What is State Use?
California’s State Use Program, established in 1974, is a proven procurement model designed to help government agencies fulfill their service needs efficiently while creating meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Available to any California state, city, or county agency, the program is fully compliant with the State Contracting Manual, the State Administrative Manual, and Welfare & Institutions Codes.
By partnering with professional nonprofits, agencies can customize scopes of work to meet their exact needs without going through advertised bidding, protests, or complex RFP processes, saving significant time and reducing administrative burden!
How it Works:
The process is simple and designed to minimize effort for your agency:
Connect with us to identify your service needs or learn more.
Be matched with a qualified nonprofit based on your location and requirements.
Develop and negotiate the scope of work and pricing directly with the nonprofit.
Submit through your standard contracting process.
The contract is executed and work begins.
Services & Goods
You can view the full list of services and goods provided within our network of CRPs here.
State Use Training
Meet with our team to discover how State Use can benefit your agency and get paired with the proper organizations in your area to meet your needs.
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