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Featured Services
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Attend Public Vehicle Auctions
Fleet assets are posted online for public online bidding and may be viewed in person at Bar None Auction Yards two (2) days prior to monthly public auction.
Acquire IT Equipment for Public Computer Centers
State agencies are authorized to provide surplus state-owned information technology equipment to qualified public computer centers for less than fair market value through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management.
View State Surplus Property Auction Online
Any person can participate in the state Surplus Property Auction online by registering as a bidder through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management.
Report Vehicle Accident Involving State Employees
Any person involved in a vehicle accident with a state vehicle, is an attorney or an insurance carrier providing subrogation for your insured, must report it to the Office of Risk and Insurance Management.
Request Public Records at DGS
Any person can make a public records request from the Department of General Services (DGS) that are not exempt from disclosure by statute or other authority. DGS has transitioned to GovQA as intake for requests for public records as of July 1, 2024.
Submit Media Requests
Members of the news media may request information about the department and records through the Office of Public Affairs.
Featured Services
for SCHOOLS
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Access New Construction Funding for Schools
School districts that have a projected unmet need for student housing can locate funding opportunities under this service.
Access Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant Program Funding
School districts in need of classroom facilities to provide transitional kindergarten or full day kindergarten can apply to this program for funding to construct new classrooms or retrofit existing classroom facilities. Additionally, school districts, county offices of education, and community colleges can apply to this program to construct or retrofit classroom facilities to provide preschool instruction.
Access Career Technical Education Facilities Funding
Qualifying school districts and joint powers authorities that have a need for the construction of new facilities, modernization or reconfiguration of existing facilities, and equipment to integrate Career Technical Education into comprehensive high schools can locate funding opportunities under this service.
Buy State, Federal Surplus Property for Schools
Schools can obtain surplus state and federal personal property for sale at a fraction of the original cost through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management (OFAM).
Featured Services
for BUSINESSES
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Apply for California Multiple Award Schedules
Suppliers who are interested in becoming the California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contractor can submit the application to the CMAS unit.
Apply For or Re-apply as Small Business, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise
Suppliers interested in Small Business (SB), Small Business for the Purpose of Public Works (SB-PW) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification can apply, re-apply or access their profiles.
Find State Contracts
State and local agencies can search for LPAs such as cooperative agreements, statewide commodity contracts, statewide food contracts, master agreements, software licensing program contracts, state price schedules, and California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS).
Find State Surplus Real Property
State-owned real property identified as excess to the programmatic needs of the controlling department is listed online for state use or for sale to local agencies, affordable housing sponsors, and the public pursuant to Government Code Section 11011 et seq.
Access State Real Property Information
State agencies and the general public may access the Statewide Property Inventory (SPI) database of all real property and leases held by the state, which is mandated by Government Code 11011.15.
DGS Supplier Payment
Vendors doing business with the Department of General Services (DGS) can check the status of a payment by sending an email to
OFSPSASPaymentInquiries@dgs.ca.gov
Featured Services
for the STATE
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Find Parking, Electric Charging Stations at DGS-Managed Facilities
State employees can find information on where they can park their vehicle at DGS-Managed facilities through the Office of Fleet and Asset Management.
Find Location to Repair State Vehicle
State agencies that need to resolve mobile equipment problems for DGS leased vehicles should contact the Office of Fleet and Asset Management’s (OFAM) Call Center.
Request ADA Document Remediation
State agencies may request ADA remediation for their electronic documents to make them accessible to screen readers, allowing the visually impaired to hear an auditory version of the text and images.
Request State Building Maintenance
State agencies can request building repair needs through the Customer Service Center 24 hours a day.
Find CMAS Contractor
State and local agencies can find a CMAS contractor using a search application.
Access State Real Property Information
State agencies and the general public may access the Statewide Property Inventory (SPI) database of all real property and leases held by the state, which is mandated by Government Code 11011.15.
Install Electric Vehicle Service Equipment for State Fleet, Workplace Charging
State agencies that want to install electric vehicle infrastructure to charge both fleet and workplace electric or hybrid electric vehicles should contact the Office of Sustainability.
Reutilize State-owned Surplus Property for Agencies
State agencies can view and obtain still useful state-owned surplus personal property by following specific guidelines provided by the Office of Fleet and Asset Management’s State Surplus Property and Reutilization (SPR) program.
Search For State-Certified Small And Diverse Businesses
This webpage provides links to online directories of certified Small Businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), LGBT Business Enterprises (LGBTBE), and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprises (PDBE).
vision and goals
2026-27 Strategic Plan
View the department's annual goals. This plan, like those we created over the prior six years, is full of ambitious goals – each a challenge to achieve, pushing DGS to stretch beyond the ordinary into new ways of thinking and acting.
DGS tracking completed goals
2025 Year in Review
Read about DGS' collection of tangible accomplishments in which all employees can take pride.
DGS Newsletter: The Guide
Provides quick information and resources on how to do business with us as well as other featured news, opportunities, and highlights.
Water Conservation at State Facilities
Learn how California state employees are making water conservation a way of life across all state facilities.
Affordable Housing Development
Executive Order on Affordable Housing Development
To address the shortage of housing for Californians, Governor Newsom ordered the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to identify and prioritize excess state-owned property and aggressively pursue sustainable, innovative, cost-effective housing projects.
Excellence in Government
We Are DGS
Watch this video to learn how we at the Department of General Services work hard every day to improve the way California does business.
Excellence in the Business of Government!
The Department of General Services (DGS) serves as business manager for the state of California.
DGS serves the public by providing a variety of services to state agencies through procurement and acquisition solutions; real estate management and design; environmentally friendly transportation; professional printing, design and web services; administrative hearings; legal services; building standards; oversight of structural safety, fire/life safety and accessibility for the design and construction of K-12 public schools and community colleges; funding for school construction; and disability access.
Gavin Newsom
Governor
State of California
Nick Maduros
Secretary
Government Operations Agency
Ana M. Lasso
Director
Department of General Services
Contact
Department of General Services
707 Third St.
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Call (916) 376-5000
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