New Explainer Video: California DGS Procurement Division

Dive into our latest explainer video as the Sheehy Strategy Group sheds light on the pivotal role played by the California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division. Managing the state's hefty $12 billion annual expenditure on goods and services, this division streamlines procurement, promotes small and veteran-owned businesses, and ensures adherence to legal and ethical standards. Learn how the DGS Procurement Division simplifies state contracting, offering insights into leveraged procurement vehicles like CMAS.

California DGS Procurement Division

The California Department of General Services DGS Procurement Division is a crucial component of the state government responsible for managing procurement and contracting activities. Its primary functions include overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for state agencies, managing and monitoring state contracts, promoting small businesses and disabled veteran businesses' participation, conducting strategic sourcing initiatives, facilitating technology procurement, and providing guidance on contracting policies. The procurement division helps eligible state contractors to utilize leveraged procurement vehicles such as the California Multiple Awards System or CMAS and many other contract vehicles making doing business with the state easier and less bureaucratic.

The division plays a pivotal role in ensuring that state agencies follow public contracting requirements, and that they have access to necessary resources while upholding legal and ethical standards in the procurement process, contributing to transparency and efficiency in the California state government's operations. When necessary, the procurement division will audit state department practices to make sure public contracting rules are being followed properly and that there is adequate competition to ensure good pricing options for the state. The division maintains the eProcurement database that makes current bid opportunities available to state contractors.

For those seeking to navigate complex government procurements or expand their state business ventures, learn more at sheehystrategygroup.com/procurement.