Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking a contractor to provide facilitation services for the Caltrans Construction Mentor Protégé Program. The program aims to increase the number of companies that can successfully bid and compete in public works projects. The contractor will be responsible for providing mentorship and training to small businesses and emerging construction companies. The contract will be for a period of 36 months. Key responsibilities include: facilitating program implementation, developing program fact sheets, and identifying methods for achieving program goals. The contractor must have experience in mentor-protégé facilitation and conflict resolution.
• The program will help small businesses and emerging construction companies acquire the knowledge, skills, and relationships necessary to bid and successfully complete Caltrans public works transportation improvement construction projects.
• The contractor will provide facilitation services to the Caltrans Construction Mentor Protégé Programs statewide in each of the 12 Caltrans districts.
• The contractor must have a bachelor's degree in business, science, or other engineering-related college degree and at least five years of experience in mentor-protégé facilitation and conflict resolution.
• The contractor must submit resumes of key personnel and experience letters for the project manager.
• The contractor must submit a minimum of five letters of endorsement from contractors who meet the minimum qualifications of a mentor.