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

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

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.

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

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.

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

State departments can access frequently asked questions about the Procurement Division’s Software Licensing Program (SLP). Extensive software discounts are negotiated with major software publishers that are then passed on to the state through ...

State agencies can follow guided steps on how to use statewide contracts.

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

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

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

State employees can access resources to assist them with moving household goods, including transportation and carrier rates.

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

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

State agencies, the University of California and California State University Systems, construction materials industries, and other interested parties can learn more about the limits placed on the embodied carbon of construction materials used in ...

Access policies, procedures and legislation outlined in the State Contracting Manual (SCM).

Find resources to support your certified small business or disabled veteran business enterprise pursue contract opportunities with the state of California.

View GS $Mart FAQs, Financing Information, and Terminology

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.

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.

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

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

Please refer to the Department of ...

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 ...

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.