Overview
California is the largest state procurement market in the US. The Department of General Services manages statewide contracts, but individual agencies also buy independently for specialized needs.
Procurement Portal
Cal eProcure
Official state procurement system for California
Top Contract Categories
IT servicesHealthcareTransportationProfessional services
Practical tip
California's Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certifications provide a 5% bid preference. SB certification also qualifies you for contracts up to $250,000 that are set aside exclusively for small businesses.