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District 10 Small Business Program

Silvia Dayak, District 10 Small Business Liaison
Email: silvia_dayak@dot.ca.gov
Telephone: (209) 948-7855
Fax: (209) 942-6148

Lauren Pulido, District 10 Small Business Manager
1976 E. Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95205

Highlights/Events

  • Elimination of DVBE Good Faith Effort (AB) X421

    • Small Business Certification

    Benefits of Certification

    As a Certified Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, you:

    • Qualify for a 5% bid preference on applicable state contracts.
    • Are listed in the State's Internet Certified Firm Listing, giving your business more visibility and expanded business networking opportunities. There are no fees for getting your business certified!

    As a Certified Small Business you are also:

    • Eligible for benefits under the Prompt Payment Act, including higher interest penalties for late, undisputed invoice payments. Caltrans is committed to making payment 45 calendar days following the date upon which a properly submitted, undisputed invoice is received.

    Certification Requirements Small Business

    To be eligible for Small Business (SB) Certification your business:

    • Must be independently owned and operated.
    • Cannot be dominant in its field of operations.
    • Must have its principal office located in California.
    • Must have its owners (or officers in the case of a corporation) domiciled in California.
    • Together with affiliates , be either:
      1. A business with 100 or fewer employees, and average annual gross receipts of $12 million or less over the previous three tax years, or
      2. A manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees.

    Certification Requirements Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise

    To be eligible for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Certification, your business:

    • Must be at least 51% owned by one or more disabled veterans.
    • Daily business operations must be managed and controlled by one or more disabled veterans.
    • The home office must be located in the United States.
    • Owner must be a California resident.

    A disabled veteran is a veteran of the United States military, naval, or air services; has a service-connected disability of at least 10% or more.

    Advantages of being a Certified Small Business

    Department of General Service, Office of Small Business Certification and Resources

    Small Business Certification Application Form

     

    How To Become A Certified Small Business

    Here are some links to assist your company in becoming certified to do business with the State of California as a Small Business Enterprise, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise, or Disadvantaged Business E.

    Caltrans goal is to exceed the 25% mandate for utilization of certified small businesses, and 3 % with Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE) for all contracting and purchases.

    Information for Small Business

    California Construction Contracting Program/a caltrans small business development center partnership

    cccp FREE construction-related business management counseling is available to you. Don’t wait; this is your counseling highway to Winning Caltrans Contracts!

    The California Construction Contracting Program is a great opportunity for you if your business provides services from Asphalt to Porta-Potties; from backhoes to fencing; from catering to architectural and engineering services.  You need to prepare yourself and your business to take advantage of FREE counseling and training services!

    These services are provided through a partnership between Caltrans, the California Community College’s Economic and Workforce Development Program, and the California Small Business Development Center program.

    Locations and schedules for counseling and training are located at http://www.buildcalifornia.org/

    Technical Assistance

    Northeastern California Small Business Development Center

    The Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is a major resource for Small Business looking for assistance in business development and certification.

    Northeastern California Small Business Development Center (SBDC), San Joaquin Delta College
    56 South Lincoln Street
    Stockton, CA 95203
    (209) 954-5089
    http://sbdc.deltacollege.edu/

    U.S. Small Business Administration
    650 Capitol Mall, Ste., 7-500
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    (916) 930-3700
    http://www.sba.gov/