Calmentor Program

Calmentor Program - District North Region (1,2,3)

Upcoming Events
Registration can be found in the "Events" link below
Meet the Primes - Wednesday June 11, 2025. In-PERSON District 3 office - Check back for more information

Caltrans North Region Consultant Services Unit (CSU) has implemented an Architectural & Engineering (A&E) mentor-protégé program, also known as “Calmentor". By partnering with the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC), the Calmentor Program promotes partnership with the private consulting industry. The Calmentor Program is consistent with the Governor’s Executive Order No. S-11-06 to encourage new businesses, grow existing businesses, and promote small and emerging business contracting with the State of California. Calmentor supports the participation of certified Small Business Enterprise (SBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises (DVBE) firms in the North Region. Voluntary participation in the program is through acceptance and screening of completed applications from mentors and protégés.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Calmentor Program is to increase the pool of small firms participating in transportation projects by providing them opportunities to network and partner with larger, established firms.

Goals and Objectives

• Establish a mentoring Program that pairs small firms with larger, established firms in the same field of expertise
• Enhance the growth potential of small firms
• Ensure that both small and large firms have equal opportunities to participate in transportation projects
• Establish a clear, accessible entry point for small firms that want to do business with Caltrans or other public agencies
• Develop business relationships that foster new opportunities for both large and small firms
• Encourage small firms to obtain certification from appropriate agencies
• Increase the pool of small businesses

Ways to connect

• Events
• Applications and Forms
• Participants
• North Region Steering Committee
• Meeting Minutes

Helpful Links

• Look Ahead Report (D1,2,3)

Contact Us

The program is always accepting new members! If you want additional information, to submit an application, or have questions; please reach out to calmentor.northregion@dot.ca.gov Sincerely,
Ruby Xochihua, Steering Committee Chair
North Region Consultant Services unit