Build your Bidding Potential Through Certification.
California State Certifications:
Special bidding opportunities exist in the state of California for businesses that qualify.
To apply or re-apply for certification as a Small Business (SBE), Small Business for Public Works (SB-PW), or Disabled Veteran-Owned (DVBE) Business, visit the Department of General Services (DGS), or contact: 1-916-375-4940 or OSDShelp@dgs.ca.gov
To apply or re-apply for certification as a Minority-Owned, Women-Owned, Persons with Disabilities-Owned, or Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Owned Business, visit The Supplier Clearinghouse or contact: 1-562-325-8685 or info@thesupplierclearinghouse.com
** SBE/DVBE: Have your DOCUMENTS REVIEWED FOR COMPLIANCE by a program manager before submitting your bid! This free service is offered by the Department of Water Resources. Contact the SBE/DVBE Program Manager for this service.
California Capital- Apex Accelerator - a Northern California Government Contracting Assistance Organization
Federal Certifications:
Special bidding opportunities exist among federal projects for business that qualify.
Step 1: Register your company at the federal System for Award Management website (SAM.gov) (obtain your Entity ID, set up your profile, select classifications, etc.)
Step 2: Select your eligible certification categories in your profile that match up with what you will apply for in the next step, via the Small Business Administration (SBA) website. 8(a) Business (for socially & economically disadvantaged business owners, HUBZone (for businesses in historically underutilized zones), WOSB / EDWOSB (for women-owned and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses), SDVOSB (for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses)
Step 3: Complete your formal application for your certification(s) through the Small Business Administration (SBA) website. Be sure to maintain status by monitoring requirements
** Federal SBA Assistance Organizations in Northern California
** Visit BidRank RFP Analyzer tool for a FREE COMPLIANCE CHECK on your federal bid package!
Federal Construction Bidding Overview (from Scalabid- an independent paid service provider)