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March 9, 2021

NEW CUCP Online Certification System

On March 8, 2021, the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP) announced the new California Unified Certification Program Certification Application System: https://caltrans.dbesystem.com. The CUCP certification application system […]
March 4, 2021

Caltrans 2021 Statewide DBE Summit

Caltrans is hosting a webinar on March 30, from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. This webinar will provide information to public works subcontractors, contractors, suppliers and consultants […]
February 11, 2021

New Online Dashboard Shows Diversity of High-Speed Rail Small Businesses Program

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has launched a new online dashboard that tracks Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), which include women- and minority-owned small businesses participating […]
February 4, 2021

Office of Civil Rights Survey for Small, Disadvantaged or Disabled Veteran Businesses

The Caltrans Office of Civil Rights issued a survey for Small, Disadvantaged or Disabled Veteran Businesses to learn about obstacles and barriers these businesses face in […]
February 3, 2021

New Caltrans Exhibit 9-F Due Monthly

The Caltrans Division of Local Assistance released the 2021 Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) on January 4, 2021. In addition to numerous minor revisions, the LAPM […]
January 27, 2021

DBE CUF Consequences

Connecticut Contractor Agrees To Pay $3.2 Million To Resolve Criminal and Civil Investigation On January 8, 2021, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut […]
December 14, 2020

DBE Gross Receipts Increased to $26.9M

The US Department of Transportation issued a ruling today that increases the DBE size standard to $26.29M, effective January 13, 2021, for FTA and FHWA funded […]
November 26, 2020

Updated DBE & ACDBE Program Guidance During COVID-19

The US Department of Transportation released guidance documents addressing DBE and ACDBE program requirements during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on March 24, 2020 and April […]
October 2, 2020

Navigating DBE & LC Interviews During a Pandemic

The GCAP team recently conducted an internal interview discussing jobsite interviews during COVID-19. The past year has posed many challenges but our team has remained flexible […]
September 25, 2020

Certification Extensions Issued by CA Office of Small and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services

On September 25, 2020 the State of California Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services issued extensions for SB and DVBE certifications.
September 18, 2020

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) Title VI Requirements Change

Effective immediately, all local agencies are required to insert the clause from Appendix E of the Title VI Assurance in each federal-aid contract. There is a […]
September 16, 2020

The Ins and Outs of Certifications

Navigating the world of certifications can be very daunting. If you’re interested in learning more about this topic, please click here to check out our latest […]
September 15, 2020

Caltrans Division of Local Assistance (DLA) DBE Procedure Updates

On September 4, 2020 the DLA office issued Office Bulletin 20-04 to provide several updates to DBE procedures for LAPM Chapter 9 and related exhibits. Click […]
September 3, 2020

Wisconsin Accountant Sentenced in Disadvantaged Business Fraud Scheme

On August 19, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin sentenced Mark F. Spindler to 3 months’ incarceration, 36 months’ supervised release, […]
August 17, 2020

American DBE Magazine Summer 2020 Edition

The Summer 2020 edition of American DBE magazine includes a variety of articles related to the implementation and administration of the DBE program and includes best […]
December 10, 2016

WASHTO Civil Rights Training Symposium

2017 WASHTO Civil Rights Training Symposium February 20 – 23, 2017 San Diego, CA The Western Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) invites you […]
October 18, 2016

US DOT DBE SUMMIT 10/26/16

  To register for the event, click here.
October 1, 2016

DBE Advantage- Caltrans DBE Supportive Services

DBE Supportive Services are designed to provide guidance and support to increase highway construction and professional service DBE firm participation in federally funded projects through: Training Technical […]
September 23, 2016

U.S. DOT Official DBE Program Q&A: Indian Tribes and Alaska Native Corporations

Must Unified Certification Program (UCP) recipients that are certifying agencies accept for DBE certification firms owned by an Alaska Native Corporation’s (ANC) that have self-certified as […]
September 20, 2016

Caltrans DBE Contract Goal Setting

One aspect of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program that we receive inquiries about is contract goal setting. To help understand the task better, we’ve put […]
September 1, 2016

CALTRANS OVERALL DBE GOAL & METHODOLOGY and WAIVER REQUEST PUBLIC MEETINGS

WHAT IS CALTRANS’ OVERALL DBE GOAL & METHODOLOGY? Addresses potential discrimination against DBE firms in the award and administration of Federal Highway Administration-funded projects through the […]
August 15, 2016

CEO Of Steel Contractor On World Trade Center Site Convicted At Trial Of Fraud In Connection With Program Designed To Encourage Participation Of Minority And Women-Owned Businesses

CEO Of Steel Contractor On World Trade Center Site Convicted At Trial Of Fraud In Connection With Program Designed To Encourage Participation Of Minority And Women-Owned […]
July 13, 2016

LA Small Business Academy

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the Department of Public Works (DPW) of the City of Los Angeles, the Port of Los Angeles […]
July 8, 2016

LABAVN Small Business Academy Application

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), the Department of Public Works (DPW) of the City of Los Angeles, the Port of Los Angeles […]
June 19, 2016

Caltrans District 11 DBE Certification Workshop in San Diego

June 23, 2016Thursday   9:00 AM Caltrans District Office 4050 Taylor Street CALTRANS DISTRICT 11 DBE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Caltrans District 11 and the Office of Business […]
June 4, 2016

