District 9 Small Business

Do Business with Caltrans

Caltrans is committed to increasing the economic opportunity and development of Small Businesses (SB), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) within the State of California. We are an equal opportunity employer and accept bids from all subcontractors and suppliers. This includes Minority and Women-owned businesses, Disadvantaged, Disabled Veterans and emerging Small Businesses. Caltrans is committed to the newly implemented DBE goal of 22.2%, an SB participation goal of 25% and DVBE goal of 5% on State funded contracts and procurement.

Visit the Department of General Services website for SB/DVBE program information such as:

• Certification Eligibility and Benefits
• Bid Opportunities
• SB/DVBE Firm Search
• Outreach and Networking Events

Cal eProcure & Minor B Projects

Cal eProcure is a great resource for small businesses looking to work with the State of California. Caltrans works with small businesses on its Minor B projects, which are funded by the State Highway Operation and Protection Program (SHOPP) Minor Program with a maximum capital cost of $388,000 per contract. Minor B Projects may also include emergency work within the Minor B Limit of $388K, also referred to as an emergency District Director's Order (DDO) or work higher than $388K, also known as Director's Orders (DO). 

Solicited projects can be found at https://dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts/contracts-out-for-bid with a "Minor B" indication in the project title.

Additional Links:

• Minor B Cal-eProcure
• Creating a Growing a Bonding Program
• Estimating for Construction Firms
• Estimating and Bidding: The Basics
• Estimating and Bidding: Best Practices

Upcoming Events

• Caltrans has several statewide Small Business webinars in May. To find out more, click here to see the calendar of events.

Small Business Quick Links

For small businesses interested in working with Caltrans and the State of California, more information can be found at the following links

• CSU Bakersfield - Small Business Development Center: Promotes the development, growth, and success of small businesses in Kern, Inyo, and Mono counties.
• Cal eProcure: How to sell to the State of California, find bid opportunities, and other public information.
  • California State Contracts Register List of Current Bids
  • Calendar of Upcoming Bid Openings: Explore upcoming bids for Caltrans projects from the Division of Engineering Services: Program/Project Management and Office Engineer
• Office of Civil Rights: OCR ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations.
  •  Office of Civil Rights Events Calendar (All in-person events have either been canceled or changed to virtual meetings due to ongoing COVID-19 precautions)
• Department of General Services Certification Application: Apply or re-apply for certification as a Small Business and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise.
• Small Business Administration: Fresno District Office.
• Golden State PTAC: Procurement Technical Assistance Center that helps businesses successfully compete in the Federal, State, and Local Government marketplaces.

For More Information

To inquire about doing business in District 9 or for assistance call or email:

Jessica Klemencic 
District 9 Small Business Liaison
760-874-8853
jessica.klemencic@dot.ca.gov

District Office Hours of Availability: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays.