that meets their needs.

Client state agencies can request specialized project management services at various stages of project delivery.

State agencies can request construction supervision, inspection and management to ensure projects utilizing public funds are built per the approved plans and specifications, meet the quality and performance specified, and meet applicable codes and ...

State agencies can utilize specialized services, including site investigation and monitoring, infrastructure studies, budget package preparation, and estimating.