Resource Center for Business

• DBE Resources
• DBE Search
• Small Business Council
• DVBE Resources
• Overview of Small Business Programs (PDF)
• Tools for Contractors (PDF)

Below you’ll find various resources and materials in order to assist you on your journey to becoming a certified firm, finding advertised contracts, working with Caltrans, and more!

You can also view the District Small Business Liaison Contact List, and find out which Liaison is located in your area and ready to help you!

Advertised Projects

• Office Engineer - Contractor’s Corner 
• Office Engineer Contacts 
• Division of Procurement and Contracts 
• Division of Procurement and Contracts - A&E Info 
• Cal e-Procure

Helpful Links

• Department of General Services: Procurement Division
• California Contractors State License Board
• California Department of Industrial Relations: Public Works Contractors

Guides, Newsletters, and FAQs

• Procurement Fair FAQ (PDF)
• Construction Mandatory Pre-Bid Guide (PDF)

Fact Sheets

• Commercially Useful Function (CUF)
• Evaluating a CUF
• FHWA Tips on Evaluating a CUF (PDF)
• FHWA Tips on Evaluating Good Faith Efforts

Handouts and Brochures

• Small Business Programs Overview Brochure (PDF)
• DBE Eligibility Handout (PDF)
• SB/DVBE Eligibility Handout (PDF)
• Databases Tutorial Handout (PDF)
• Tools for Contractors Brochure (PDF)
• DSBL Contact List