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Message from the Director: New Deputy Director and Division at DGS
It brings me great pleasure to introduce Ricardo DeLaCruz, who has recently joined the Department of General Services (DGS) executive team as Deputy Director of our new Enterprise Planning and InClusiveness (EPIC) Division. EPIC will consist of three DGS program areas: the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office, Enterprise Planning, and the department’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Access efforts.
Ricardo brings to DGS more than 23 years of state service and 18 years of Human Resources experience, with his most recent position being the Chief of Human Resources at the Department of Social Services (DSS). Prior to his role with DSS, Ricardo was the Assistant Deputy Director of Human Resources with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Assistant Chief of Administration with the Department of Consumers Affairs (DCA) Bureau of Cannabis Control, and the Personnel Officer at DCA. Ricardo has extensive EEO experience with the implementation of policies for the Bureau of Cannabis Control, and he oversaw the collaborative investigatory responsibilities at DCA, Bureau of Cannabis Control, and DSS.
We look forward to bringing Ricardo's experience to DGS and know his expertise will lend itself to enhancing our programs, recruitment and upward mobility opportunities, and overall customer service. Please join me in welcoming Ricardo!
Ana M. Lasso
Director, California Department of General Services
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Request for Information: Human-centered review and design of DGS procurement and contracting communications and design
DGS has released a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit input from interested parties regarding communication suggestions, best practices, and cost estimates. DGS is trying to understand what technical resources are needed to develop human-centered design solutions so that prospective vendors have better ease in identifying tools, resources and opportunities in state procurement and contracting. DGS seeks responses from industry experts who have interest in retooling and reimagining state procurement and contracting communications.
Responses to the RFI are due June 9 by 5 p.m. PDT.
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State Procurement and Contracting –Featured Workshop:
How to do Business with the State of California
Attend the first of this three-part webinar series on June 7, from 5 – 6:30 p.m. to learn how your small or disabled veteran owned business can pursue contract opportunities with California state government. Apply for a Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification to become a preferred bidder on state contracts. DGS will cover the basics to start selling your products and services to the state.
A full list of upcoming events can be found on the Procurement Division's Events Page.
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Statewide Contract Solicitation Opportunities
Leveraged Procurement Agreements (LPAs) allow departments to buy directly from suppliers through existing contracts and agreements. LPAs are available to California's state, county, city, special district, education and other government entities. Here are some of the current opportunities being solicited for statewide contracts:
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Sustainability Spotlight: DGS’ 1021 O Street State Office Building Receives a Leadership Award at the Sustainable Facilities Forum
At the Sustainable Facilities Forum on May 18, DGS was honored to receive a Leadership Award for the 1021 O Street Office Building. The Leadership Awards is an annual celebration of accomplishment for those making a difference in the area of sustainability, in the environment, in the education sector and in the state of California to advance the betterment of future generations.
The building features low water-use fixtures, a high-performance building façade, materials with high recycled content, daylighting within office suites, native vegetation on the surrounding site and terraces, as well as LED lighting throughout. In addition, the building achieved zero-net energy through energy efficiency and offsite renewable power generation via a historic agreement with SMUD. The facility is also a zero-net carbon structure. DGS' Real Estate Services Division served as the project manager for the design.
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Upcoming Meetings
State Allocation Board Meeting
State Allocation Board Meeting
The State Allocation Board is responsible for determining the allocation of state resources used for the construction, modernization and maintenance of local public school facilities.
Date: June 28 at 4 p.m.
Meeting details will be posted in advance of the meeting and can be found on the Office of Public School Construction website.
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California Building Standards Commission Meeting
The California Building Standards Commission produces sensible and usable state building standards and administrative regulations that implement or enforce those standards.
Date: June 27 – 29
The agenda and meeting details are forthcoming and can be found on the Building Standards Commission website.
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California Commission on Disability Access Meeting
The California Commission on Disability Access seeks to promote disability access in California through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders, including the disability and business community and all levels of government.
Legislative Committee
Date: June 7 from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Checklist Committee
Date: June 21 from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
The meeting notices and agendas can be found on the California Commission on Disability Access website.
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California Department of General Services
707 Third St., West Sacramento, CA 95605 | Call (916) 376-5000
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