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Events & Workshops

21 Oct
Vendor Training & Workshop: How to Respond to a Request for Proposal (RFP)
San Jose, CA 95134
21 Oct
2019 Northern California Elite SDVOB (VETERANS ON THE MOVE)
San Ramon, CA, 94583
23 Oct
North Region Meet the Primes Construction - Caltrans
Redding, CA 96003
24 Oct
Caltrans' North Region Meet the Primes - Architectural & Engineering (A&E)
Redding, CA. 96003
05 Nov
Contracting with California State Government
San Rafael, CA 94903
06 Nov
Selling to the Government: Sources Sought Opportunities
San Francisco, CA 94103
02 Dec
County of Santa Clara Business Diversity Fair
San Jose, CA 95110

News & Announcements

10/01/2019

Past Performance Issues – How Can I Win at This?

The Contract Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and other government evaluation systems are known to be difficult and full of issues.  One bad failure can keep a contractor from getting... more
09/30/2019

Change Orders on Public Works Construction Contracts

Last month we looked at the Progress Payments process required for California public works construction.  This month the discussion is about Change Orders and the logistics of getting paid for extra... more
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