-Excavators teaming up to complete column demolition after the bridge deck had been demolished on the I-8/Imperial Avenue Interchange Project (11-410404)
Within Caltrans, the Division of Construction is a results-driven engineering organization that prides itself on timely project completion. As of November 2nd, 2020, Caltrans has 728 ongoing construction contracts statewide valued at $10.9 billion. Of those ongoing construction projects, 42 derived from District 11, valuing just over $1 billion.
Once DBE is certified, firms can be placed in a database on the Office of Civil Rights website, where prime contractors can search by district, location, license type, and categories of work.
For A&E task orders, firms can be certified for the type of work that they perform at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights. Once firms have a certified DBE code, they can reach out to Prime Consultants to get on an A&E consultant team. Firms can also find the Look Ahead Report for future contracts by district, the value of the contract, and the type of work service required at the following website https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/ae-contract-information. This site will also announce outreach events for each contract by the district.
Caltrans takes pride in achieving our Small Business (S.B.) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification goals. The DVBE goals are for state-funded projects. We know that Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are the lifeblood of the economy in the United States. We have created a robust network of successful outcome metrics with ongoing outreach within the community and partnerships with other state and local agencies. Small business is big business to us, creating new jobs, increased income for businesses, economic improvement, making more taxes paid to the State of California, allowing us to further invest in our infrastructure projects that benefit the traveling public. This ultimately aligns with our mission and values.
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Caltrans takes pride in achieving our Small Business (S.B.) and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE) certification goals. The DVBE goals are for state-funded projects. We know that Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran-Owned Businesses are the lifeblood of the economy in the United States. We have created a robust network of successful outcome metrics with ongoing outreach within the community and partnerships with other state and local agencies. Small business is big business to us, creating new jobs, increased income for businesses, economic improvement, making more taxes paid to the State of California, allowing us to further invest in our infrastructure projects that benefit the traveling public. This ultimately aligns with our mission and values.
Salute to Service: District 11 Veterans
Hiring veterans goes beyond Caltrans contracts. The Caltrans District 11 team is proud to employ many veterans throughout San Diego & Imperial Counties. In celebration of Veterans Day, Caltrans would like to honor our own who served:
Army: Charles Anders, Surveys / Matthew Rico, Maintenance / Gerard Chadergian, Traffic Operations / John Williamson, Construction / Anthony Leimeister, Surveys / James Marvel, Legal
Navy: Sam Amen, Traffic Operations / Edward Cartagena, Public Affairs / Nicholas Ventrilla, Trade Corridor / Isaias Aguinaldo Jr, Traffic Operations / Marcos Magsumbol, Maintenance / Robert Edejer, Engineering / Joseph Crosby, Maintenance / Liza Aquitania-Galon, Central Corridor / Ward Low, Construction
Air Force: Sean Keffer, Environmental
Coast Guard: Manase Mansur, Construction
Marine Corps: Eddie Bidinger, Traffic Operations / Hector Parra, Maintenance / Joe McMillan, Maintenance / Laura Hill, Construction / Nick Buenviaje, Legislative Affairs / Norma Murillo, Maintenance
Certification Corner: Not Certified? Get Certified!
Caltrans recognizes four (4) certifications: Small Business (S.B.), Small Business for the purpose of Public Works (SB-PW), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE). Check out the information below to see if you are eligible to apply!
S.B. and SB-PW: 25%
Gross receipts averaging $15 million ($36 Million for SB-PW) or less annually in the prior three years OR a manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees (200 or less for SB-PW)
Independently owned and operated
The principal office is located in California, and owners are domiciled in California
Not dominant in its field of operations
DVBE: 5%
At least 51% ownership by U.S. military veterans
The veteran’s disability must be service-connected, at least 10%
Disabled veterans must be domiciled in California
Daily business operations are managed and controlled by the disabled veteran(s)
At least 51% ownership by socially & economically disadvantaged individuals (Women, African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian-Pacific, and Subcontinent Asian)
Gross receipts averaging $23.98 million or less annually in the prior three years
The personal net worth of the owner is less than $1,320,000.00 (excluding residence)
Caltrans Small Business Council for the San Diego Region was established to promote the effective implementation of federal and state requirements and assist with participation in Caltrans contracts. The Small Business Council focuses specifically on Caltrans, District 11 contracts, including San Diego and Imperial counties. We continue to provide forums in which interested small businesses can offer suggestions from their unique perspective in an advisory capacity on Caltrans’s practices and procedures.
The Council is comprised of individuals from business trade associations, Caltrans, construction industry representatives, public agency partners, and other businesses on an as-needed basis.
Are you interested in becoming a member? Apply today!
A native San Diegan with a heart to serve, Shawn Rivers contributes to the Small Business Team 4 years of experience in Caltrans Maintenance and Construction in addition to his 7+ years working in the non-profit sector. Shawn’s experience includes various interactions with individuals of the community, including veterans and families. While in the non-profit sector, Shawn was responsible for successfully placing clients in permanent housing and assisting individuals with obtaining employment while providing continuous support services to the community. He believes in taking a unique and tailored approach for each individual and business with hopes to extend his service to the Small Business Community.
To reach Shawn directly, schedule a 1:1 appointment, or ask general Small Business questions, you may contact Shawn here.
Hiring veterans goes beyond Caltrans contracts. The Caltrans District 11 team is proud to employ many veterans throughout San Diego & Imperial Counties. In celebration of Veterans Day, Caltrans would like to honor our own who served:
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