Contracting

This page is designed to help businesses understand how to do business with the California State Lands Commission, where to find contracting opportunities, and how to access statewide procurement resources and support.

 The California State Lands Commission conducts its procurement activities through the State of California’s centralized contracting systems. Current and historical Commission contract opportunities are published on CaleProcure, the State’s official procurement portal administered by the California Department of General Services (DGS). Search for our current and historical bidding opportunities under department 3560.

Vendors interested in doing business with the Commission should register with CaleProcure and monitor posted opportunities. This page provides links to Commission-specific resources, statewide guidance, and points of contact.

Contracts Published on CaleProcure

Contracting-related notices and links published on this page are retained for a minimum of one year from the date of posting to support vendor outreach, transparency, and visibility into Commission purchasing activity.

Notices of Intent to Award

The following contracts have been awarded in the last 60 days.

How to Do Business with the State of California

The Commission follows statewide procurement requirements established by DGS. Vendors are encouraged to review the resources below before responding to Commission solicitations.

• Register on CaleProcure
  Create and maintain a vendor profile to receive notifications for applicable contracting opportunities.
• Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification
  Certification is administered by DGS and supports participation in applicable contracting methods and outreach programs; certification is not required to register or compete for all State contracts.
• CalVet
  Supports the statewide DVBE Program by providing expertise, advocacy, and technical assistance to help agencies increase DVBE participation, and by serving as a point of contact through the CalVet DVBE State Advocate (Military and Veterans Code § 999.11).
• Additional Resources for Small Businesses Provided by the Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA)
  CalOSBA is a great resource for helpful self-service guides, Small Business Liaisons for state departments, and technical support from business assistance centers throughout the state.
• Statewide Procurement Guidance
  Learn how California agencies purchase goods and services, including competitive solicitations and leveraged contracts.
• Reference Guide – Assist SB and DVBE with state contracting
• How to Do Business with the California Government
• Starting a Business Checklist – California Secretary of State

Find Contracting Opportunities

The Commission uses multiple pathways to communicate contracting opportunities, depending on the procurement method and requirements.

• CaleProcure
  Formal solicitations, leveraged procurement agreements, and vendor resources are accessible through the State of California’s procurement portal. All formal competitive solicitations issued by the Commission (Department 3560) are posted on CaleProcure.
• This Commission Contracting Page
  Provides links to Commission-issued formal solicitations, Notices of Intent to Award, and contracting-related information.
• Commission Vendor Distribution Lists
  For certain procurement activities that do not require formal advertisement on CaleProcure, the Commission uses internal vendor distribution lists to support outreach, market research, and informal solicitations, as permitted by State policy.

  Vendors may request inclusion on applicable distribution lists by contacting the Commission at CSLC.Solicitations@slc.ca.gov. Inclusion on Commission distribution lists supports outreach and market research but does not replace CaleProcure registration or guarantee notice of all opportunities.

• DGS Procurement Resources
  Statewide procurement policies, programs, and guidance are maintained by DGS.

DGS Procurement Training and Events

The Commission strongly encourages prospective contractors to take advantage of the DGS Procurement Division’s training and events, which are among the most practical and up-to-date resources available for doing business with the State.

DGS Procurement Division offers free and low-cost training designed to help vendors successfully navigate State contracting and compete more effectively.

These trainings commonly cover:

• Finding and responding to solicitations
• Understanding acquisition methods
• SB/DVBE participation and options
• Using CaleProcure effectively

Visit the DGS Procurement Events page to view upcoming sessions, registration details, and newly scheduled trainings.

SB/DVBE Participation

Vendors with questions about SB/DVBE certification, outreach opportunities, or how to engage with the Commission are encouraged to contact the Commission’s SB/DVBE Advocate.

• Learn about California’s SB/DVBE certification programs.
• Certification increases visibility for applicable contracting methods and outreach.
• Get certified through DGS and maintain an active CaleProcure vendor profile.

Our SB/DVBE-First Approach

The Commission operates within an SB/DVBE-first culture.

Each procurement begins with outreach to certified SB/DVBE firms and a deliberate effort to fulfill the scope through applicable preference and participation programs when feasible.

These practices are embedded in our Policy and Procedure Manual, reinforced through ongoing buyer training, and supported by active management oversight. Rather than relying on a stand-alone policy statement, the Commission integrates SB/DVBE-first principles into its daily procurement operations.

Vendors are encouraged to maintain active certification and vendor profiles to maximize visibility during outreach and market research activities.

What the California State Lands Commission Buys

The Commission’s procurement activity is largely service-based and supports its role as a land and resource trust manager.

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