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
Show 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 Program
- 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
Show 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
- 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.
Show Events
Show USDOT DBE Interim Final Rule Key Compliance Changes and Internal Q&A Session – October 28, 2025
Show 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
Scopes of Work Include:
- Landscaping, trash removal and disposal
- Clear and grub
- Fence repair
- Painting over graffiti
Properties Involved:
- Greene (East Portal)
- Monarch/SCS (28th St)
- Goodlife (13th St)
- Goldrock (3rd St)
- Chase/Gross Holmes (between Market & 1st)
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: For more contracting opportunities or to join the bidder's list, click here.
Show Bart to Silicon Valley Trucking Mentoring Series - September 17 and November 14, 2024
Knowing what regulations apply to you and how to comply is critical to trucking on CP2 and other public works projects.
Show Silicon Valley Transit Consultants (SVTC) Workshops
- SVTC Workshop Video Recordings
- #01 Workshop Video Recording - Talent Acquisition (4/8/21)
- #02 Workshop Video Recording - Digital Delivery (5/13/21)
- #03 Workshop Video Recording - Keys to Growing Your Business (6/10/21)
- #04 Workshop Video Recording - Business Development (7/8/21)
- #05 Workshop Video Recording - The Business of Construction Pitfalls & Profits (8/12/21)
- #06 Workshop Video Recording - How Small Firms Integrate with Mega Projects (9/9/21)
- #07 Workshop Video Recording - The Impact of Climate Change (11/14/21)
- #09 Workshop Video Recording - Best Quality Management Practices (12/9/21)
- #10 Workshop Video Recording - Business Development in a Hybrid Environment (3/10/22)
- #11 Workshop Video Recording - Doing Business with VTA - Conflict of Interest Evaluation Process (4/14/22)
- #12 Workshop Video Recording - Federal Transportation Administration - Expedited Project Delivery Program (5/12/22)
- #13 Workshop Video Recording - Tales from the Trenches - Managing SOW Risk (7/14/22)
- #14 Workshop Video Recording - California High Speed Rail Program Update and Opportunities (8/11/22)
- #15 Workshop Video Recording – Alternative Delivery Progressive Design Build (10/20/22)
- #16 Workshop Video Recording - Tips & Tricks for Communication with Owners and Contractors (4/26/23)
- #17 Workshop Video Recording - Digital Delivery (9/14/23)
- #18 Workshop Video Recording - Intro to Envision (10/19/23)
- SVTC Workshop PowerPoint Presentations
- #01 Workshop PPT - Talent Acquisition (4/8/21)
- #02 Workshop PPT - Digital Delivery (5/13/21)
- #03 Workshop PPT - Keys To Growing Your Business (6/10/21)
- #04 Workshop PPT - Business Development (7/8/21)
- #05 Workshop PPT - The Business of Construction - Pitfalls & Profits (8/12/21)
- #06 Workshop PPT - How Small Firms Integrate with Mega Projects (9/9/21)
- #07 Workshop PPT - Impact of Climate Change (10/14/21)
- #08 Workshop PPT - WSP Webinar Latest from Washington (11/18/21)
- #08 Workshop White Paper - Federal Infrastructure Funding (11/18/21)
- #09 Workshop PPT - Best Quality Management Practices (12/9/21)
- #10 Workshop PPT - Business Development in a Hybrid Environment (3/10/22)
- #11 Workshop PPT - Doing Business with VTA - Conflict of Interest Evaluation Process (4/14/22)
- #12 Workshop PPT - FTA Expedited Project Delivery Program (5/12/22)
- #13 Workshop PPT - Tales from the Trenches Managing SOW Risk Proposal to Project Completion (7/14/22)
- #14 Workshop PPT - California High Speed Rail Program and Future Opportunities (8/11/22)
- #15 Workshop PPT - Alternative Delivery Progressive Design Build (10/20/22)
- #16 Workshop PPT - Tips & Tricks for Communication with Owners and Contractors (4/26/23)
- #17 Workshop PPT - Digital Delivery (9/14/23)
- #18 Workshop PPT - Intro to Envision Presentation (10/19/23)
Show Resources
- Upcoming Contracts as of June 2025
- B2Gnow - SBE and DBE Online Utilization Reporting
- Monthly Compliance Audit Reporting Training in B2GNow Recording
- Helpful Tips for DBE and SBE Firms
- List of Minority Banks
- Net 15 Policy
- North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code search
- Register as a vendor at VTA
- US Small Business Administration
- 2017 Disparity Study
- For a list of Community Based Organizations VTA works with, please get in touch with Office of Business Development Programs at (408) 321-5962 or obdp@vta.org for more information.
Show OBDP Staff
Remi Awosanya - Compliance Manager
- 408-321-5981 - remi.awosanya@vta.org
Vishal Jha - Sr. SBE/DBE Program Analyst (BART Phase II)
- 408-321-5889 - vishal.jha@vta.org
Anne Baltao - OBDP Management Analyst
- 408-321-5988 - anne.baltao@vta.org
Jennifer Mena - OBDP Management Analyst
- 408-321-5876 - jennifer.mena@vta.org
Amanuel Teweldu - OBDP Program Analyst
- 408-321-5984 - amanuel.teweldu@vta.org
Landon Medina - OBDP Program Analyst
- 408-321-5887 - landon.medina@vta.org
Nassif Basma - Office Specialist II
- 408-321-7506 - nassif.basma@vta.org
Small and Disadvantaged Enterprise Compliance Reporting System
Complete an online application & manage your certifications and monitor changes to your profile.