SMALL BUSINESS & WORKFORCE RESOURCES

DBE and SB CERTIFICATION

Traylor-Granite/CPM team is working closely with Caltrans to ensure that the Mount Vernon Viaduct Project successfully meets and exceeds its small business goals by identifying and maximizing opportunities for qualified SB and DBE firms on this Project. If you are not currently certified but are interested in obtaining certification, click on these links to learn more!

• California Unified Certification Program

• Department of General Services – Get Certified!

• SAM (System for Award Management) - Register

• Caltrans Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program – Learn More!

We’ve created a handy cheat sheet that outlines the requirements for DBE and SB certification. Download it here.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

Whether it is bonding or business planning, experienced resources are available to provide support to local businesses wanting to work on this project. Some of these local partners include:

STATE + FEDERAL ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING PROGRAMS

• Caltrans District 8 Small Business Program

  • PaigeJohnson - Small Business Liaison Officer (DSBL)
    paige.Johnson@dot.ca.gov
    d8smallbusiness@dot.ca.gov
    909-251-2331

• Department of General Services, Office of Business and Acquisition Services

  • Lauren Sharon - SB/DVBE Advocate
    707 3rd Street, 2-300
    West Sacramento, CA 95605
    OBASAdvocate@dgs.ca.gov

• Riverside + San Bernardino Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC )

  • Chad Bommer
    3801 Market Street
    Riverside, CA 92501
    951-571-6475

LOCAL RESOURCES

• Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

  • 1650 Spruce Street, Suite 500
    Riverside, CA 92507
    951-781-2345

• Small Business Administration Local Resource locator: SBDC and PTAC

• California Building Trades

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES

• San Bernardino County Workforce Development Board

CAREERS AT TRAYLOR BROTHERS, INC. + GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

• Granite Construction Company

• Traylor Brothers, Inc.