Contractor Resources
If you are a small business contractor eager to boost your knowledge on topics that are key to engaging on the East San Fernando Valley LRT and other public works projects, consider attending any one or all of these workshops. Topics will be presented by industry experts and SFTC team members. Register for any one or all workshops on our events page.
2026 Schedule
MAR 25: Breaking into Construction: A Small Business Perspective
April 30: Project Safety
May 28: Labor Compliance 101
July 30: Project Labor Agreements/EEOs
September 24: TBD
OCTOBER 29: What the CUF?
2026 SBA Workshop Presentation Materials
Breaking into Construction | Small Business Perspective: Presentation Slides
Project Safety: Presentation Slides
Labor Compliance 101: Presentation Slides
Understanding the PLA and EEOs: Presentation Slides
Podcast 6.7 is the official SFTC podcast for local, small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities on the East San Fernando Valley Light Rail Transit project.
Join us for interviews with special guests, information on bidding opportunities and workshops, project updates and more!
Hosted by Wendy Bracamontes, a proud Los Angeles native with experience in the heavy/civil construction industry, and a passion for championing the cause of diverse and vibrant local businesses. Wendy is dedicated to understanding the human element within the construction industry, and serves as a catalyst for change, facilitating progress, diversity, and success. Listen here.
Small and Disadvantaged Business Certifications
If you are not currently certified, but are interested in obtaining certification, click on these links to learn more!
Pre-Qualification with LA
All bidders must include acknowledgement of pre-qualification from LACTMTA with your bid/quote.
LA Metro Project Labor Agreement & Construction Careers Policy
Metro adopted the CCP in conjunction with the PLA to encourage construction employment and training opportunities to those who reside in economically disadvantaged areas on Metro construction projects. The agreement applies to certain local (non-federally) funded and federally funded construction projects with a construction value greater than $2.5 million.
Metro Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDBP)
Contractor Development and Bonding Program eligibility is available to all small local contractors planning to bid on metro contracts and subcontracts.