2026 North Region Contractors Bootcamp
Want to work with Caltrans this construction season?
Whether you’re new to public works or looking to sharpen your competitive edge, this free two-day virtual training is designed to help small and diverse businesses succeed in the Caltrans contracting process.
You’ll hear directly from Caltrans subject matter experts, primes, and industry professionals on how to find opportunities, submit strong bids, and meet key compliance requirements. This is a must-attend series for any firm preparing to work with Caltrans in 2026.
Webinar topics include:
- Caltrans project lookaheads and supportive services
- How to find and bid on Caltrans opportunities
- Public works contracting fundamentals
- Labor compliance and documentation best practices
This no-cost training event is hosted by

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration and the Equipment Service Center.
Registration Cost: FREE
Location: Virtual (WebEx Webinar)
Event Contact: Caltrans North Region Team
E: NR.Small.Business@dot.ca.gov
Who we are:

Norcal APEX Accelerator
Northern California APEX Accelerator is a government-funded nonprofit formed to help small businesses find, bid on, and win contracts with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.