The Valley Water Small Business Enterprise Outreach Program Policy provides bid and proposal evaluation preference points to bidders and proposers certified by the California Department of General Services (DGS) as a Small Business. Non-small business bidders and proposers may also receive preference if they fulfill the 30% DGS-certified Small Business subcontractor/subconsultant participation goal. If the goal is not met, good faith efforts to subcontract with Small Businesses are required to be considered responsive.
Additional resources:
SBE Outreach Program – Bidder/Proposer FAQ
Ordinance No. 23-03 - Directing Establishment Procedures SBE for Contracting Construction