Overview

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) is committed to small and diverse businesses playing a major role in building the historic statewide high-speed rail project. This commitment will inspire business growth, and encourage job creation and workforce development.

Objectives

The SB Program prioritizes businesses with the following approved certifications: DBE, DVBE, MB, SB, and SB-PW, by offering outreach, engagement, and supportive services that improve access to opportunities and increase competitiveness. Efforts to meet required small business participation goals include a robust outreach plan, networking with potential contractors, a Small Business newsletter and a Business Advisory Council which serves as a forum to provide essential input to the Authority that impact the small business community.

Taking Care of Small Business

The Authority has committed to several recommendations proposed by our stakeholders and by the small business community. These recommendations include prompt payment provisions in contracts and additional small business resources. In addition, the Authority has created multiple spaces for small businesses to voice ideas and concerns, including Meet the Prime events, Small Business Outreach Workshops, and the Business Advisory Council.

While the Authority is not a small business certifying agency, the Authority recognizes all small business certifications from the California Department of General Services, the California Unified Certification Program, and the U.S. Small Business Administration 8(a) Program. To learn more about how to get certified and partner with the Authority in four easy steps, visit, Get on Board.