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DOING BUSINESS WITH CALTRANS MAJOR COMMODITIES/SUPPLIES SERVICE CONTRACTS

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Caltrans purchases a myriad of commodities. This list is This list is just a sample of the types of service contracts
encourages prospective contractors 1 to consider utilizing just a sample of the types of products purchased. For a Caltrans may advertise for. For current contracting
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), Small Businesses complete list visit: opportunities visit:
(SBs), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs), and dot.ca.gov/programs/procurement-and-contracts caleprocure.ca.gov
other businesses covered by state and federal programs as
Aggregate Material Archaeological Services
specified in the state’s solicitation.
Audio/Visual Equipment Architectural and Engineering Design
Automobiles, Automotive Supplies Automatic Gate Repair
FEDERAL PROGRAM: Caltrans is committed to an overall
Barricades Calibration of Specialized Equipment
DBE goal of 17.6 percent on its federally funded projects
Batteries Cleanup of Hazardous Chemical Spills
and applicable service contracts based upon a race-neutral Bolts Construction Projects
and race-conscious methodology. To learn more about
Cameras, Video, Digital Consulting
DBE opportunities or to find a DBE subcontractor, contact Chain Link Fence and Materials Copier Maintenance and Repair
the Caltrans Office of Civil Rights (OCR) by visiting: Changeable Message Signs Data Processing Services
dot.ca.gov/programs/civil-rights/ Computers Electronic Data Processing Consulting
Construction Supplies Elevator Repair
STATE PROGRAM: California certified SBs, including Electrical Supplies Environmental Impact Studies
Micro Businesses (MBs), and DVBEs are afforded better Fabricated Metal Equipment Maintenance and Repair
economic opportunities to compete in the state funded Fuel Equipment Rental
informal price quotation process against like businesses. Gloves Equipment Services
Using the SB/DVBE Option, Caltrans can award to the Guardrail Escrow Services
lowest responsive responsible business by soliciting Heavy Equipment Expert Witness
quotes from two certified SBs or two certified DVBEs. Industrial Supplies Field Engineering Inspection
Loaders, Graders, Tractors, and Trailers Forklift Maintenance and Repair
Janitorial Supplies Gardening and Landscaping

Minimum
Dollar Thresholds (Greater Than) Maximum Laboratory Testing Equipment Hazardous Waste Investigation
(Less Than)
Hazardous Waste Removal
Lubricants
Commodities/Goods $5,000 $250,000 Luminaries Highway Equipment – Operation and/or Rental
Office Supplies Information Technology Consulting
Service Contracts $5,000 $250,000
Paint Laboratory Services
Public Works Contracts $5,000 $314,000 Pavement Markers Mail and Courier Services
Petroleum Products Materials Sampling and Testing

BENEFITS OF STATE CERTIFICATION Photocopiers, Reproduction Equipment, and Supplies Maintenance Service and Rest Areas
Posts – Metal Guide, Metal/Wood Sign Media or Advertising Services
• Participate in solicitations exclusively for certified
Publications Native American Advisors
SB/DVBEs Rainwear Preliminary Engineering Studies
• State-funded competitive solicitation benefits: Respirators and Filters Project Management for Design and Construction
SB Preferences DVBE Incentives Signs Public Works:
DVBE Goals Prompt Payment Act Software Class A - General Engineering Contractors
Sprinklers, Sprinkler Systems Class B - General Building Contractors
To learn about becoming a California certified SB or DVBE,
Steel Class C - Specialty Contractors
visit the Department of General Services:
Tools: Automotive and Hand Class D - Contractors (Limited Specialty Classifications)
dgs.ca.gov
Water Coolers ASB - Asbestos
HAZ - Hazardous Substance Removal
Buyers and Prime Contractors can locate SB/DVBEs at:
Railroad Car Refurbishing and Repair
caleprocure.ca.gov
Soil and Foundation Investigation

1 A party to a contract, more specifically, one who contracts to do work or provide supplies to another. Surveying