Civil Rights
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is dedicated to increasing the participation of Small Business (SB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) firms in both Federal and State contracting and procurement.
Caltrans’ Federal Highway Administration Program (FHWA) DBE goal for Federal Fiscal Years (FFYs) 2022-2024 is 22.2% . The goal is expected to be achieved in proportions of 18.3 % Race-Gender Conscious Measures and 3.9% Race-Gender Neutral Measures. Also, Caltrans’ Federal Transit Administration (FTA) DBE goal for FFYs 2023-2025 is 6.3%. The FTA DBE goal is expected to be achieved in proportions of 5.7% Race-Gender Conscious Measures and 0.6% Race-Gender Neutral Measures.
OCR ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations. Contact Civil Rights
Business Resources
- Caltrans Contractor Interest Registry
- Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Reports, Studies, and Publications
- District Small Business Liaisons (DSBL)
- FHWA DBE Program Plan (PDF)
- FTA DBE Program Plan (PDF)
- Senate Bill 1
- Small Business Council
Business Search
- Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Search - New Database
- Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Search - Old Database
- Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Search
- Small Business Search
- State Minority Business Enterprise/State Woman Business Enterprise Search
Calendar of Events
Caltrans Contracts
Caltrans Sub Contractor Success Stories
Certification
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Search
Disparity Study
State Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) E-Newsletter
Supportive Services and Workforce Development
Title VI Branch
- Declaración de Política de no Discriminación (Spanish)
- Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
- Non-Discrimination Policy Statement (English)
- Title VI Complaint Process
- Título VI Gestión de Quejas de Discriminación