Procurement Division

Procurement Division

The California Department of General Services Procurement Division sets state procurement policies, provides purchasing services and training to state and local governmental entities, and certifies small and/or disabled veteran businesses to do business with the state.

Learn how to do business with the State of California

Businesses can register, apply for certifications, learn how to post ads, access leveraged procurement agreements, and more.

Find bid opportunities

Current bid opportunities for businesses are posted in the California State Contracts Register (CSCR). Search for bid opportunities on Cal eProcure.

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Find an acquisition method to purchase goods and services

Public agencies can search for Leveraged Procurement Agreements, statewide contracts, Master agreements and more. Learn about our innovative procurement solutions.

Discover Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Tips, tools, and resources for buyers and insight for suppliers on how the state views green products and businesses.

Office of Small Business & Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises

OSDS commits to helping small, diverse, and disabled veteran businesses thrive by assisting businesses with certification and access to procurement opportunities through outreach, education, and advocacy. OSDS also works with state departments and agencies to meet the 25% participation goal of 25% of their contract dollars with California certified small businesses and 3% with disabled veteran business enterprises.

Disparity Study

Exciting Announcement: State Contracting Disparity Study Launch!

Upcoming Events

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Resources for Businesses

Business with the State

How to do business with the State of California
TACPA Vendor Training Video

New Training Video for Vendors
Upcoming Solicitations

View the List of Upcoming Solicitations.
Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Certifications for State Contracting

Apply for or re-apply for certification as a Small Business, Small Business for Public Works and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.
United Nations Standard Products & Service Code (UNSPSC)

Classify goods and services with the UNSPSC.
SB/DVBE Emergency Registry – Certified Businesses

Register to provide state departments quick access to goods and services during an emergency
California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)

Apply to become a CMAS supplier.

Resources for California State Agencies and Departments

California Procurement and Contracting Academy Courses

Learn about the different courses offered by the California Procurement and Contracting Academy.
List of State Agencies with Approved Purchasing Authority

Each state agency is granted purchasing authority to a specific Tier. View list of state agencies that have been granted purchasing authority
Management Memos

Management or policy information for state departments.
Non-Competitively-Bid-Contracts-Portal

View non-competitively bid (NCB) contract types and lean how to submit a justification request.
One Time Acquisition

The Procurement Division's One-Time Acquisitions (OTA) Unit conducts procurements on behalf of state departments for purchases that exceed a department's delegated purchasing authority
Model Contract Language

Required language for solicitations and contracts
Contracting Best Practices for State Departments

Buyers and small business (SB) and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) advocates can learn best practices to support the inclusion of SBs and DVBEs in state procurement
SB/DVBE Emergency Registry – State Department

Find California certified businesses to quickly procure goods and services during an emergency

Resources for All Public Agencies

Leveraged Procurement Agreements

State and local agencies can search for LPAs such as cooperative agreements, statewide commodity contracts, statewide food contracts, master agreements, software licensing program contracts, state price schedules, and California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS)
Digital Permitting Tool LPAs

State and Local Governmental Agencies can access Digital Permitting Tools through the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS), Software Licensing Program (SLP), and Technology, Digital and Data Consulting Master Service Agreement (TDDC MSA).

California State Government's Marketplace

Go to Cal eProcure to register your business and find bidding opportunities on California state contracts.

Go to Cal eProcure

State Contracts Index Listing

The State Contracts Index Listing contains high level contract information and links to Cal eProcure LPA details

State Contracts Index Listing

Broadcast Bulletins

DGS sponsored updates on policy, events, contracts and FI$Cal

Broadcast Bulletins

State Contracting Manual

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

State Contracting Manual