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.
2022 Excellence in Partnering
- 2022 Excellence in Partnering Application (DOCX)
- 2022 Partnering Success in Motion Application (DOCX)
2021 Excellence in Partnering
- 21st Annual Caltrans Excellence in Partnering Awards Virtual Ceremony
- Ceremony Posters - 2021 (PDF)
- Ceremony Program - 2021 (PDF)
2020 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 for Encouraged Projects (DOCX)
- Partnering Invitation Letter Template for Required Projects (DOCX)
Resources/Manuals
- 2019 Partnering Facilitator Standards and Expectations (PDF)
- 2015 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)