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Message from the Director
I am proud to announce the release of the Department of General Services 2024-25 Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan is a department-wide collaboration that focuses on setting tangible goals to generate fundamental changes within DGS. As each of our divisions outlined their specific goals and projects, we noticed the emergence of the following five themes: Collaborative, Consultative, Sustainable, Data-Informed, and Effective. I believe these themes reflect both who we are at DGS right now and who we want to continue to be. With these themes as our foundation and the Strategic Plan as our guide, I am certain DGS is poised to seize the moment and continue making impactful, positive contributions in the business of government. I am excited to share the 2024-25 Strategic Plan with you and look forward to making these goals a reality with the entire DGS team.
The 2024-25 Strategic Plan can be found on the home page of our website.
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 A Look Back: California Supplier Diversity Symposium
DGS' inaugural California Supplier Diversity Symposium, held on March 14, was a grand success. This event focused on increasing the economic impact of California's small and diverse businesses by expanding access to business resources and procurement opportunities.
Full videos of all breakout sessions can be found here.
For more information about the event, visit the California Supplier Diversity Symposium website.
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Want to Access a Statewide Contract?
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 is a current opportunity being solicited for a statewide contract:
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Join DGS staff on Wednesday, June 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for an introduction to Understanding Commercially Useful Function.
This class will include information on Compliance with Commercially Useful Function (CUF). These requirements are essential and assures that DGS Small Business (SB) preferences and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives are awarded to appropriate businesses. Understanding CUF requires understanding the California Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program. Future contracting success will depend greatly on your ability to comprehend this program and how it benefits the small company sector.
Pre-requisite: Review the 4 minute CUF video on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-A3oeloYKM
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California’s summer months are here, and with that comes higher temperatures. As the climate changes, extreme heat conditions become more frequent and more dangerous. In preparation for the warmer months, Governor Newsom announced the launch of Ready.ca.gov – a new one-stop shop to help Californians prepare for emergencies and extreme weather. Visit here to learn about what else state government is doing to prepare for rising temperatures.
Here at DGS, we are taking a leadership role in reducing the impact of electricity shortages caused by increased energy demand during extreme heat conditions. DGS recently procured the services of a demand response aggregator, which will help state agencies in their efforts to reduce energy use during periods of peak demand. During Flex Alerts, state buildings respond by dimming lights, deactivating electric vehicle chargers, and increasing the temperature inside buildings. DGS has enrolled every one of its state buildings in demand response programs, which sets an example for all government agencies and ensures that we are doing our part to reduce energy demand when the grid needs it most.
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Upcoming Meetings
California Commission on Disability Access Meeting
To promote disability access in California through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders including the disability and business community and all levels of government.
Full Commission Meeting
Date: June 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The meeting notice and agenda can also be found on the California Commission on Disability Access 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: July 18, 2024
The agenda and meeting details are forthcoming and can be found on the Building Standards Commission website.
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State Historical Building Safety Board Meeting
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The State Historical Building Safety Board (SHBSB) is to provide regulations and standards for the rehabilitation, preservation, restoration (including related reconstruction) or relocation as applicable to all historical buildings, structures and properties deemed of importance to the history, architecture, or culture of an area by an appropriate local or state governmental jurisdiction.
Date: June 19, 2024
The agenda and meeting details can be found here.
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We're Hiring! Join the DGS Team
 DGS' Facilities Management Division (FMD) is looking for their next Regional Office Building Manager to join their senior management team. Responsibilities include managing facility operations for multiple high-rise state-owned buildings in downtown Sacramento, management of contracted services and building maintenance, directing custodial operations, and management of FMD Region II's annual budget.
A desirable candidate has 4+ years of progressively responsible building management experience, experience in overseeing operations, and implementing procedures.
Interested? View the full job posting here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=436186
Questions? Email DGSRecruitment@dgs.ca.gov
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California Department of General Services
707 Third St., West Sacramento, CA 95605 | Call (916) 376-5000
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