Department of General Services (DGS)

Contact

• Email: dgspublicaffairs@dgs.ca.gov
• Phone: 916-376-5000

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Description

The Department of General Services (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.

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Services

Administrative Hearings

Hears administrative disputes through the General Jurisdiction Division, Special Education Division, and Public Works Contract Arbitration Program.

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Business and Acquisition

Advocates for small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprise suppliers.

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Design and Construction Oversight for Schools

Provides design and construction oversight for K-12 schools and community colleges.

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Disability Access

Promotes disability access through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders, including the disability and business communities.

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Fleet and Asset Management

Auctions surplus property and state mobile equipment.

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Funding for School Construction

Administers the state voter-approved school facilities construction bond program and is staff to the State Allocation Board.

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Human Resources

Provides services in the areas of recruitment and hiring.

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Procurement

The DGS Procurement Division certifies small businesses.

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Risk and Insurance Management

Provides risk management and insurance services to state agencies and other public entities.