Key takeaways
- California's central procurement office is Department of General Services, Procurement Division, and vendors register through Cal eProcure.
- Registration fee: not stated on the official pages we reviewed.
- Registering makes you visible to state buyers; it doesn't guarantee business.
- Local governments, school districts and universities in California often have their own vendor systems.
Quick facts
| Central procurement office | Department of General Services, Procurement Division |
|---|---|
| Registration system | Cal eProcure |
| Where to register | caleprocure.ca.gov |
| Registration fee | Not stated on the official pages we reviewed |
| What you'll need | See the registration site |
| Bid notifications | Check the registration site for notification options |
How to register, step by step
- Gather your information. You'll typically need your legal business name, taxpayer ID and contact details.
- Register in Cal eProcure. Start at caleprocure.ca.gov. Use your exact legal name and taxpayer ID so your record matches tax and payment systems.
- Describe what you sell. If the system asks for commodity or service codes, choose them carefully: agencies and bid notices often use them to find vendors.
- Keep your profile current. Update contacts, codes and documents so notices and purchase orders reach the right people.
- Look beyond the state. Cities, counties, school districts, universities and utilities in California often run their own vendor registration and bid systems.
Good to know
Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification is a separate application through DGS's Office of Small Business & DVBE Services.
After you register
Registration is the entry ticket, not the sale. Most state purchases above small-dollar thresholds go through competitive bids or existing contracts, including cooperative contracts many agencies use. Watch the state's bid notices, learn which contracts agencies buy from, and start conversations with the program staff who own the problems you solve before a solicitation is written. Our guides to government buying signals and cooperative purchasing explain how.
How KSG helps
Kensington Sales Group helps companies that sell to government turn registrations into meetings. Our SDRs research agencies in California, call the people who own the need and book meetings for your sales team. See our state and local government work.
Sources
- Official page: dgs.ca.gov
Checked November 1, 2026. Requirements change; confirm details on the official site before you register.