Given the importance of small businesses to California's economy, these procurement preferences play a key role in distributing state expenditures throughout the state and among a variety of business types. The charts below display small business and DVBE procurement participation for the most recent four fiscal years for which data is available.
Chart 2– Small Business and Microbusiness Contracting Activity of Mandated Reporters (dollars in millions)
Fiscal Year | Total Contract Dollars | Total Small Business and Microbusiness Contract Dollars | Total Percent | Total Number of Contracts |
2019-20 | $11,988 | $2,840 | 23.7% | 97,515 |
2018-19 | $10,531 | $2,168 | 20.58% | 96,345 |
2017-18 | $8,361 | $2,720 | 32.50% | 110,864 |
2016-17 | $6,329 | $1,683 | 26.60% | 117,624 |
2015-16 | $5,855 | $2,112 | 36.08% | 116,169 |
2014-15 | $8,117 | $2,079 | 25.61% | 482,707 |
2013-14 | $7,101 | $2,013 | 28.35% | 90,784 |
2012-13 | $7,616 | $1,801 | 23.66% | 105,617 |
2011-12 | $7,399 | $1,796 | 24.28% | 165,523 |
DVBE Five-Year Contracting Activity of Mandated Reporters (dollars in millions)
Fiscal Year | Total Contract Dollars | Total DVBE Dollars | Total DVBE Percent | Total DVBE Contracts |
2019-20 | $11,988 | $464 | 3.87% | 22,894 |
2018-19 | $10,531 | $340 | 3.23% | 23,782 |
2017-18 | $8,314 | $387 | 4.7% | 19,174 |
2016-17 | $6,329 | $259 | 4.1% | 19,823 |
2015-16 | $5,855 | $274 | 4.6% | 18,638 |
2014-15 | $8,105 | $314 | 3.8% | 16,192 |
2013-14 | $6,566 | $241 | 3.6% | 12,777 |
2012-13 | $7,151 | $216 | 3.0% | 14,907 |
2011-12 | $7,173 | $340 | 4.7% | 16,246 |
Based on the charts’ data, aside from 2019-20, the state met or nearly met its 25% small business target and consistently exceeded the 3% DVBE procurement participation goal.
These official numbers are, however, only part of the program assessment. DGS prepares an extensive annual report on state procurement activities, the California Consolidated Report. In addition to reporting the number and dollar amounts of contracts with small businesses and DVBEs, these reports also provide information on outreach activities and other information to provide a framework for understanding the state’s targeted procurement activities.