Syllogize, Inc. has qualified and received full certification status with the California State OSDC.

This certification, Ref# 0040812, will enable Syllogize to have a competitive edge on state government solicitations by including a five percent bidding preference.  Entitlements also include special provisions under the Prompt Payment Act.

•   A 5% bid preference on applicable state solicitations.
  
•  Under the Prompt Payment Act, the state must pay a certified SB/MB higher interest penalties for late payment of an undisputed invoice. Prompt payment penalties for construction firms are addressed seperately under Public Contract Code, Section 10261.5). (See Prompt Payment Program.)
  
•  State agencies may use a streamlined process known as the "SB/DVBE Option" by contracting directly with a California-certified small business for goods, services, and information technology valued between $5,001 and $99,999 after obtaining price quotes from at least two California-certified small businesses. For public works projects, the contract value can be up to $120,000.
  
•  The Department of General Services, Procurement Division charges state and local agencies an administrative fee when contracting with a California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) vendor. As an incentive, the fee is waived if the CMAS vendor is a certified small business.  
• As an incentive, non-small business prime contractors who use certified small business subcontractors are eligible for a bid preference of up to five percent (5%) of the highest responsible bid (or score).
  
• When applying bidder preferences in which non-small business bidders may be eligible, certified small business and microbusiness bidders have precedence over non-small business bidders. (Small business bids cannot be displaced by non-small business bids when applying any applicable lawful preferences.)
  
• As a certified small business you are eligible for the state's Small Business Participation Program. The program sets a goal for the use of small businesses in at least 25% of the state's overall annual contract dollars.
  

• Certified small businesses increase their visibility and expand their business networking opportunities by being automatically listed in the online Certified Firm and Application Status Search.