DRA Information and Candidate List
2026 DRA/DRB Training Announcement Flyer (PDF)
2026 DRA/DRB Training Announcement Flyer Alternate Format (DOCX)
Caltrans requires Dispute Resolution Advisors (DRAs) on projects with a total bid of between $3 million and $10 million. This page will provide information on DRAs. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Engineer for Construction can be reached by email at ADR.Engineer@dot.ca.gov. Information will be added to this page as it is developed.
- Dispute Resolution Advisor Candidates List
- DRA Agreement - DOTCEM 6215 (PDF)
- DRA Agreement Rate Increase - DOTCEM 6215RI (PDF) * New
- DRA Candidate Application - DOTCEM 6200 (PDF)
- DRA Candidate Application Instructions (PDF)
- DRA Traditional Dispute Meeting Timeline (PDF)
- Suggested Operating Procedures (PDF)
* Note: According to the revised 2025 and 2026 Standard Specifications, the compensated rate for DRA/DRB has increased. For projects using the revised 2025 or 2026 Standard Specifications, please use form DOTCEM 6215RI (DRA Agreement) or form DOTCEM 6216RI (DRB Agreement).
DRA - DRB Information
DRA Information and Candidate List
- Dispute Resolution Advisor Candidates List
- DRA Agreement - DOTCEM 6215 (PDF)
- DRA Agreement Rate Increase - DOTCEM 6215RI (PDF) New
- DRA Candidate Application - DOTCEM 6200 (PDF)
- DRA Candidate Application Instructions (PDF)
- DRA Traditional Dispute Meeting Timeline (PDF)
DRB Information and Candidate List
- Dispute Resolution Board Candidates List
- DRB Agreement - DOTCEM 6216 (PDF)
- DRB Agreement Rate Increase - DOTCEM 6216RI (PDF) New
- DRB Candidate Application - DOTCEM 6200 (PDF)
- DRB Candidate Application Instructions (PDF)
- DRB Traditional Dispute Meeting Timeline (PDF)
- Suggested Operating Procedures (PDF)