CA CONTRACTOR SETTLES DBE FRAUD CASE FOR $5.4M

The Times of San Diego reported: A San Diego-based construction company has paid $5.4 million to resolve allegations that it fraudulently billed the federal government for […]
May 31, 2016

Caltrans District 11 DBE Certification Workshop in San Diego

June 23, 2016Thursday   9:00 AM Caltrans District Office 4050 Taylor Street San Diego, California 92110 CALTRANS DISTRICT 11 DBE CERTIFICATION WORKSHOP Caltrans District 11 and […]
May 30, 2016

Free Workshop: DBE Certification in San Bernardino

FREE WORKSHOP: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE CERTIFICATION June 21, 2016Tuesday  12:30 PM Caltrans District 8 Office 464 West 4th Street San Bernardino, California 92401 Increase Your Business […]
May 12, 2016

FTA DBE Reporting Module

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Reporting Module How individuals with the TEAM Civil Rights and DBE Reporter roles work in TrAMS. View the PowerPoint Presentation from the March […]
April 30, 2016

DBE Program Regulations: Race-Neutral Measures

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]
April 15, 2016

U.S. DOT Official DBE Program Q&A: Prompt Payment and Retainage

What must recipients do to ensure compliance with the requirement that subcontractors (which includes subconsultants) must be promptly paid for work performed on a U.S. Department […]
March 31, 2016

FTA Recipient Reporting Requirements

Recipient Reporting Requirements – Tasks Launch for FFR, MPR, and DBE Reports   This is a friendly reminder that on Friday, April 1 TrAMS will launch […]
February 26, 2016

FTA’s 2016 Certifications and Assurances

FTA’s 2016 Certifications and Assurances have been loaded into TrAMS, so your recipient organization may now review and PIN its FY 2016 Certifications and Assurances (C&As) […]
February 17, 2016

FTA TrAMS Training Sessions

Full Slate of TrAMS Training Sessions Now Open Following the launch of the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) to award and manage federal funding, FTA is […]
February 11, 2016

U.S. DOT Official DBE Program Q&A: Reporting Requirements

GUIDANCE ON COMPLETING THE ONGOING PAYMENTS PORTION OF THE UNIFORM REPORT OF DBE COMMITMENTS/AWARDS AND PAYMENTS Section C of the Uniform Report is designed to capture information […]
February 11, 2016

FTA to Launch New Grants Management Platform

Attention Grantees! FTA to Launch New Grants Management Platform February 16 Next week, FTA will unveil the Transit Award Management System (TrAMS) to award and manage […]
February 9, 2016

DBE Program Regulations: Confidentiality of Information

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]
February 7, 2016

Caltrans District 7 Hosts – Free Workshop on DBE Certification

Date & Time Thu, March 3, 2016 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST 100 South Main Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 Caltrans District 7 invites you […]
January 4, 2016

Cal eProcure Now Live

California’s New Online Marketplace Now Live Cal eProcure, the state’s new online marketplace, is now live and open for business. Starting today, new bid opportunities will […]
December 9, 2015

Cal eProcure is OPEN

California’s new online marketplace is open for business! Dear state of California vendors and customers, The state of California is pleased to announce that the Cal […]
November 30, 2015

DBE Semi-Annual Reports DUE 12/1/2015

If you are responsible for submitting DBE semi-annual reports to FTA, please take note. Today, November 30, 2015, TEAM-Web will be closed in preparation for the new […]
November 24, 2015

John Wayne Airport Launches DBE Disparity Study

John Wayne Airport, Orange County (JWA) is conducting a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Disparity Study that will examine the procurement of services and products, subcontracting participation […]
November 20, 2015

DBE Program Regulations: Counting Regular Dealers

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]
November 13, 2015

DBE Program Regulations: Counting Joint Checks

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]
November 10, 2015

Are you ready for Cal eProcure?

Dear state of California vendors and customers, Only a few short weeks remain until the December 9 launch of Cal eProcure, the state’s new online portal […]
November 6, 2015

DBE Program Regulations: Counting DBE Participation

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]
November 5, 2015

Caltrans Prime Contractor Training

Caltrans’ Office of Business and Economic Opportunity will be holding a training session for prime contractors who bid Caltrans construction contracts on Thursday, December 3, 2015, […]
November 3, 2015

USDOT Business Leadership Series Webinars

Women in Business: Superwomen  Thursday, November 5, 2015 | 2-3 pm EDT Featured Speaker:Sonu Ratra, President and Co-Founder, Akraya, Inc.In the staffing industry, Sonu is recognized as […]
November 1, 2015

Caltrans Continues Review of DBE Contract Goal-Setting & GFE

As many of you are aware, Office Bulletin 14-06: Review of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Contract Goals and Good Faith Efforts Pilot Study was originally […]
October 25, 2015

American DBE Magazine- Fall 2015

The latest edition of American DBE Magazine has been released. View the magazine online here.
October 23, 2015

DBE Program Regulations: Recovery Act

DOT has released Official FAQs on DBE Program Regulations. These questions and answers provide guidance and information for compliance with the provisions under 49 CFR part 26. […]