Caltrans Office Engineer


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Public Notice

Attention contractors:

New DVBE Requirements Effective With March 21, 2011 Advertisements
The Department of Transportation will soon implement new DVBE goal setting procedures on its non-federal aid construction contracts over $250,000.
Effective March 21, 2011, state funded contracts advertised will have the following DVBE goals:

  • $1 million and under 5% DVBE goals.
  • $1 million and $5 million 3% DVBE goals.
  • Over $5 million No goals. DVBE incentive provisions apply.
Bidders are reminded that good faith efforts do not apply to these contracts.
Bidders are cautioned to use certified DVBE firms performing commercially-usefull functions on the contract in order to receive credit towards the DVBE goals or incentives.
Each contract advertisement, Notice to Bidders and Special Provisions contain the DVBE requirements.
If you have any questions about the DVBE goals, please submit a bidder's inquiry.

New! (Feb 2011) If you'd like to pull back your submitted bid to make corrections, make sure you fill out the latest signature card and fax it in to the bidder's exchange. We also have a new release of bid documents form to keep with your bid runner in the event that you need to revise a bid. Both files are available on our Contractor Info Table, under the Bid Opening column.

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Plans, Specs, etc.:
 Project Document Distribution Site Homepage

Enter this site to search for, view, download and print roadway projects that are in advertised and active status.

Caltrans > Engineering > Office Engineer > About

About the Office of Office Engineer

The Office of Office Engineer is comprised of the following:

  • Project Scheduling and Support
  • Plans, Specifications, and Estimates
  • Contract Awards and Services
  • Construction Contract Standards
  • Electronic Bidding Project

These five offices combine their efforts to prepare and award Minor A, Major Construction Contracts, and contracts for the Maintenance Program.