PTAC WORKSHOP - CONTRACTING WITH THE GOVERNMENT (SAN RAFAEL)

Learn how to get certified, connect with other contractors, find, bid on, and win local, state, and federal government contracts.Last year the State of California spent more than $10 billion on goods and services, including more than $3 billion with small businesses. The federal government spent more than $500 billion. Government agencies buy everything from construction and fencing to marketing and pest control services. They even buy goats for grazing! Join this workshop to learn how to: Find, bid on and win government contracts Navigate Cal eProcure Easily get certified as a Small Business or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SB/DVBE) Market your business to government agencies Advertise to prime contractors Receive free procurement assistance from Norcal PTAC and the Caltrans DBE Support Program There will also be presentations by state SB/DVBE advocates on doing business with their specific agencies and the opportunity to network with them. Confirmed advocates so far: CA Public Utilities Commission, CA Highway Patrol, CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Sponsored by CA Dept of General Services & co-hosted by Marin SBDC and the Marin Builders Association