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California SB/DVBE Procurement Pathways

California agencies may have opportunities to work with certified Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise providers through procurement pathways that support competition, responsiveness, and supplier diversity.

OKF Expert is a dba of eGovernment.ai, a California-certified Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.

Potential Engagement Types

Engagement Type Example Use
Discovery Engagement Workflow audit, records-source mapping, governance assessment
Knowledge Bundle Development Creation of structured policies, procedures, reference libraries, and AI-ready content
Training Engagement Staff readiness, responsible AI awareness, policy compliance, and adoption support
Pilot Project Controlled implementation of an AI-supported workflow or knowledge-delivery solution
Consulting Support Procurement planning, requirements development, market research, and implementation strategy
Subcontracting or Teaming Support for larger public-sector technology, records, training, or AI projects

Procurement Considerations

Each agency should follow its own procurement rules, delegation authority, thresholds, competition requirements, and approval procedures.

Potential buyers should consult the appropriate agency procurement office, contracting officer, legal counsel, or purchasing authority before initiating an engagement.

Why a Tightly Scoped Engagement Can Help

A focused engagement may allow an agency to:

Example Scopes

Important Disclaimer

This page is informational and does not provide legal, procurement, contracting, or compliance advice.

Agency buyers should consult their internal procurement and legal authorities regarding applicable requirements.