Partnering
Caltrans and the Construction Industry are committed to making partnering the way we do business. Partnering promotes open and honest communication, trust, understanding and teamwork. The field guide is written for both Caltrans and contractor personnel working at the project level to convey Caltrans and industry commitment to partnering, to define responsibilities for partnering, and to provide tools for successful partnering.
2024 Excellence in Partnering
- 2024 Excellence in Partnering Award Application (DOCX)
- 2024 Success in Motion Award Application (DOCX)
2023 Excellence in Partnering
- 23rd Annual Caltrans Excellence in Partnering Awards Virtual Ceremony
- Ceremony Posters - 2023 (PDF)
- Ceremony Program - 2023 (PDF)
2022 Excellence in Partnering
Contacts
Partnering Forms
- CEM 5501,"Partnering Facilitator Evaluation - Kickoff" (PDF)
- CEM 5502,"Partnering Facilitator Evaluation - Closeout" (PDF)
- CEM 5500, "Partnering Facilitator Registration Form" (PDF)
- Partnering Invitation Letter Template (DOCX)
Resources/Manuals
- 2019 Partnering Facilitator Standards and Expectations (PDF)
- Field Guide to Partnering on Caltrans Construction Projects (PDF)
- Final Survey Core Goal Scores Calculation Example (PDF)
- Elevation of a Dispute Memo (DOCX)
- Partnering Facilitators Checklist (PDF)
- Why use Partnering on your Caltrans project? (PDF)