BUSINESS CONNECTIONS MODULE

 This Modules’ Course 1 and 2 are designed to provide attendees with first hand strategies to effectively market their firm’s capabilities to Prime Contractors bidding on Caltrans Capital Construction Projects and other Public Works Projects.  Course 1 and 2 also provides attendees an opportunity to meet with a panel of Prime Contractors who have successfully bid and performed on Caltrans work.  The panel members are prepared to review in depth what they expect from subcontractors from the pre-bid stage to actual project execution and closeout.  Don’t miss this opportunity to meet and learn directly from these Prime Contractors about what it will take to be successful in the bidding process. 

 The format of Course 3 will provide attendees an opportunity to effectively navigate the Caltrans website to identify upcoming contracting opportunities, Project and Bidding Specifications and associated Bid Conferences and Job-Walk Dates.  These dates and small businesses attendance are essential to maximizing small businesses exposure to Planholders (Prime Contractors who have secured the plans and are likely to bid on that specific Project) and to network and present your bid qualifications directly to potential Primes.

Course 1:    Focus on Construction (Panel Discussion)  Sign up here:

 Attendees will learn first-hand from a panel of Prime Contractors on what it takes to win a bid and what they expect from their subcontractors at every phase of a contract, including:  

 ·         Bid/Pre-Award Phase (bonds, insurance, certifications, bids, etc…);  

 ·         Post-Award Phase (scheduling, cost controls, materials, extra work/change orders); and  

 ·         Project Closeout (prompt payment, invoicing, on-going compliance requirements, Certified Payroll Records and Related Requirements).  

 Course 1 will be offered from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm August 18 at the Prosperity Center , 520 E. St., Eureka and

Course 2:    Focus on Construction (Panel Discussion continued)  Sign up here:

 Attendees will understand what the Prime Contractors consider to be barriers to entry or “deal-breakers” in doing business with non-responsive subcontractors.  Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of the panel from the bidding stage to project closeout.  Topics covered include:  

 ·         Barriers to entry,  

 ·         “Deal-Breakers”, and  

 ·         Questions and Answers Opportunity  

•  Bid/Pre-Award Phase to Project Closeout  

 Course 2 will be offered from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm August 18 at the Prosperity Center , 520 E. St., Eureka

 

 Course 3:    Navigating the Caltrans Procurement Website      Sign up here:

 Course 3 will provide attendees a step-by-step learning opportunity on how to     effectively navigate the Caltrans website to identify upcoming contracting opportunities, Project and Bidding Specifications and associated Bid Conferences and Job-Walk Dates as well as provide a summary of future Construction Projects to be advertised for bid in your local Caltrans District (to be presented by a Caltrans Representative or the CCCP Technical Counselor).  Topics covered include:  

 ·         Navigating the Caltrans Website;  

 ·         How to identify upcoming contracting opportunities;  

 ·         Locating Bidding Specifications and information on associated Bid Conferences and Job-Walk dates; and  

 ·         Upcoming Construction Projects to be advertised in your local Caltrans District.  

 Course 3 will be offered from 9:00 am to noon on August 19 at the College of the Redwoods Downtown Eureka site