Olivia Fonseca
Deputy Director
1823 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 324-1700
Toll Free (866) 810-6346
FAX (916) 324-1949
TTY 711
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Caltrans Office of Business and Economic Opportunity
Title VI
Equal Employment Opportunity
Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council
Civil Rights
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Civil Rights ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations.
Civil Rights is dedicated to increasing the participation of small business (SB), disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) in both State and federal contracting and procurements.
In addition, Civil Rights ensures Caltrans employees’ work environment is free of discrimination and reflects the diversity of California’s workforce.
New!
Caltrans/SBA Bonding Assistance Initiative
- Letter from Director Will Kempton announcing DBE Program change.
The Federal Highway Administration has granted the California Department of Transportation conditional approval of its DBE Program Goal Methodology.
- Apply For Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification HERE
- Search For A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) HERE
Each Caltrans District has one or more Small Business Liaisons and a Small Business Development Center representative that you can contact directly.
Division of Local Assistance - Office Bulletin: Race Conscious DBE Program Implementation FAQs
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