California Department of Transportation

Definition of Terms

Division of Office Engineer

The Division of Office Engineer will provide information on Major Construction contracts.

Advertised Projects

Provides a listing of newly advertised major highway construction projects, projects that have already advertised, and a tentative list of projects to be advertised.

Bids Opened

Bid results for the first three bidders are posted on projects shortly after the bid opening.

Bids awarded

Caltrans awards database contains contracts awarded from 1995 to the present, and is updated weekly. It provides the dollar amount of the contract, the name and phone number of the contractor, the location, and the type of work.

Division of Procurement and Contracts

The Division of Procurement and Contracts will provide information on the following contracts: Minor Public works contracts, service contracts, Architectural and Engineering contracts and Emergency Force contracts.

Contracts

The Service Contracts office is responsible for preparing all bid documents and awarding contracts as well as assuring compliance with all legal requirements in the process.

Purchasing

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