Why Partner with a DVBE
California state agencies are required to meet a 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goal on most contracts. For government buyers and prime contractors alike, partnering with a certified DVBE is not just smart business—it’s often a contractual necessity.
In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of DVBE partnerships, what to look for in a DVBE subcontractor, and how California Veteran DVBE Strategies LLC can help you connect with reliable, non-competing DVBE partners for seamless project delivery.
DVBE Partnership
A DVBE partnership is a teaming relationship between a prime contractor (or public agency) and a DVBE-certified business, where the DVBE contributes goods, services, or expertise to help fulfill contract requirements and meet the state’s 3% DVBE goal.
Benefits of Partnering with a DVBE
🔹 1. Satisfy State Contract Requirements
California’s Public Contract Code mandates that most state-funded projects include a minimum 3% DVBE participation goal. Partnering with a certified DVBE ensures compliance and reduces risk of disqualification.
🔹 2. Enhance Proposal Competitiveness
Many RFPs award evaluation points or preference credits for teams that include a certified DVBE. These points can be decisive in a competitive bid environment.
🔹 3. Access Niche Capabilities
Certified DVBEs often specialize in compliance support, subcontracting logistics, or specialty services that complement the prime contractor’s core capabilities—improving operational outcomes.
🔹 4. Support California’s Veteran Community
Every DVBE partnership helps fulfill the intent of the law: to provide economic opportunities to California’s service-disabled veterans. It’s good business—and the right thing to do.
How to Choose the Right DVBE Partner
Not all DVBEs are created equal. Here's what to look for:
✔️ Active Certification in Cal eProcure
✔️ Non-Competing Services that complement your offering
✔️ Experience with State Contracting (not just certification)
✔️ Responsiveness and Readiness to support pre-award and post-award efforts
📌 Need a vetted list of quality DVBEs in construction, janitorial, security, or landscaping? Check out our 2025 list.
DVBE Connect
Let Us Help You Build the Right Team
At California Veteran DVBE Strategies LLC, we specialize in DVBE teaming strategies that support:
State compliance and proposal eligibility
Subcontractor sourcing for non-competing services
Proposal development and contract administration
We are not just a DVBE—we’re your strategic pre-award and post-award partner. Whether you need to meet your DVBE goal or build a bid team from scratch, we can help.
Examples of High-Value DVBE Partnerships
Prime Contractor Role:
DVBE Support Example - IT Services Firm - DVBE provides proposal support + documentation
General Contractor - DVBE provides traffic control or fencing
Janitorial Contractor - DVBE provides administrative/logistics support
Transportation Vendor - DVBE provides onboarding or safety materials
Start a DVBE Partnership Today
If you're preparing to respond to a California RFP or state contract and need a reliable DVBE partner, we’re ready to help.
Let’s connect and win your next contract—together.
