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
Office of Business & Economic Opportunity
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Business & Economic Opportunity ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations.
The Office of Business & Economic Opportunity 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, the Office of Business & Economic Opportunity ensures Caltrans employees’ work environment is free of discrimination and reflects the diversity of California’s workforce.
| Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program |
| 2010 Goal & Methodology to Federal Highway Administration |
| 2010 Goal & Methodology to Federal Highway Administration: PUBLIC NOTICE - Comments Accepted Until November 10, 2009!!! |
| 2009 Goal & Methodology (Amended) to Federal Highway Administration |
DBE Certification
- DBE Program Frequently Asked Questions
- Apply For Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Certification
- Search For A Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
Important Outreach Event!!!!
October14th -A & E Contract Outreach to Interested Firms
(http://caltrans-opac.ca.gov/aeinfo.htm)
Caltrans Commitment to the DVBE Program
District Small Business Liaison
Caltrans/SBA Bonding Assistance Initiative
Small Business Success Stories
- 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.
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
| On-The-Job Training |
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| The California Department of Transportation recognizes the need for the public to have access to information on training opportunities in the highway construction industry. We are committed to providing resources to assist with the recruitment and hiring of diverse talent. Click here for more information. |