Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program

CAL FIRE recognizes that allowing certified SBs and DVBEs the opportunity to participate in state procurement efforts means local tax dollars are channeled back into local communities, which continuously stimulates California's economy. CAL FIRE’s SB/DVBE Program, alongside its departmental buyers, are dedicated to meeting and/or exceeding the mandated 25% SB and 3% DVBE requirements as outlined in Executive Orders D-37-01, D-43-01, and S-02-06.

Benefits of Registering as a SB and/or DVBE
Having one or multiple certifications can benefit your business as the state of California provides preferences and incentives to certified vendors when submitting bids on solicitations for goods and/or services. Registering to be a certified SB and/or DVBE brings significant visibility to your business through the State’s online marketplace, Cal eProcure. This platform is where State buyers go to locate certified SBs and/or DVBEs and where State entities (including CAL FIRE) advertise solicitations for goods and/or services.

Helpful Hints
Getting certified is free of charge and can be done online by visiting the Department of General Services' Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) webpage. For an educational video on certification instructions, please view the Department of General Services' “Small Business Certification” video.

To locate current CAL FIRE solicitations, go to Cal eProcure and enter “3540” in the Department field. You do not have to hold an active certification/registration to search for solicitations or create a vendor profile in Cal eProcure.