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Qualified individuals can apply for certification as a Shotcrete Special Inspector through the Division of the State Architect (DSA) by establishing eligibility and passing the examination.

Suppliers who are interested in becoming the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contractor can submit the application to the CMAS unit.

Testing laboratories can apply to the Division of the State Architect (DSA) for evaluation and acceptance to provide construction material testing and special inspection services on projects under DSA jurisdiction.

Suppliers interested in Small Business (SB), Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification can apply, re-apply or access their profiles.

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

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

Non-federal organizations in the state that are eligible to receive federal surplus personal property for their business and operational needs can apply or renew as a donee through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management.

Any person interested in becoming a vendor to provide mobile equipment and repair services for state vehicles can apply through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM).

Government travelers can book their flight, train, car rental and hotel using a one-stop-shop booking tool and/or the state’s contracted travel agency.

Schools can obtain surplus state and federal personal property for sale at a fraction of the original cost through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM). 

California public K–12 schools, community colleges, and state-owned and leased essential services buildings must obtain certification of construction from the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Parties can access instructions and links to forms related to continuing a mediation, due process hearing, or a prehearing conference.

California state and local agencies are able to contract with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) for administrative law judge services, including administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution processes.

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.

Vendors doing business with the Department of General Services (DGS) can check the status of a payment by sending an email to OFSPSASPaymentInquiries@dgs.ca.gov

State agencies can request to have their confidential paper and plastic records securely destructed with the highest industry standards by trained personnel at the State Records Center. 

State agencies seeking expertise to perform financial functions in FI$Cal can enroll in the Department of General Services’ (DGS) accounting services on a fee-for-service basis by contacting the Office of Fiscal Services’ Contracted Fiscal Services (CFS) section.

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.

State agencies in FI$Cal can enroll in the Department of General Services (DGS) budgeting services on a fee-for-service basis by contacting the Office of Fiscal Services’ Budgets and Planning Services section.

State agencies and local government agencies are eligible to participate in the State’s CAL-Card Program.

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

State and local government agencies including cities, counties, special districts, universities, community colleges, and K-12 school districts can benefit from lower travel costs by enrolling in the Statewide Travel Program.  By taking advantage of the state’s purchasing power and competitively bid contracts, government agencies can gain access to some of the most cost-effective rates and fares for business travel.   

State and local government agencies can enroll to pay for fuel purchases while using government vehicles and long-term commercial vehicle rentals through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management’s WEX Fuel Card Program.

Persons and other authorized entities can file a Public Works Contract Arbitration complaint with the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) by following the instructions below. 

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