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5% - Small Business Preference
Type: Status Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA 14838
Goods, Services, Construction and IT. 5% of the lowest responsive, responsible, non-small business's net bid price when certified SB is not the lowest bidder. The maximum preference is $50,000 and when combined with other preferences, the preference total cannot exceed $100,000.
Tie Break Preference for Disabled Veteran Small or Microbusinesses
Type: Status Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA 14838(g)
In the event of a precise tie between the low responsible bid of a bidder meeting specifications of a small business or microbusiness, and the low responsible bid of a bidder meeting the specifications of a disabled veteran-owned small business or microbusiness, the contract shall be awarded to the disabled veteran-owned small business or microbusiness.
5% - Recycled Tire Products
Type: Product Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA PRC 42891
The Department of General Services shall revise its procedures and procurement specifications for state purchases of products that are made of, or contain components that can be derived from the recycling of, used tires, including, but not limited to, rubber, oil, natural gas, carbon black, asphalt rubber, floor tiles, carpet underlays, mats, drainage pipes, garbage cans, retreaded tires, and wate...
Up To 5% Reduction - Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises And Small Businesses
Type: Status Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA M&VC Section 999.5 et seq.; CCR 2,2,3,10.6, Sections 1896.99.100 & 1896.99.120
Goods, Services, Construction and IT. Competitive solicitations that include the DVBE participation requirement, regardless of solicitation format (RFQ, IFB, or RFP) delivery method or dollar value must identify in the solicitation the allowable incentive percentage(s) and how evaluationwill occur. For awards based on low price, the allowable incentive percentage(s) identified in the solicitatio...
5% - Target Area Contract Preference (TACPA)
Type: Other Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA 4533
(a) Whenever the state prepares a solicitation for a contract for goods in excess of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), except a contract in which the worksite is fixed by the provisions of the contract, the state shall award the following preferences:
(1) A workplace preference of 5 percent to California-based companies who demonstrate and certify under penalty of perjury that of the total ...
Up To 5% - Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference
Type: Status Preference
Status: Active
Statute Reference: CA 14838(b)
Goods, Services, Construction and IT.
Up to 5% of the lowest responsive, responsible, non-small business net bid price that is not subcontracting with a SB when SB is not the lowest bidder.
The maximum preference is $50,000 and when combined with other preferences, the preference total cannot exceed $100,000. Applies to bids submitted by non-small business that are subcontracting with at least 25...
