#3: Estimating & Bidding: Best Practices Click here to register. In Part 3 of the series, Mr. Duarte expands on key issues and problems often encountered during the bidding process. A sample bid will be examined and explained.  Some best practices and bidding strategy will be explained how it is used by the “pro’s”. Bid […]

#4: Managing your Public Works Project Click here to register. In Part 4 of Mr. Duarte’s series, the final session will answer the question, “OK, I got the bid, Now What?”   After submitting a winning bid and being awarded a prime or subcontract, there is a standard sequence of events and tasks that will […]

Are you thinking of going out on your own, but not sure if you’re ready yet? What do you need to know and do first? How do you test your idea against reality? What should your support team look like? When do you decide to go ahead? Click here for more information.

Last year the state of California spent more than $10 billion on goods and services, including more than $2 billion with small businesses. State agencies buy everything from construction and fencing to marketing and pest control services. They even buy goats for grazing. Don't miss out on this webinar for businesses new to state contracting […]

PRESENTATION: Overview of the U.S. Department of Transportation DBE Program, 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, Subparts D and E, Certification Standards and Procedures Instructions for completing the DBE Certification Application Documents required for submittal Certification and on-site review process during COVID-19 BENEFITS OF DBE CERTIFICATION: Increased opportunities to participate in federally-funded/assisted projects. Accessible […]

Take the first steps to government marketplace success with local, state and federal agencies. Join us to learn how to find, bid on, and win government contracts #1: Doing Business with Caltrans Under $10K Does your business accept visa as a payment method when selling your goods or services? Find out how Caltrans procures goods and […]

This training is designed for businesses who have a created a BusinessFacebook page and want to gain a better understanding of how to leverage the various features, settings, and advertising opportunities available on this social media platform. The trainer will provide a general overview of the many features of Facebook, discuss how to draft a […]

In this webinar, OSDS staff will discuss how small businesses and businesses owned by disabled veterans can apply for certification to become privileged sellers in contracting with departments and agencies of the State of California. Topics will include: How the government buys goods and services SBA’s role in government contracting How to define your products […]

One of the first steps to government marketplace success is knowing where to find opportunities. In this webinar, we will look at the different sites for locating contracting opportunities and how to search those sites to find opportunity matches. Federal agencies post solicitations to Beta.SAM and California agencies post opportunities to Cal eProcure but navigating […]