Business Development Programs

VTA’s Business Development Programs include the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for federally funded projects and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) program for state and locally funded projects.

VTA receives federal financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As a condition of this funding, VTA is required to implement a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 26.

The objective of VTA’s DBE Program is to ensure nondiscrimination in the award and administration of federally funded contracts and to provide a level playing field where DBEs can compete fairly.

Through these development programs VTA assists certified businesses seeking construction, purchasing and professional services contracts.

obdp@vta.org
(408) 321-5962

Proposed FFY 2026-2028 DBE Goal

VTA is proposing a DBE participation goal of 12%, to be achieved through 100% race-neutral measures and 0% race-conscious measures, for all applicable contracts awarded between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2028.

Public comments on the proposed goal are encouraged and will be carefully considered prior to finalizing the submission. Please submit feedback by 5:00 PM on July 18, 2025, via email to obdp@vta.org or by phone at (408) 321-5962.

VTA Triennial DBE Goal for FFY 2026 - 2028

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.

VTA’s DBE Program Goals

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program Overall Triennial Goal and Methodology Federal Fiscal Years 2023 – 2025

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.

Public Participation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: ppm426) | Registration List

Public Participation Meeting: Monday, April 11, 2022, 11:30 a.m.

Consultation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: con411) | Attendee List
Public Participation Meeting Presentation | Recording (Password: ppm411) | Registration List

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

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.

Details

Small Business Enterprise Program Policy/Plan
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.

Events

June 2025 Events

VTA’s and the Business Outreach Committee’s (BOC) Notice of Public Participation Meeting for FTA Overall DBE Triennial Goal, FFY 2026–2028

BSVII CP2 Tunnel and Trackwork Pre-Bid Briefing - April 16, 2025

The KSTJV invites Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) businesses to explore opportunities for the BSVII CP2 Tunnel and Trackwork project. Join us for an online Pre-Bid Briefing to learn about the scopes of work, bid submittal process and to ask questions.

Date: April 16, 2025

Time: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. PDT

Location: Online (Zoom)

Bids Due: April 22, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PDT