Rene Halverson
Assistant Director
1823 14th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 324-0449
FAX (916) 324-1949
TTY 711
smallbusinessadvocate
@dot.ca.gov
Alicia Sequeira
Statewide Small Business Liaison
Alicia_Sequeira@dot.ca.gov
Maria Salinas
Calmentor/Mentor-Protégé and Bonding Assistance Coordinator
Maria_Salinas@dot.ca.gov
DBE Certification Assistance
DBE_Certification@dot.ca.gov
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Business Resources
External Equal Opportunity Program
Caltrans Statewide Small Business Council
Office of Business & Economic Opportunity
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Office of Business & Economic Opportunity (OBEO) is dedicated to increasing the participation of small business (SB), disadvantaged business enterprise. (DBE), and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE) firms in both Federal and State contracting and procurement.The OBEO ensures non-discrimination in the execution of contracts and promotes positive external customer relations.
In addition, the OBEO ensures Caltrans employees’ work environment is free of discrimination and reflects the diversity of California’s workforce.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (DBE)
Federal Program
Caltrans is committed to an overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal of 12.5 percent on its federal-funded projects based upon a race-neutral and race-conscious methodology. To learn more about how the DBE goal was established and how to obtain DBE Certification, click on the links below:
Disparity Study and Goal & Methodology - FHWA APPROVED - DBE Goal & Methodology 2013
- DBE Program Change Letter to Industry Partners
- DBE Frequently Asked Questions
- California Unified Certification Program Information
- An Overview of DBE Certification
- DBE Certification Forms
- DBE Brochure
- 49 CFR Part 26 DBE Program Revisions
- 2010 DBE Business Outreach Plan (Currently being updated)
- Archived Previous DBE Goals and Methodology
Caltrans is actively pursuing SB/DVBE and DBE business participation in all projects and procurement opportunities and has developed a comprehensive small business and disadvantaged business infrastructure with representatives in the twelve Caltrans districts. Please view the attachment below for the Small Business Liaison in your area.
District Small Business Liaison Contact List
Small Business (SB)
Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE)
State Programs
Caltrans is committed to increasing the economic opportunity and development of Small Business (SB) and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) within the State of California. Caltrans is committed to an SB participation goal of 25% and DVBE goal of 5% on State funded contracts and procurement opportunities.
Visit the Department of General Services website for SB/DVBE program information such as:
- Certification Eligibility and Benefits
- Bid Opportunities
- SB/DVBE Firm Search
- Outreach and Networking Events
Caltrans is actively pursuing SB/DVBE and DBE business participation in all projects and procurement opportunities and has developed a comprehensive small business and disadvantaged business infrastructure with representatives in the twelve Caltrans districts. Please view the attachment below for the Small Business Liaison in your area.
District Small Business Liaison Contact List
Calmentor/Mentor Pairings Newsletter April, 2013 
Calmentor/Mentor Pairings Newsletter February, 2013
Definitions
Calmentor/Mentor Pairings Newsletter
Calmentor/Mentor Protégé Graduates