Why Partner with a DVBE on Your Next State Contract
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.
What Is a 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.
