File an Appeal on State Small Business and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Certification
Applicants that have received a certification denial, revocation or a suspension notification from state contracting can file an appeal on the decision.
The certification appeal process allows applicants to oppose the decision(s) regarding their firm's certification within 30 calendar days. Applicants or certified firms who would like to file an appeal of a decision, must follow the instructions below.
CERTIFICATION APPEAL INSTRUCTIONS
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Step 1 - Select an Appeal Document
Select and complete the appropriate appeal document from the list of forms below.
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Step 2 - Statement of Facts
Prepare a written statement of facts supporting the appeal request including supporting documentation.
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Step 3 - Submit Appeal Package
Submit the completed appeal package within 30 calendar days from the date of the notification by either mail or fax to:
Department of General Services
Office of Small Business and DVBE Services
707 Third Street, 1st Floor, Room 400 MS 210
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Fax: (916) 375-4950
Forms
Authority
- SB Regulations Sections 1896.18, 1896.20 & 1896.22
- DVBE Regulations Sections 1896.95-97
- Military & Veterans Code Sections 999, 999.2, 999.5 & 999.9
- Small Business Appeals: Government Code Sections 14837, 14839, 14839.1, 14840, 14842, 14842.5, 14843
- DVBE Appeals: Government Code Sections 12651, 14600, 14615, 14837(e), 14839(g), 14842, 14842.5(a) & 14842.5(d)
- Public Contract Code Section 10115.10
CONTACT
Department of General Services
Procurement Division
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Phone: (916) 375-4940
Email: OSDSHelp@dgs.ca.gov