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Between October 1, 2007 and September 30, 2008, Caltrans anticipates receiving in excess of $3 billion of federal transportation funding and $3.5 billion in state funding. You are encouraged to attend and learn first-hand, from an expert team of training consultants, the Caltrans bid and RFP process utilizing Caltrans’ “Construction Site best Management Practices Manual”. These course objectives are designed to provide attendees with the necessary understanding of the requirements and tools needed to successfully, navigate the bid and RFP process, as well as, provide them with tips for partnering, winning and executing a strong management plan.
This is a FREE program that consists of one-on-one counseling, and training (five modules for a total 15 different courses) all designed to assist business owners obtain Caltrans work.
SAVE-THE-DATE for the following courses starting in 2008:
· Module 1 – Construction Contracts – Wed., January 9, and Thurs., January 10
· Module 2 – Construction/Business Law – Tues., March 4 and Wed., March 5
· Module 3 – Accounting and Cash Flow – Wed., May 7 and Thurs., May 8
· Module 4 – Business Management, Plans and Marketing – Wed., July 9 and Thurs., July 10
· Module 5 – Business Connections – Wed., September 10 and Thurs., September 11
Please see the DBE Training Schedule for additional information as to when the classes will begin. Registration is required. Please call 310.973.3177 to reserve your seat.
Get Aware, Get Certified, Get More Business. Schedule a one-hour appointment with one of our specialist today!
One-on-one counseling is available by appointment at the El Camino College SBDC office, 13430 Hawthorne Blvd., Hawthorne, CA 90250. Please call 310.973.3177 or request an appointment online.
Caltrans Links
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Availability and Disparity Study Report
In order to continue receiving federal transportation funds, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) commissioned BBC Research & Consulting to conduct a DBE Program Availability and Disparity Study Report. The Study is now complete and can be read at www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep/disparity.htm
How to Do Business with Caltrans
www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/business.pdf
Selling Goods & Services to Caltrans
http://www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/goodserv.pdf
Architectural & Engineering Contract Information
This page offers links to documents and other information to assist consultants.
http://www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm
The Office of Procurement and Contracts (OPAC)
The Office of Procurement and Contracts provides services in the areas of procurement, publications, warehousing, service contracts, architectural and engineering contracts, minor public works contracts (under $131,000) and all emergency force account contracts for phase one emergencies that immediately restore services.
http://caltrans-opac.ca.gov
Minor B Projects (projects less than $131,000)
www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/contrac2.htm
Caltrans Service Contracts Office
The Service Contracts office is responsible for preparing all bid documents and awarding contracts as well as assuring compliance with all legal requirements in the process. The Contracts for Bid Web page will allow you to download Caltrans Bid packages and will also allow you to view bid opening results. Bid openings are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays and will be displayed for four weeks.
www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/contract.htm
Caltrans Office Engineer - Contractor Information
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/contractor_info/
Caltrans Construction Manual
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/manual2001/
Caltrans Business Forms
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/bep/business_forms.htm
Caltrans Current Advertised Projects
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/weekly_ads/index.html
Award Tracker – Bids Opened & Awarded Contracts
www.dot.ca.gov/hq/esc/oe/bidsopened.html
Federal Business Opportunities
FedBizOpps.gov is the single government point-of-entry (GPE) for Federal government procurement opportunities over $25,000. Government buyers are able to publicize their business opportunities by posting information directly to FedBizOpps via the Internet. Through one portal – FedBizOpps (FBO) – commercial vendors seeking Federal markets for their products and services can search, monitor and retrieve opportunities solicited by the entire Federal contracting community. www.fedbizopps.gov
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