Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise Program
Welcome to the Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) program page.
We hope you find this page informative and useful. The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County recognizes the vital importance and impact that the DVBE community has on California's local, regional and statewide economies. For this reason, our court has designed a program to enhance opportunities for DVBEs. See the Department of Veterans' Affairs site for more on DVBE.
DVBE Advocate
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara has appointed a DVBE Advocate to assist DVBEs with questions or concerns. The DVBE Advocate helps identify potential DVBE contracting opportunities, and helps make information regarding pending solicitations available to certified DVBEs.
DVBE Certification Process
The Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) is responsible for the DVBE certification process and will assist you with any questions or concerns about the process. The DVBE certification and eligibility requirements are available on the OSDS website.
DVBE Certification Benefits
The Superior Court of California, Santa Clara County, may provide an incentive to bidders and proposers that are certified DVBEs, or who commit to subcontract with certified DVBEs. By becoming a certified DVBE, you will become eligible to receive this incentive if offered, and to partner with prime contractors who wish to receive this incentive.
Online Resources:
- Getting certified as a DVBE
- OSDS outreach events
- Search for a certified DVBE
- Violations and sanctions relating to the DVBE program
Procurement Procedures and Incentives:
DVBE Program Forms:
- DVBE Declaration (Form GS-042)
- Bidder Declaration/ Bidder Declaration Instructions (Form GS-041)
- DVBE Post-Contract Report (Form GS-043)
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance related to DVBE issues, please contact:
Procurement Division
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara
Phone: (408) 882-2700