Caltrain and SamTrans are committed to the participation of Small Business Enterprises (SBEs) in contracting opportunities. To contact us about SBE related questions, please email: compliance@samtrans.com.
SBE Policies
Caltrain and SamTrans are committed to assisting small businesses’ participation in Caltrain and SamTrans contracts.
CUPCAA set-asides: SamTrans sets aside small construction contracts under $60,000 for small businesses where SBEs are available to complete given projects.
SBE Preference: Caltrain and SamTrans have the option to apply, where appropriate, an SBE preference to contract solicitations.
SBE Certification and Search for SBEs: Caltrain and SamTrans will recognize the SBE certifications listed below. Other certifications may be accepted if submitted through the bidding process Q&A.
- SBA 8(a) by the Small Business Administration provided that a firm’s average annual gross receipts do not exceed the cap of $31.84 million. SBA SBE Search.
- California Department of General Services (DGS) certifications including SB, SB-PW, and Micro DGS SBE Search.
- SBE certifications by the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District. BART SBE Search
- SBE certification by the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority. VTA SBE Search.
- SBE certification from LA Metro. LA Metro SBE Search.
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