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Procurement can be a daunting process. That's why we're here.

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To receive one-on-one counseling, complete our online application and a member of Norcal PTAC will follow-up with you and help you achieve your procurement goals.

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One-on-one Counseling

Get free guidance from our specialists on how to best position yourself to succeed.

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Workshops & Webinars

Learn how to successfully compete for government contracts.

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Bid Matching

Match your company's product or service with daily bid notices.

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Events & Workshops

10 Aug

Estimating & Bidding – The Basics

11 Aug

BOR California Great Basin Acquisition Services Small Business Engagement Event (SBEE)

12 Aug

Estimating & Bidding – Best Practices

17 Aug

Finding Caltrans and State Government Contracting Opportunities

19 Aug

Finding Federal Government Contracting Opportunities

26 Aug

County of Santa Clara: Request for Proposal

07 Sep

The Post-Award Orientation Conference | IDRS Acorn Project

05 Oct

Federal Government Contract Changes | IDRS Acorn Project

02 Nov

Managing Disputes in Your Federal Gov’t Contract | IDRS Acorn Project

07 Dec

Managing a Termination of Your Federal Gov’t Contract | IDRS Acorn Projec

News & Announcements

07/29/2021

Ask Ed | Contractor Organizations – to Join or Not to Join?

A Monthly Public Works Column By Ed Duarte, Construction & Public Works Specialist. After a construction company has been in business for a while, sometimes it pays to consider joining an... more

07/29/2021

6 Ways to Improve Your Past Performance Scores

Improve your Past Performance Scores By Mary Jo Juarez “Help! I’m frustrated, upset, annoyed, and don’t understand this past performance game, which I never seem to win. What is the federal... more

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