VTA’s Business Diversity Programs include the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for federally funded projects; the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program for state funded projects; and the Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise (DVBE) and the Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Business Enterprise (LGBT) programs for locally funded projects.
Through these diversity programs VTA assists certified businesses seeking construction, purchasing and professional services contracts.
obdp@vta.org
(408) 321-5962
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
It is the policy of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to ensure that Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) as defined in federal regulations at 49 CFR part 26 have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed with federal funds.
- DBE Booklet
- DBE Policy
- Apply for certification as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) with VTA (online)
- Search for DBEs
- DBE Certification FAQs
- Roster of DBE Certifying Agencies
- 49 CFR Part 26 (hosted by the U.S. Government Publishing Office)
Assistance in Filling out a DBE Application
- Norcal PTAC helps with bids, proposals, workshops and webinars.
info@norcalptac.org
www.norcalptac.org
(707) 826-3916
- DBE certification webinar, presented by the certifying agency members of the California Unified Certification Program (CUCP)
Small Business Enterprise Program
It is the policy of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to ensure that Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) as defined in federal regulations at 13 CFR part 121 have the opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed with state/local funds.
- Small Business Enterprise Program Policy/Plan
- Small Business Enterprise Booklet
- Apply for certification as a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) with VTA (online)
- Table of Small Business Size Standards, to determine if your business meets small business standards
Search for SBEs
VTA has reciprocity with Department of General Services. Search the Department of General Services' SB/DVBE database, or search the VTA database.
Minority, Women, Disabled Veterans and LGBT Business Enterprise Program
VTA adopted the Business Diversity Program to increase participation of minority, women, disabled veterans and LGBT businesses in locally funded contracts and subcontracts and to ensure that these businesses are afforded an equitable opportunity to compete in public contracting. It is the policy of the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority to have non-discrimination in contracting.
Resources
- Upcoming Contracts as of July 2022
- Register as a vendor at VTA
- B2Gnow - SBE and DBE Online Utilization Reporting
- Helpful Tips for DBE, SBE and MWBE Firms
- US Small Business Administration
- List of Minority Banks
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code search
- For a list of Community Based Organizations VTA works with, please contact Office of Business Diversity Programs at (408) 321-5962 or obdp@vta.org for more information.
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VTA’s Public Participation Meetings for FTA Triennial and Bay Area Rapid Transit Silicon Valley Phase II Program Goal 2023-2025
Joint Public Participation Meeting (5 Agencies): June 7, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
- Joint Public Participation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: BOC060722) | Registration List | 30 Day Comment Card
Public Participation Meeting: Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 10:00 a.m.
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Public Participation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: ppm426) | Registration List
Public Participation Meeting: Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:30 a.m.
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Consultation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: con411) | Attendee List
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Public Participation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: ppm411) | Registration List
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Mentor Protégé Workshops
- Mentor Protégé Workshop Video Recordings
- MP #01 Workshop Video Recording - Talent Acquisition (4/8/21)
- MP #02 Workshop Video Recording - Digital Delivery (5/13/21)
- MP #03 Workshop Video Recording - Keys to Growing Your Business (6/10/21)
- MP #04 Workshop Video Recording - Business Development (7/8/21)
- MP #05 Workshop Video Recording - The Business of Construction Pitfalls & Profits (8/12/21)
- MP #06 Workshop Video Recording - How Small Firms Integrate with Mega Projects (9/9/21)
- MP #07 Workshop Video Recording - The Impact of Climate Change (11/14/21)
- MP #09 Workshop Video Recording - Best Quality Management Practices (12/9/21)
- MP #10 Workshop Video Recording - Business Development in a Hybrid Environment (3/10/22)
- MP #11 Workshop Video Recording - Doing Business with VTA - Conflict of Interest Evaluation Process (4/14/22)
- MP #12 Workshop Video Recording - Federal Transportation Administration - Expedited Project Delivery Program (5/12/22)
- MP #13 Workshop Video Recording - Tales from the Trenches - Managing SOW Risk (7/14/22)
- MP #14 Workshop Video Recording - California High Speed Rail Program Update and Opportunities (8/11/22)
- Mentor Protégé Workshop PowerPoint Presentations
- MP #01 Workshop PPT - Talent Acquisition (4/8/21)
- MP #02 Workshop PPT - Digital Delivery (5/13/21)
- MP #03 Workshop PPT - Keys To Growing Your Business (6/10/21)
- MP #04 Workshop PPT - Business Development (7/8/21)
- MP #05 Workshop PPT - The Business of Construction - Pitfalls & Profits (8/12/21)
- MP #06 Workshop PPT - How Small Firms Integrate with Mega Projects (9/9/21)
- MP #07 Workshop PPT - Impact of Climate Change (10/14/21)
- MP #08 Workshop PPT - WSP Webinar Latest from Washington (11/18/21)
- MP #08 Workshop White Paper - Federal Infrastructure Funding (11/18/21)
- MP #09 Workshop PPT - Best Quality Management Practices (12/9/21)
- MP #10 Workshop PPT - Business Development in a Hybrid Environment (3/10/22)
- MP #11 Workshop PPT - Doing Business with VTA - Conflict of Interest Evaluation Process (4/14/22)
- MP #12 Workshop PPT - FTA Expedited Project Delivery Program (5/12/22)
- MP #13 Workshop PPT - Tales from the Trenches Managing SOW Risk Proposal to Project Completion (7/14/22)
- MP #14 Workshop PPT - California High Speed Rail Program and Future Opportunities (8/11/22)
- Mentor Protégé Workshop Video Recordings
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Meet the Primes BSV PH II – September 22, 2021
Small and Disadvantaged Enterprise Compliance Reporting System
Complete an online application, manage your certifications and monitor changes to your profile.