Small Business Program

Small Business is Big Business at Caltrans

The Caltrans District 8 Small Business office is committed to assisting Small Business (SB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms gain access to Federal and State contracting and procurement. 

Small Business (SB), Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE)

Caltrans District 8 is committed to increasing the economic opportunity and development of SB DVBEs within State contracting. Caltrans has pledged to meet or exceed a 25% SB and 5% DVBE participation goal on State funded contracts and procurement opportunities. 

Meeting the Goals

In order to help meet these goals, Caltrans District 8 hosts a number of educational and outreach events within San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.  Annual events include: Surety (Bonding) Workshop, “How To Do Business With Caltrans,” SB/DVBE Certification Workshop, Mandatory Pre Bid Meetings, Regional Small Business Council Meetings and Labor and Compliance Workshops.  It is the goal of the District Small Business Office to promote opportunities that will increase the SB and DVBE utilization in Caltrans contracting and procurement. 

Tools for Small Businesses

• Contractor’s Corner (advertised projects, bidding, awards) 
• Department of General Services eProcurement and Doing Business with the State 
• Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)
• Office of Civil Rights Outreach Calendar