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Compliance Option A:
Finding a DVBE to Perform the Percent of Work Specified in the Contract
DGS-PD, Office of Small Business and DVBE Certification (OSDC, formerly OSBCR and OSMB) maintains a database of certified DVBEs. The database is available in three formats:
- A printed list, updated monthly which can be mailed upon request; and
- An online list, updated monthly, which can be viewed online or downloaded to your computer; and
- An Internet database, which can be searched on-line.
If you have Internet access, you can use the online database to meet all your bidding and documentation requirements; you do not need to request a printed list.
About the Printed DVBE List…
- The printed list of DVBEs is updated monthly. Be sure you have the most current list.
- OSDC will gladly mail you the list, but cannot fax it because it is too long.
- Request a copy of the most current, printed DVBE list at (916) 375-4940 or (800) 559-5529.
About the Online DVBE List …
- The online list of certified DVBEs is updated monthly.
- There are separate lists for suppliers of services, goods and construction.
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About the Online DVBE Database…
There are two query systems available:
- Standard Query: This database is "real-time," meaning that the minute a DVBE firm is certified, that firm is entered into the database and will appear in an online database query. It allows specific queries, based on the type of firms you're looking for and the area of the state in which you're searching.
- Keyword Search Query: This database is updated daily. It allows you to search for DVBE firms by entering keywords. Also, as with the Standard
Query, it allows specific queries, based on the type of firms you're looking for and the area of the state in which you're searching.
How To Use the DVBE Database
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http://www.pd.dgs.ca.gov/smbus |
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Certified Firm Inquiry Services Standard Query |
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Search for Certified Firms by Certification Type, Business Type, SIC Code, and/or Location |
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| Select "Certification Type" |
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| Select one or more "Business Type" |
The choices are:
- Construction
- Manufacturer
- Non-Manufacturer
- Service
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Firms are certified by one or more of these four Business Types, depending on the type of services or goods the firm offers. |
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the gray button labeled "Continue" |
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| Select up to three "Major Industry SIC Code(s)," depending on your needs |
The Major Industry SIC Code(s) from which you may choose will vary, based on the Business Type you chose earlier.
[hold down the "control" key on your keyboard to select multiple Major Industry SIC Code(s).] |
SIC (or "Standard Industrial Codes") are codes used to identify the type of service or product the vendor offers.
All certified firms (nonconstruction) have told us that they provide a product or service in one or more of these Major Industry SIC Code(s).
Certified construction firms are not classified with SIC codes. Instead, construction firms are classified by the type of construction license they were granted by California's Contractors State License Board. |
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the gray button labeled "Continue" |
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| Select one or more "Line of Business SIC Code(s)" |
The Line of Business SIC Code(s) from which you may choose will vary, based on the Major Industry SIC Code(s) you chose earlier.
[hold down the "control" key on your keyboard to select multiple Line of Business SIC Code(s)] |
All certified firms (nonconstruction) have told us that they provide a product or service in one or more of these Line of Business SIC Code(s).
The Line of Business SIC Code(s) listing for certified construction firms contains all license types offered by California's Contractors State License Board. |
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the gray button labeled "Continue" |
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| Choose one of the three buttons |
The choices are:
- Statewide
- Counties [hold down the "control" key on your keyboard to select multiple county names]
- Use a map of California to choose a location [Selecting this option results in a map appearing on your screen. Select one of the twelve geographic locations, indicating in which area of the state you wish to search for certified DVBEs.]
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To produce the broadest selection of DVBEs, it is best to do the query twice, selecting "Statewide" the first time and "Counties" the second.
Choosing "Statewide" will result in a list of those DVBEs who indicated on their original application that they had the ability to do business "statewide."
Choosing "Counties" or using the map will result in a list of those DVBEs who indicated on their original application that they had the ability to do business in a particular area of the state. |
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The gray button labeled "Continue" |
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| Wait…. |
The database will take a few moments to query, based on your selections, and a list of the firms meeting your specifications will appear on your screen. |
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What To Do Once You Have a List of Potential DVBE Firms
Whether you obtained a list of potential DVBE subcontractors through the mail, or created one on the Internet, you'll want to know the following information about how to read the list and how to invite DVBEs to participate in your bid.
Reading Your DVBE List
The list will contain the following information about each DVBE:
- Reference Number (the number the firm received from OSDC upon application)
- Firm Name and Address
- Phone and FAX Numbers
- E-mail address and homepage, if available
- The "Certification Type" for which the firm is approved (DVBE and/or Small Business)
- The "Business Type" for which the firm is approved (Manufacturer, Non-Manufacturer, Service and/or Construction)
- The firm's certification start and end date ("From" and "To")
- The SIC (Standard Industrial Classification codes) or construction licenses provided by the DVBE to identify the products or services the
firm offers
Inviting DVBEs to Participate
Invite potential DVBE subcontractors to participate by supplying them with all the information they need to bid to you, such as:
- The service or product available for bid
- The geographic area where the work will take place, if applicable
- The awarding department
- The due date for bids
- Your contact information
- Any other information needed to bid
The method you use for contacting DVBEs is up to you, but be sure that you give each DVBE the same information and instructions. You should document—and be prepared to demonstrate—the efforts you make in seeking a DVBE.
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