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April 9, 2021
The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 instituted a requirement for recipients to report covered prompt payment complaints to the FAA Office of Civil Rights. The FAA […]
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March 9, 2021
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 […]
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March 4, 2021
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 […]
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February 11, 2021
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 […]
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February 4, 2021
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 […]
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February 3, 2021
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 […]
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January 27, 2021
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 […]
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December 14, 2020
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 […]
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November 26, 2020
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 […]
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October 2, 2020
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 […]
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September 25, 2020
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.
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September 18, 2020
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 […]
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September 16, 2020
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 […]
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September 15, 2020
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 […]
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September 3, 2020
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, […]
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December 22, 2016
Tell us how we’re doing! Your feedback is critical in providing an effective DBE Supportive Services program. For more information about the program, please visit the […]
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December 10, 2016
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 […]
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October 18, 2016
October 1, 2016
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 […]
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September 23, 2016
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 […]
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September 20, 2016
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 […]
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September 1, 2016
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 […]
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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 […]
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July 13, 2016
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 […]
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July 8, 2016
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 […]
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June 19, 2016
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 […]
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June 4, 2016
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 […]
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May 31, 2016
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 […]
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May 30, 2016
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 […]
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May 12, 2016
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 […]
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April 30, 2016
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. […]
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April 15, 2016
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 […]
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March 31, 2016
Recipient Reporting Requirements – Tasks Launch for FFR, MPR, and DBE Reports This is a friendly reminder that on Friday, April 1 TrAMS will launch […]
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February 26, 2016
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) […]
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February 17, 2016
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 […]
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February 11, 2016
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 […]
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February 11, 2016
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 […]
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February 9, 2016
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. […]
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February 7, 2016
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 […]
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January 4, 2016
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 […]
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December 9, 2015
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 […]
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November 30, 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 […]
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November 24, 2015
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 […]
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November 20, 2015
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. […]
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November 13, 2015
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. […]
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November 10, 2015
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 […]
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November 6, 2015
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. […]
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November 5, 2015
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, […]
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November 3, 2015
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 […]
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November 1, 2015
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 […]
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October 25, 2015
The latest edition of American DBE Magazine has been released. View the magazine online here.
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